Fri, February 28, 2025

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: WVTF

Tech's Innovation Campus opens its doors in Alexandria

The future is now at the Innovation Campus of Virginia Tech in Alexandria, where 500 graduate students will be researching everything from next generation wireless technology and quantum information science to robots and drones.

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: CNET

Scammers Are Using Voice Clips to Create AI Clones. Here's How to Stay Safe

Like something out of a science fiction movie, criminals are using AI to create voice clones of your family, friends and coworkers, all to scam you. In a 2023 survey, the antivirus software company McAfee found that a quarter of adults across seven countries have experienced some form of AI voice scam.

[ Fri, Feb 28th 2025 ]: MSN

Officials Tout Potential Of Innovation Campus At Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon cutting marked the first major milestone of the campus development in Alexandria's Potomac Yard. The campus seeks to expand Virginia Tech's presence in the DC region as
Sun, February 23, 2025

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: Tuko

Electrical and Electronics Engineering course requirements and universities offered

Do you dream of pursuing an ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING COURSE? Get to learn more about the requirements and universities offered in this post.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: CNET

NASA's Army of Autonomous Lunar Robots

We compare and contrast NASA's trio of CADRE lunar rovers and its IPEx excavator to examine how this army of autonomous robots could pave the way for a sustained human presence on the moon and beyond.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: manilatimes

DOST launches first science-travel show on TV

SATURDAY television viewers can look forward to a delightful blend of the country's breathtaking landscapes and insightful scientific knowledge with the launch of the first science-travel show on primetime television by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Feb.

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: MSN

A Million Nano Drones: What Could They Do?

"An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe,

[ Sun, Feb 23rd 2025 ]: businessday

Five best countries to study data science globally

The surge in reliance on data by organisations necessitates the highest demand for informed professionals in data science in the
Sat, February 22, 2025

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: ScienceAlert

Strange Metal From Beyond Our World Found in an Ancient Treasure Stash

Amidst a cache of glittering golden treasures from the Iberian Bronze Age, a pair of corroded objects might be the most precious of all.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Indiatimes

5 mysterious places on Earth that remain unexplained to this day

Some locations on Earth confound experts with phenomena and events that science cannot explain. Discover Eternal Flame Falls, the Plain of Jars, Cave

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Salon

Navigating chaos: The science of uncertainty and how to build resilience in a constant state of flux

Cognitively, some people also have a reasoning style that more quickly jumps to conclusions, Halassa said. People who are more tolerant of uncertainty have been shown in research to take more risks and decide more often to trust in others. The reverse also holds true, Halassa said.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: SpaceNews

China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

Why is a Natural Gas Turbine Company Using Solar in Its Company Name?

Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is often mistaken for a solar energy company due to its name, but it primarily manufactures industrial gas

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: NDTV

University Chancellor Arrested In Assam For 'Malpractices' In CBSE Exam

The Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Mahbabul Haque, was arrested for alleged malpractices during the ongoing CBSE examinations late on Friday.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Couriermail

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed $37m to Tasmania's salmon industry

Tasmania's salmon industry has been thrown a $37 million lifeline, in addition to new environmental laws to secure the long-term future of farming in the Aussie state.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Forbes

3 Science Challenges In 2025 That Might Surprise You

Science is valuable to society, but we will need to overcome these 3 challenges to fully maximize its potential for the nation and beyond.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Wired

Security News This Week: $1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever

Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data—and the identities of people who installed the apps.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: businessday

Top 10 universities attended by the world's richest people

…them with academic knowledge but also connected them to influential networks, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: Tagtik

In France, this new military aircraft will dominate the skies

This new device will undoubtedly contribute to the development of France's military capabilities. Thanks to a combination of thermal and electric propulsion, the aircraft's autonomy and flexibility are considerably enhanced.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: ABC

Here are all the federal agencies where workers are being fired

In the weeks since President Donald Trump has assumed office, more than 200,000 federal workers at a number of agencies have had their roles slashed.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: MSN

Science news this week: AI mind readers and an ancient Egyptian tomb

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: valleycentral

STEM hosts its 10th annual South Texas STEM Summit

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics educators tested new teaching techniques and innovations at the 10th annual STEM Summit. The event

[ Sat, Feb 22nd 2025 ]: President

Plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum

Vladimir Putin took part in a plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum, underway at the International Trade Centre in Moscow.
Fri, February 21, 2025

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: YourTango

11 Things We Were Taught As Kids That Turned Out To Be Completely Wrong

Especially coupled with enhanced technology, there are several things we were taught as kids that turned out to be completely wrong, changing our perception of everything we learned in school — from historical facts, to how we regulate our emotions, and even our solar system.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: Hoodline

Cedarwood Elementary Pioneers STEM Education with TECHie Club for Young Students

Cedarwood Elementary's TECHie Club introduces STEM skills to students with projects in coding, 3D printing, and robotics.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: ArtNews

North America's First and Only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is Slated to Open in Colorado

The museum will feature interactive exhibitions and life-sized replicas based on da Vinci's drawings and sketches.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: canton

SUNY Canton Researchers Say Lightweight Concrete Homes Could Survive Wildfires

In the wake of the devastating fires in California, an award-winning research team from SUNY Canton suggests using lightweight concrete to make homes more resilient.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: CNN

House Democrats raise 'deep alarm' over potential DOGE conflict of interest at NASA

A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by lawmakers earlier this month.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: Wired

The Ozempic Shortage Is Over

The semaglutide shortage has officially ended in the US—which means the GLP-1 drug industry is about to undergo massive changes.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: TechCrunch

The real reason why oil and gas companies are bullish on carbon capture

Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub compared using CO2 in enhanced oil recovery to fracking, the technology that sent U.S. oil and gas production skyrocketing.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: IFLScience

What Is That Horrible Sound When You Crack Your Knuckles?

One of the more bizarre study set-ups in 2015 saw a human participant lay down in an MRI machine with a contraption on their finger that meant scientists could capture the internal machinations of a knuckle crack in real-time.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: CNET

Did You Know Sun Exposure Helps You Sleep Better? Here's How It Worked for Me

A good night's sleep is essential for our health. One often overlooked factor in achieving quality sleep is exposure to sunlight in the morning. There are multiple benefits of getting sunlight first thing in the morning, such as boosting your mood and improving your quality of sleep. How? Great question. Let's get into it.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: kennesaw

Kennesaw State researcher earns American Heart Association award for innovative study on heart disease diagnostics

Kennesaw State University researcher Chen Zhao has earned the 2025 American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) for his unique research on non-invasive blood flow prediction in cardiovascular disease diagnosis.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: businessday

Here are top Nigeria's most prestigious universities in 2025 rankings

According to the Times Higher Education Rankings for 2025; the following 10 universities are Nigeria's most prestigious tertiary institutions: On the topmost list is the American University of Nigeria, renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

Fact Check: Image of armed hospital ambush is AI, not evidence of disorder in UK

An image of hooded and masked individuals carrying axes into an unidentifiable building has been claimed online to show a "migrant mob" storming a hospital in England, though two digital analyses and three human experts said the picture has evidence of artificial generation.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: WKBW

Trocaire College opens new facility for veterinary science program

Trocaire College opens new facility for veterinary science program. This new facility provides students with hands on training to become a veterinary technician

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: Forbes

Material Science With Circular Economy As The Centerpiece

To make the circular economy successful at scale, it is essential to drive efforts with science and facts rather than emotions.

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: SpaceNews

AI to power China's mission to the edges of the solar system

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: cnbctv18

India expands scope of key critical mineral classification to boost high-tech applications

The Ministry of Mines has classified barytes, felspar, mica, and quartz as major minerals, extending leases by 50 years. This allows for extraction aimed at critical minerals essential for technology,

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: NextBigFuture

A Debt Spiral and US Financial Collapse in the 2030s

If DOGE fails to cut US deficit then what is potential timeline for a U.S. economic collapse similar to the Soviet Union's (USSR), given a current national

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: Zawya

Science, Technology and Innovation on presentation of South Africa's National Astro-Tourism Strategy to Parliament

[ Fri, Feb 21st 2025 ]: MSN

Electric smelting furnace technology, hydrogen fuel alternatives for blast furnaces: Experts

India, like other nations, must gradually phase out blast furnaces to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions, paving the way for green steel production.
Thu, February 20, 2025

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump Pulls US Out Of Key Global Climate Assessment: Report

The Trump administration has halted the participation of US scientists in key UN climate change assessments, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: BBC

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

This means quantum systems offer the possibility of solving key problems that are beyond classical computers, is areas such as medical research and materials science, or cracking particularly complex mathematical problems.

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Topological quantum processor uses Majorana zero modes for fault-tolerant computing

In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept for the scientists' design,

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Mechatronics Meltdown: BBCC event highlights technology with fun

Fans of the future will want to be at Big Bend Community College Saturday for Mechatronics Meltdown. "A lot of people don't know that we actually have robots here at Big Bend," said Mechatronics Club advisor Justin Henley.

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: Politico

'You screwed people': Inside the National Science Foundation's firing of 168 workers

At an emotional meeting, foundation officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come.

[ Thu, Feb 20th 2025 ]: manilatimes

Roche unveils a new class of next-generation sequencing with its novel sequencing by expansion technology

Roche's innovative sequencing by expansion (SBX) technology represents a leap forward in next-generation sequencing (NGS), which is playing a vital role in decoding complex diseases like cancer, immune disorders and neurodegenerative conditions

House Democrats raise 'deep alarm' over potential DOGE conflict of interest at NASA

A new letter addressed to acting NASA chief Janet Petro calls out the space agency for failing to answer questions raised by lawmakers earlier this month.

House Democrats have expressed significant concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest involving NASA's leadership and a company named Doge-1, which is set to launch a satellite mission. The worry stems from the fact that NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's son, who works for the company, could benefit from the mission. This situation has raised flags about impartiality and the integrity of decision-making processes at NASA. The mission, named Doge-1, is a unique endeavor as it aims to be the first satellite paid for entirely in cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, and is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Democrats are calling for a thorough investigation to ensure that no undue influence or favoritism is at play, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to ethical standards in government operations.

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