Sat, March 1, 2025

by: ProPakistani

Pakistan to Send First Astronaut to Space Soon

Pakistan is set to launch its first astronaut into space following a cooperation agreement between the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission

by: NDTV

GATE 2025 Objection Window Closes Today, Check Details

Roorkee will close the objection window today. The provisional answer key was released on February 27, 2025. Students who appeared for the exam can visit the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, and challenge the answer key.

by: ScienceAlert

This New Quantum Tech Could Revolutionize How We Navigate The World

The future of navigation will integrate quantum sensors to enhance location accuracy (via Earth's magnetic and gravitational fields), improve orientation (via quantum gyroscopes), and enable superior timing (through compact atomic clocks and interconnected timekeeping systems).

by: Yen

KNUST: Daniel Tuffour Remanded For Two Weeks Over Joana Yabani's Demise, Video Of Him In Court

The Kumasi District Court 2 has remanded Daniel Tuffour into police custody for two weeks in connection with the death of Joana Yabani, a final year student at KNUST

by: electrive

SeNSE battery cell prototypes show improvements

Empa, the Swiss federal laboratories for materials science and technology says its four-year EU project SeNSE, led by eleven teams from research and industry,

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starlink has 5 Million Customers, Giant V3 Satellites for Flight 9 or 10 and Reusable Starship in 2025

SpaceX @Starlink has over 5 million customers, up from 4.6 million in December 2024 and 3 million in May 2024.

by: Firstpost

Reliance Foundation announces results of prestigious postgraduate scholarships for 2024-25 on National Science Day

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships offer financial assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry experience to 100 outstanding first-year postgraduate students studying Engineering,

by: BBC

Social Media and Misinformation Committee

Science, Innovation and Technology committee session on social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms, with evidence from Meta, X and TikTok. This programme includes some offensive language and references to racial and sexual insults, on Tuesday 25 February.

by: MSN

Education for Empowerment: BMW India Foundation and Smile Foundation launch STEM education labs for students in Delhi NCR

BMW India Foundation has joined hands with Smile Foundation to implement a STEM learning initiative in schools in Delhi NCR. BMW India Foundation's support will help provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and skills development to over 2,

by: AZoLifeSciences

Breakthrough Fluorescent Dye Sets New Standard for Long-Term Cellular Imaging

A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has successfully developed a super-photostable organic dye after two years of dedicated research-demonstrating perseverance akin to that of Marie Curie,
Fri, February 28, 2025

by: CNN

China's Mars rover makes stunning discovery in search for evidence of ancient water

China's Zhurong rover used ground-penetrating radar to find signs of beaches beneath Mars' surface, adding evidence to the idea the planet hosted an ancient ocean.

by: Fortune

Elon Musk and DOGE 'weaponized' the U.S. Digital Service and betrayed its mission, insiders say

This has to be a joke," a former U.S. Digital Service employee recalled thinking on January 20 after seeing President Donald Trump's executive order renaming her agency the United States DOGE Service—a reference to the Elon Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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.

by: SpaceNews

China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: MSN

Best Laptops for Data Science and Machine Learning Students: A Buying Guide

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become an even bigger buzzword, driving a wave of new laptops marketed with AI-focused features. For students of data science and machine learning, though, it's crucial to select a laptop that actually meets your hardware needs for two main tasks - Data Analytics and Fine-Tuning an LLM.

by: 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

by: Zawya

The British University in Dubai and the American Society for Engineering Management sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Life on Mars? UNLV professor leads study of first soil samples from Mars

Some Las Vegans have been looking to the sky for hints of alien life for decades, but UNLV geoscience professor Libby Hausrath has gotten closer than any of them to finding sound proof. This isn't any conspiracy theory or pseudoscience: Using samples collected from NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover,

The article from MSN discusses a study led by UNLV Professor Amy Williams, who is part of NASA's Perseverance rover mission. The study focuses on analyzing the first soil samples collected from Mars, specifically from the Jezero Crater, which was once a lake and river delta. These samples are crucial as they could provide insights into the geological history of Mars and potential signs of ancient microbial life. The samples, which include igneous rock, sandstone, and mudstone, are being examined for their mineral composition and organic molecules. This research not only aims to understand Mars' past habitability but also to prepare for future human exploration by studying the Martian environment. The samples are currently being prepared for return to Earth, with the mission's findings potentially reshaping our understanding of life beyond Earth.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/environmental-science/life-on-mars-unlv-professor-leads-study-of-first-soil-samples-from-mars/ar-AA1zzDL6