• Fri, February 28, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

'Science beyond lab walls': IISER Mohali launches Tattva science fest

Mohali: IISER Mohali launched its annual science festival, 'Tattva', on National Science Day on Friday, celebrating the fundamental essence of scientific inquiry and its vital connection to society. The two-day event,

by: MSN

China's 'Fantastic Four': the new breed of entrepreneurs reshaping the global tech landscape

China's new generation of tech tsars were born after the country began its 'reform and opening up' phase A new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs, represented by a group of start-up founders known as the "Fantastic Four",

by: MSN

Could Latin America Become One Unified Nation?

"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: 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: MSN

Inside Porton Down: What I learned during three years at the UK's most secretive chemical weapons laboratory

When I first arrived at the top secret Porton Down laboratory, I was aware of very little about its activities. I knew it was the UK's chemical defense research center and that over the years it had conducted tests with chemical agents on humans.

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.
  • Sat, March 1, 2025

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,

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: Firstpost

Pakistan piggybacks on China to send astronauts to space, signalling Suparco's fall

As Pakistan relies on China to send its astronauts to space, here's a look at how, in search of gold, Pakistan forgot to nourish a diamond they had - Suparco

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: 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: 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: 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: Yen

KNUST: Coursemate Eulogises Joana Yabani With Touching Post

A student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology who knew the late Joana Yabani has opened up on fond memories he shared with the late student.

by: Forbes

Are Entry-Level Jobs Going Away? The Hidden Workforce Shift

Entry-level jobs are disappearing as companies demand experience and AI reshapes roles. Skills-based hiring is rising, leaving many wondering where to gain experience.

by: Graphic

KNUST student murder: Police retrieve crucial evidence as suspect remanded

Authorities investigating the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have made a significant breakthrough after recovering her laptop and mobile phone, which were hidden behind the Flint Hostel on campus.

by: NextBigFuture

China's Deepseek AI Has 85% Profit Margins

DeepSeek has revealed they makes $200M/yr at 85%+ profit margins. This means their profits margins are larger than the 72-77% profit margins of Nvidia.

by: MSN

Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown

The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.

by: WMUR

F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition kicks off in Salem Saturday; gathering students from across New England

Students from across New England gathered Saturday in Salem for the first day of the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition.

by: Mint

What Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough means for the world

Microsoft's breakthrough in quantum computing has stirred both excitement and scepticism in the tech world. It will impact business and the economy in good ways and bad. It could also mean more funding for quantum-computing startups.

by: CNN

Firefly's Blue Ghost lander heads for touchdown attempt on the moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is on track to attempt a soft touchdown near an ancient volcanic feature on the moon's near side early Sunday morning.

by: MSN

As North Carolina faces upcoming storm system, National Weather Service fires employees

The NWS has personnel and weather radar in Wake, New Hanover and Carteret counties. The National Climatic Data Center, another division of NOAA, is located in Asheville.

by: NextBigFuture

Possible Castings for New Lower Cost Tesla Model Q

A drone operator flying over the Tesla Fremont factory is spotting thousands of front vehicle casting being stored at the factory. He also found one of the

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: 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: MSN

How Long-Term Space Travel Wears Down an Astronaut's Mind and Body

Learn how astronauts can lose bone density and how muscles can weaken. As we continue to explore space, NASA is looking into how to prevent this as well.

by: NextBigFuture

Gamchanging Hypersonic Drones from Venus Aerospace and Hermeus

Venus Aerospace and Hermeus are two innovative companies advancing hypersonic technology, focusing on engine efficiency, rapid prototype development, and

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: MSN

From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope

A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.

by: MSN

The Science Behind Why Some People Think Carbonated Drinks Taste Better

Some people love carbonated drinks so much that they can't live without them, but why exactly is that? As usual, there's science behind things.

by: MSN

Schoolboy Aaron Mitchell from Borough Green builds hybrid-powered go-kart

A 15-year-old boy with an unusual talent for engineering has built his own hybrid go-kart. Aaron Mitchell from Dryland Road, Borough Green, is a Year 10 pupil at the School of Science and Technology in Maidstone.

by: MSN

Innovative tech can help farmers predict the future: 'We've come a long way'

"What used to be a luxury is now a necessity for modern farming." Innovative tech can help farmers predict the future: 'We've come a long way' first appeared on The Cool Down.

by: MSN

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:IAS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 28, 2025 Jonathan Schaffer: Good morning and welcome to the IAS fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results conference call. I'm joined today by Lisa Utzschneider,

by: MSN

He quit his government job after 5 months for a higher-paying tech role. Here's how he marketed himself for the switch.

Kunal Sonalker shares how he leveraged his government experience to secure a private sector job and what he wishes he'd known before the transition.

by: MSN

Donald Trump's Quest To Obtain Rare Earth Elements Explained

From Ukraine to Greenland, Trump's drive to secure the critical minerals has become a cornerstone of his foreign policy agenda.

by: MSN

Vietnamese student, 24, wins full PhD scholarship at Johns Hopkins for AI research

A 24-year-old Vietnamese student has secured a full PhD scholarship in the U.S. for breakthrough AI research, following notable contributions in global competitions and high-profile industry roles.

by: MSN

The Data Revolutionist: Himanshu Pandey, Founder and CEO, Segumento

In the ever-evolving world of startups, Himanshu Pandey is a name worth remembering. Their story is not just about innovation; it's about impact, one data point at a time. As Segumento continues to grow,

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,
  • Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Zawya

University of Doha for Science and Technology and Katara Cultural Village Foundation sign MoU

H.E Prof. Dr. Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, the General Manager of Katara Cultural Village Foundation, said: "We consider this agreement to be a distinctive model of effective partnership between culture and education, as we firmly believe in integrating cultural renaissance with scientific and technological development."

by: MSN

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully lands on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on Earth's satellite Sunday, where it will carry out 10 NASA experiments. View on euronews

by: MSN

Firefly 'Blue Ghost': The first image from the moon after privately-funded lunar lander touches down

The first image from the moon after privately-funded lunar lander touches down - A private lunar lander has touched down on the moon, delivering a drill and other experiments for NASA

by: MSN

First ever landing of a commercial craft on the moon

A lunar lander run by the private company Firefly Aerospace and carrying equipment for NASA touched down on the moon on Sunday, in an historic first. View on euronews

by: MSN

Companies start landing on the moon as space agencies foot the bill

Firefly Aerospace successfully reached the lunar surface, to be followed in short order by space companies Intuitive Machines and ispace.

by: MSN

Find out how drones help Oak Ridge lab researchers

Dick Smyser Community Lecture is set for 7 p.m. June 27 in the city room at Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge.

Inside Porton Down: What I learned during three years at the UK's most secretive chemical weapons laboratory

When I first arrived at the top secret Porton Down laboratory, I was aware of very little about its activities. I knew it was the UK's chemical defense research center and that over the years it had conducted tests with chemical agents on humans.
The article provides an insider's perspective on Porton Down, the UK's secretive chemical weapons laboratory, detailing the experiences of a former employee over three years. It discusses the lab's role in national security, focusing on its work in chemical and biological defense, including the development of antidotes and protective measures against chemical warfare agents. The author describes the stringent security measures, the ethical considerations of working with potentially lethal substances, and the lab's response to real-world threats like the Salisbury nerve agent attack. Additionally, the piece touches on the psychological impact of working in such a high-stakes environment, the balance between secrecy and scientific collaboration, and the lab's efforts to engage with the public to demystify its operations while maintaining necessary confidentiality.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/inside-porton-down-what-i-learned-during-three-years-at-the-uk-s-most-secretive-chemical-weapons-laboratory/ar-AA1zCndG

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