Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Mashable

World's largest call center using AI to 'neutralize' Indian employees' accents

Teleperformance SE, the largest call center operator on the planet, has come up with a way to mask the fact it operates in India for customers calling for support with their latest iPhone or Galaxy device.

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Starlink From Mini Dishes to Commercial for Remotes Bases and Towns

The smallest widely available Starlink antenna is the Starlink Mini, which is significantly larger than a typical cellphone (about the size of a laptop or

by: businessday

Six Netflix movies to watch in March 2025

Netflix is releasing a range of movies this March, covering various genres from animation and thriller to science fiction and

by: CNN

Live updates: Firefly 'Blue Ghost' lunar lander touches down on the moon

A robotic lunar lander built by Texas-based Firefly has successfully landed on the moon, becoming only the second private-sector company ever to complete such a feat.

by: Yahoo

Firefly Aerospace tries to nail perfect moon landing overnight

Another commercial company is poised to try and stick a moon landing early Sunday when Firefly Aerospace aims to send the Blue Ghost lander down to the surface. "Blue Ghost is ready to take the wheel!

by: WESH

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully lands on moon in historic first attempt

Firefly Aerospace made history Sunday as its Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully soft-landed on the moon. Firefly is now the first private entity to put a spacecraft on the moon without it crashing or falling over. The mission, named "Ghost Riders in the Sky," is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.

by: Newsweek

Firefly 'Blue Ghost': Buzz Aldrin Congratulates US Firm on Successful Moon Landing

Aldrin appeared to be over the moon as the mission marked only the second time in history that a privately built spacecraft has reached the lunar sphere

by: Reason

How To Get Rid of a Tenured Professor

I was a tenured full professor at the University of Colorado Boulder for almost 24 years. At the end of 2024, I left. Officially, it was a voluntary departure. But I sure felt like I'd been pushed out.

by: CNN

Firefly's Blue Ghost lander successfully touches down on the moon

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

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

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.
Sat, March 1, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

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,

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: ABC

Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does

Elon Musk recently called for the ISS to be deorbited "as soon as possible." Experts say the station provides vital research, technological development and education

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).

The article from ScienceAlert discusses a groundbreaking advancement in quantum technology that could transform navigation systems. Researchers have developed a quantum accelerometer, which utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to measure acceleration with unprecedented accuracy. This device, created by a team from Imperial College London, uses ultra-cold atoms to detect changes in motion, offering potential applications in navigation where GPS signals are unavailable, such as underwater or in space. Unlike traditional accelerometers, this quantum version does not rely on mechanical parts, reducing wear and tear and increasing reliability. The technology promises to enhance the precision of navigation for submarines, spacecraft, and even in urban environments where satellite signals might be blocked. This could lead to more autonomous and accurate navigation systems, potentially revolutionizing industries from defense to commercial transport.

Read the Full ScienceAlert Article at:
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-new-quantum-tech-could-revolutionize-how-we-navigate-the-world