• Tue, March 4, 2025

by: MyBroadband

South Africa plans to pump R352 million into world-first strategy

South Africa wants to allocate a R352 million budget to invest in an Astro-tourism project in the Northern Cape to foster economic growth and reduce unemployment. A pilot Astro-tourism project has already been launched in the small town of Carnarvon. However, the goal is to expand the tourism infrastructure in Carnarvon and Sutherland.

by: Newsweek

Sun May Help Trigger Earthquakes, Scientists Claim

"Solar heat drives atmospheric temperature changes, which in turn can affect things like rock properties," the researchers said.

by: GZERO

Trump cuts come to the National Science Foundation

Donald Trump's administration laid off 170 employees at the National Science Foundation in February as part of a government-wide staff reduction. Critics say the cuts, which included artificial intelligence specialists,

by: Forbes

This Is What Sunrise Looks Like From The Surface Of The Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander captured a poignant view of a lunar sunrise in a lens-flare-filled image snapped from its new home on the moon.

by: Click2Houston

Houston Astros Foundation, Daikin's $10K scholarship program application now open!

Graduating high school seniors can now apply for The Astros Foundation and Daikin's inaugural program where 10 lucky students can be awarded a $10,000 scholarship! Here's how to sign up!

by: Rappler

Trump and TSMC announce $100-billion plan to build 5 new US factories

TSMC says the expansion includes plans for three new chip fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and a major research and development center

by: Politico

Tech world watches Trump's address

Tonight's address will give a window into whether the "let's build" coalition that holds key positions in Trump's administration can project their values above those of his ideological base. Expect that battle of wills to have deep repercussions across tech policy for months and years to come.

by: timesnownews

Pixel 9a Launch Date, Price In India, USA, Dubai, Availability, Full Specs And More: What To Expect From Google This Month

Google is set to launch the Pixel 9a this month, featuring a new design, Tensor G4 chip, and improved cameras., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: Digit

MacBook Air M4 Release Date, Price In India, Design, Specifications, Options And More, What To Expect From Apple This Week

Apple is expected to launch the new MacBook Air this week, featuring a faster M4 chip and improved RAM., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: NextBigFuture

SpaceX Satellites Will N Have a Space Junk Catastrophe Problem

Many space people are worried about a space junk catastrophe called the Kessler Syndrome. Lower orbits reduce the risk of the Kessler syndrome. Here are considerations of fuel needs and aerodynamic factors,

by: SYFY

Meet the Woolly Mouse, on the Road to a Woolly Mammoth Rebirth

Twenty years later and the bioengineering company Colossal Biosciences has set its sights on resurrecting the legendary woolly mammoth. But before that, they've delivered the most adorable laboratory creation in history or prehistory: the woolly mouse.

by: Yen

Dr Adomako Emmanuel: University of Ghana lecturer passes away, students mourn him

A Ghanaian lecturer has passed away. The sad news has broken the hearts of many of his students and his colleague lecturers. The news was announced on X.

by: Reuters

China aims to increase support for AI, science and tech innovation

BEIJING/SHANGHAI - China said on March 5 that it would boost support for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) models and the development of venture capital investment, in a bid to foster more technology breakthroughs and become more self-reliant.

by: MSN

How heat from the sun plays a role in seismic activity on Earth

Tectonic plates move, causing strain energy to build up, and that energy eventually releases in the form of an earthquake. As for forecasting them, however, there's still much to learn in order to evacuate cities before catastrophes like the 2011 magnitude 9.

by: MyJoyOnline

Rethinking AI, plagiarism, and academic integrity - A call for innovation in education

When such significant resources are poured into harnessing AI for national defense, it raises a powerful question: Why should we restrict AI's role in academia to a narrow definition of "plagiarism" when its potential extends to enhancing innovation and learning?

by: Reuters

Exclusive: China to publish policy to boost RISC-V chip use nationwide - sources

China plans to issue guidance to encourage the use of open-source RISC-V chips nationwide for the first time, two sources briefed on the matter said, as Beijing accelerates efforts to curb the country's dependence on Western-owned technology.

by: MSN

China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' despite a looming trade war

China is keeping its economic growth target at "around 5%" for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds. The target for GDP growth was announced Wednesday in a report being presented by Premier Li Qiang at the opening session of the National People's Congress,

by: Digit

Nothing Phone 3a Review: Stylish, Affordable and Reliable

The Nothing Phone 3a offers the OG Glyph Interface, improved software and more at under Rs 25,000., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: Digit

GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Price, Launch Date, Requirements, New Changes, Maps, Features And More, All We Know So Far

GTA 6 brings major upgrades over GTA 5, including a larger map, improved AI, new characters, and enhanced gameplay, with a late 2025 release and higher pricing., Gaming News - Times Now

by: Reuters

China says it will increase support for AI, science and tech innovation

China said on Wednesday it would boost support for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) models and the development of venture capital investment, in a bid to foster more technology breakthroughs and become more self-reliant.

by: MSN

Experts unpack the scientific realities of sending humans to Mars

Experts weigh in on whether President Donald Trump's lofty goal of sending humans to Mars and back is feasible during his second term.

by: MSN

Tesla Science Center recovering after devastating fire

The New York parks department awarded the Tesla Science Center a $500,000 grant to support the laboratory's post-fire restoration efforts.

by: Reuters

GlobalFoundries chief says tariffs could benefit US chipmakers

GlobalFoundries Chief Executive Officer Thomas Caulfield said on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on foreign-made chips could help U.S. chip manufacturers by boosting demand for domestically made chips.

by: MSN

From the lab to the stage, this Toledo student's skills are far-reaching

Liam Close is a Junior at Toledo Technology Academy. While he studies alternative energy, he uses the stage as a creative outlet.

by: Reuters

Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories

Taiwan semiconductor company TSMC plans to make a fresh $100 billion investment in the United States that involves building five additional chip facilities there in coming years, its CEO announced with President Donald Trump on Monday.

by: MSN

Chinese government shifts focus from x86 and Arm CPUs, gov't promoting RISC-V chips heavily

Domestic companies like Huawei and Zhaoxin have developed Arm and x86-based CPUs, which enables them to take advantage of industry-leading ecosystems. However, as China moves towards semiconductor self-sustainability,

by: MSN

China unveils quantum chip 1 quadrillion times faster than world's top supercomputer

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled a superconducting quantum computing prototype that is a million times faster than Google's Sycamore quantum processor,

by: MSN

Gov't appoints new A*STAR board member

by: MSN

Changes to Ohio graduation requirements proposed

First, it was the possibility of a longer school year, now Ohio students might face tougher graduation requirements. Two Republican lawmakers want students to pass a computer science course to graduate.

by: MSN

NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space

NASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have to wait until their replacements arrive at the International Space Station next week before they can check out later this month.

by: MSN

Channel 9?s Kirstin Delgado highlights the growth of ladies in STEM in Central Florida

Among them are women who are thriving and breaking down barriers, paving the way for future generations in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Despite the in

by: MSN

NASA uses new technology to understand California wildfires

Developed at NASA JPL, the science instrument gives researchers a more detailed picture of high-temperature surfaces, such as land scorched by wildfire, than previous infrared instruments.

by: MSN

NASA scientist creates fuel free space rocket

A NASA scientist has successfully created a rocket that operates without using fuel. Dr. Charles Buhler, an engineer and co-founder of Exodus Propulsion Technologies, revealed that his team had defied the laws of physics by developing a fuel-free propulsion system.
  • Wed, March 5, 2025

by: CNN

China defies Trump's trade war by setting ambitious 5% growth target, vows to 'prevail over any difficulty'

Beijing/Hong Kong (CNN) — China has set an ambitious target of "around 5%" growth for 2025, in a defiant show of confidence as it braces for the fallout from escalating American tariffs on its export-driven economy.

by: BBC

Artists concerned by planned change to AI laws

The government has proposed law changes which would allow AI developers to be able to use creators' content on the internet to help develop their models, unless the rights holders elected to "opt out". The Devon Artist Network said it was "very worried" about the proposals and Devon illustrator Sarah McIntyre said it would be "disastrous" for her.

by: Indiatimes

NASA alert! 460-foot asteroid approaching Earth today at 17,583mph | Check time and distance

A massive asteroid, 535844 (2015 BY310), measuring roughly 460 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on March 5, 2025. Traveling at 17,583 miles per

by: Axios

Turing Award honors AI's reinforcement learning duo

This year's Turing Award — often called the Nobel Prize of computer science — is going to Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton, the pioneers of a key approach that underlies much of today's artificial intelligence.

by: Digit

Samsung One UI 7 Update Release: When Will Galaxy S24, S23, S22 And S21 Series Get The Update?

Samsung's One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, brings smoother animations and AI tools. Here's the expected release timeline for Galaxy S24, S23, S22, and S21 series smartphones., Technology & Scienc

by: IFLScience

Chinese Quantum Computer Prototype Is Million Billion Times Faster Than Best Supercomputer

If the numbers are confirmed, it means that Zuchongzhi-3 is 2 million billion times faster at RCS than Frontier and about 1 million times faster than Google's Sycamore. This new chip doesn't appear to be faster than Google's Willow; based on a press release from the Mountain View company, Willow is 10 billion times faster than Zuchongzhi-3.

by: timesnownews

Strong Solar Storm May Bring Vibrant Auroras Tonight: When And Where To Watch In Your City

A strong solar storm, triggered by a March 1 CME, could bring vibrant northern lights visible as far south as New York and Idaho, peaking March 5., Science News - Times Now

by: timesnownews

Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Date, Requirements For Mac, PC And PS5, Gameplay, Price And More

Uncover the secrets of Assassin's Creed Shadows: release date, platform requirements, gameplay details, and everything you need to know., Gaming News - Times Now

by: MSN

Q4 Rundown: Integral Ad Science (NASDAQ:IAS) Vs Other Advertising Software Stocks

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here's a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at advertising software stocks, starting with Integral Ad Science (NASDAQ:IAS).

by: MSN

Sarasota's Climate Adaptation Center founder: Too soon to judge impact of NOAA cuts

CAC founder Bob Bunting stressed that much of NOAA is composed of a sophisticated, trained workforce that can't be easily replaced

by: MSN

GATE 2025 Results To Be Announced On March 19 At gate2025.iitr.ac.in; Check Cutoff & Scorecard Details Here

Result: On March 19, 2025, the Indian Institute of Roorkee will make the GATE 2025 results and cutoff scores public. The official GATE question paper and answer key are now available. The official website,

by: MSN

Meghalaya's HITO seeks action against Himanta Biswa Sarma over USTM allegations

Meghalaya's pressure group Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has requested action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, following his serious allegations against the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).

by: MSN

Master Data Science and Generative AI: Elevate Your Career with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati's Cutting-Edge Programme

IIT Guwahati and Emeritus offer an Advanced Certification in Data Science, Business Analytics, and Generative AI, equipping professionals with in-demand skills.

by: MSN

Building a Stanford Torus: Our Space Future

"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

China sticks to economic growth target of 'around 5%' despite a looming trade war

The Chinese government unveiled an annual economic growth target of "around 5%" on Wednesday, despite the possible negative impact of a looming trade war with the United States, and pledged to address what it called "inadequate" consumer spending at home.

South Africa plans to pump R352 million into world-first strategy

South Africa wants to allocate a R352 million budget to invest in an Astro-tourism project in the Northern Cape to foster economic growth and reduce unemployment. A pilot Astro-tourism project has already been launched in the small town of Carnarvon. However, the goal is to expand the tourism infrastructure in Carnarvon and Sutherland.
South Africa is set to invest R352 million in a pioneering strategy aimed at combating the spread of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), an invasive beetle that threatens numerous tree species across the country. This initiative, described as a world-first, will focus on research, development, and implementation of control measures to manage the beetle, which has already caused significant damage to urban forests and natural ecosystems. The funding will support a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, and private companies, to develop innovative solutions like biological controls, chemical treatments, and public awareness campaigns. The strategy also includes monitoring and early detection systems to prevent further spread of the PSHB, which has no known natural enemies in South Africa, making its control particularly challenging.

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