• Wed, March 5, 2025

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: TechCrunch

Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist'

Companies like Google say AI can accelerate scientific research. Many experts don't believe that's true, necessarily.

by: MassLive

Retired UMass professor awarded 'Nobel Prize of computing' for AI technology

The Turing Award, sometimes referred to as the "Nobel Prize of computing" was given to a University of Massachusetts Amherst computer scientist and his former graduate student.

by: Hoodline

MIT Whiz Kid Revolutionizes Drug Delivery, Louis DeRidder's Trailblazing Tech Targets Chemo Woes in Harvard Partnership

Louis DeRidder is innovating drug delivery technology through projects like CLAUDIA, aiming to personalize chemotherapy dosing.

by: Reuters

Tools made from elephant and hippo bones show ingenuity of human ancestors

An assemblage of tools found in Tanzania that was fashioned about 1.5 million years ago from the limb bones of elephants and hippos reveals what scientists are calling a technological breakthrough for the human evolutionary lineage - systematic production of implements made from a material other than stone.

by: Yahoo

Astronaut and MA native Suni Williams will return from ISS next week. What to know

Two astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, 2024 are scheduled to return to Earth next week. Massachusetts native Sunita L. Williams and Butch Wilmore of Tennessee have been stuck on the ISS due to problems with their spacecraft,

by: timesnownews

Oppo Integrates Google's Gemini AI Into Apps, Announces New AI Features At MWC 2025

Oppo unveils Gemini AI integration, a Private Computing Cloud for secure AI processing, and new AI features like real-time call translation and voice summarisation at MWC 2025., Technology & Science N

by: PBS

China targets economic growth of 'around 5 percent' despite looming trade war with U.S.

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

by: CNET

Did a Family Member Call You Asking for Money? It May Be an AI Voice Scam

Scammers can clone voices to trick you into thinking your loved one is in trouble. How to protect your money and identity.

by: NextBigFuture

Which China Car Company Will License Tesla FSD

Brian Wang talks to Hebert Ong, Brian White and Nick Gibb about his pick for the first China carmaker to license Tesla FSD. The financial impact of the tax

by: WXXI

Trump push to scuttle CHIPS Act befuddles New York leaders

"Your CHIPS Act is a horrible, horrible thing. We give hundreds of billions of dollars. And it doesn't mean a thing," Trump said of the CHIPS and Science Act adopted in 2022 with bipartisan support.

by: Patch

Nutley Startup Company Earns Health Care Grant From State

A Nutley business nailed down a grant that will help make New Jersey safer for infants and their mothers, officials said.

by: Wired

Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled From Its Website

The General Services Administration plans to sell hundreds of government buildings, including FBI headquarters. Use our interactive tools to see where they are—and the Congressional districts they're in.

by: Wired

The Weird and Wacky Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2025

Look past the glitzy phone launches, and you'll find some truly bizarre, sometimes ingenious devices and concepts lurking in the halls of Mobile World Congress.

by: Reuters

China prioritises consumer spending ahead of technology as economic worries weigh

Spurring reluctant Chinese consumers to spend has been elevated to the top of Beijing's to-do list for 2025, leap-frogging technology and industrial production, as lawmakers look to rectify imbalances in the world's second-largest economy.

by: Forbes

GenAI's "Exoskeleton" Will Spark A New Era Of Productivity And Talent Growth

Workers need to see GenAI as a tool that allows them to tackle tasks that are beyond their current capabilities and free up time to use their distinctively human skills.

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

China doubles down on AI and tech innovation as Trump ratchets up trade pressure

The undercurrent of China's annual parliamentary meetings this week is U.S. trade tensions — and how Chinese technology is offsetting that pressure.

by: MSN

WTW unveils AI-powered tool to boost insurer performance

Using AI techniques, the new tool can deliver early insights on inflation, competitor activity, claims and customer behaviour.

by: MSN

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago. A newly discovered cache of 27 carved and sharpened bones from elephants and hippos found in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge site pushes back the date for ancient bone tool use by around 1 million years.

by: MSN

Preemergence and postemergence herbicide combination offers best weed control outcome for early planted soybeans: Study

Farmers in most states often try to plant soybeans as early as possible to increase yields. However, planting soybeans sooner than later might also require a corresponding change in herbicide application strategy to garner top results.

by: MSN

RAW VIDEO: Over The Moon! First Commercial Lunar Lander Successfully Touches Down

Credit: Firefly Aeronautics/Cover Images The first ever lunar landing made by a commercial company has been achieved by Firefly Aerospace. Their Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touched down on the Moon in an upright,

by: MSN

Turning liquor waste into power: Baijiu sediment transformed into anode for sodium-ion batteries

A small team of materials engineers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, working with Wuliangye, a manufacturer of baijiu, has developed a carbon-source anode using baijiu sediment for use in a sodium-ion battery.

by: MSN

China's new inverted perovskite solar modules retain 94 % efficiency after 1000 hours

A global research team led by the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) has made a breakthrough in perovskite solar technology. By adding pyrrodiazole (PZ) to formamidinium iodide (FAI)-based perovskite films,

by: MSN

The Future of Space Travel and How It Could Revolutionize Weather Prediction

In an era where technology is evolving at a breathtaking pace the intersection of space travel and meteorology holds promises that could transform how humanity ... Read more The post The Future of Space Travel and How It Could Revolutionize Weather Prediction appeared first on weather-fox.

by: MSN

Open-source software that models soft materials expands engineering solutions

When mechanical and structural engineers design machines, bridges, and buildings, they calculate loads, stresses, and deformation of metal, steel, concrete, glass, wood, and plastic to find the optimal geometry that bears loads with the minimum cost of material.

by: MSN

A Fascinating Look at the Composition of Saturn's Rings

In a fascinating clip from the Science Channel show "How the Universe Works", scientists explain the composition of Saturn's rings.

by: MSN

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD): Empowering Global Communities with AI and Cybersecurity Initiatives

We recently published a list of 9 Trending AI News Updates Driving US Markets. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KD) stands against other trending AI news updates driving US markets.

by: MSN

I Bought SATISFYING Viral TikTok Science Products!

This Cowboy Stir Fry is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on a classic dish, combining savory meats, fresh veggies, and bold seasonings for the ultimate skillet meal. Whether you're cooking over an open flame or on a stovetop, this dish is easy, satisfying, and packed with Western-inspired flavors.

by: MSN

'High agency': What the science says about the latest tech buzzword

In 218 BC, the Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the Alps against the advice of his men, who claimed it was impossible. "Aut inveniam viam, aut faciam," Hannibal is said to have replied: "I shall either find a way,

by: MSN

The Hidden Science Behind TikTok's Facial Harmony Trend

Neuroscientist Dustin Hines told Newsweek that symmetrical faces activate reward areas in the brain and release dopamine.

by: MSN

World Engineering Day: Academia impress upon sustainability as tool for achieving better solutions

Academic scholars in the engineering space have underscored the need for technocrats to strive for sustainability as a value to achieve better solutions for the future.Professor Kwaku Amaning Adjei, Dean,

by: MSN

Can surface fractures on Earth, Mars, and Europa predict habitability on other planets?

When a mudflat crumbles on Earth, or an ice sheet splinters on one of Jupiter's moons (Europa), or an ancient lakebed breaks on Mars, do these fractures follow a hidden geometric script? Could similar patterns on another planet hint that water once existed there—and possibly sustained life?

by: MSN

Firefly shares video of Blue Ghost's nail-biting descent to the lunar surface

by: MSN

Businesses urged to tap into science and technology talent

Growth-hungry North West businesses can benefit from an opportunity to access fresh ideas and technical skills by working with talented and enthusiastic science and technology students.

by: MSN

Touch down on the moon with private Blue Ghost lander in this amazing video

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft chronicled its moon landing on Sunday morning (March 2), capturing stunning footage of its landmark descent.

by: MSN

AI pioneers who channeled 'hedonistic' machines win computer science's top prize

Teaching machines in the way that animal trainers mold the behavior of dogs or horses has been an important method for developing artificial intelligence and one that was recognized Wednesday with the top computer science award.

by: MSN

Mercury, Liquid Air & Physics Experiments: Science & Engineering Demonstrations

This film demonstrates various scientific experiments using liquid air and other materials to showcase their properties and applications. It illustrates how liquid air can contract metals for assembly without damaging them,

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.

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.
The article from the BBC discusses the ongoing debate over the use of puberty blockers for transgender youth in the UK. It highlights the recent decision by NHS England to halt the routine prescription of puberty blockers to children and young people, following a review that found insufficient evidence on their safety and effectiveness. This decision has sparked a range of reactions: some medical professionals and activists argue that this move could harm transgender youth by denying them necessary care, while others, including some clinicians and parents, support the decision, citing concerns over long-term effects and the need for more research. The article also touches on the broader context of transgender healthcare, mentioning the closure of the Tavistock clinic's Gender Identity Development Service and the establishment of new regional hubs to provide more comprehensive care. Additionally, it notes the international perspective, with countries like Sweden and Finland also reevaluating their approach to transgender treatments for minors.

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