Thu, March 6, 2025

by: Nordot

Merck sees slight earnings, sales growth in 2025

German science and technology company Merck on Thursday forecast its net sales to be in the range of €21.5 billion ($23.2 billion) and €22.9 billion in 2025. It also projects its adjusted earnings before interest,

by: Yen

Abanga Jackson: Viral primary 5 manifesto reader becomes Bawku SHS senior prefect

Ghanaian prodigy Abanga Jackson who went viral with his manifesto seeking the position of a general prefect at Class 5 has become the Senior Prefect in high school.

by: MENAFN

Touchpoint, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon As President And CEO

TouchPoint, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon as President and CEO data-link=, Inc. Appoints Staci Kroon as President and CEO class=whatsapp

by: timesnownews

I Loved OneUI 7, And These 15 Features Make It Even Better

From One UI 7's extensive feature set, here are 15 best lesser-known OneUI 7 features and tricks that will make you fall in love with it., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: MSN

Google Enhances Colab with New AI Agent Tool

Google has enhanced its popular Colab platform by integrating the Data Science Agent, an AI agent tool, designed to streamline data processes for users. Announced initially at Google's I/O developer conference last year,

by: CounterPunch

Elon Musk's Shock Troops, AI and Plutocracy

I worked for 2 years on Capitol Hill and 25 years for the US Environmental Protection Agency. During those 27 years I met many bureaucrats and a few

by: NDTV

US Firm Targets Moon Landing With Drill, Rovers, Hopping Drone

Athena is targeting highland terrain about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the Moon's south pole, where it will deploy three rovers and a unique hopping drone named Grace, after late computer science pioneer Grace Hopper.

by: MSN

Technology: From smartphones to video calling, science fiction has become real-life technology..

Hardly anyone is unfamiliar with video chatting, cell phones, drones, and robots, but do you know that these technologies have once been a part of the imaginations of film, TV shows, and bookwriters?

by: timesnownews

Haryana CM holds key meeting with VCs to discuss reforms in education sector

Haryana CM said all provisions of the NEP should be fully implemented across universities and colleges, with the goal of transforming Haryana into a global education hub, offering specialised training in artificial intelligence (AI) and modern skills.
Wed, March 5, 2025

by: Forbes

Clarifying The Latest AI Advancements

Another "invisible" AI advancement is improvements to the training of large language models (LLMs), which have a high cost and energy expenditure.

by: Yen

US firm mulls moon landing with aim to drill, fly drones & conduct 4G network test

After becoming the first private firm to land on the Moon last year, Intuitive Machines is aiming for its second lunar touchdown on Thursday, carrying cutting-edge payloads to support future human mis

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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.
Tue, March 4, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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.

The article from MSN discusses the growing emphasis on businesses leveraging science and technology talent to drive innovation and economic growth. It highlights the UK government's push for companies to engage more with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates to fill the skills gap in these critical areas. The piece mentions initiatives like the UK's Science and Technology Framework, which aims to make the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030. It also points out the importance of diversity in STEM fields, noting that businesses are encouraged to attract a broader range of talent, including underrepresented groups, to foster innovation. Furthermore, the article touches on the role of educational institutions in preparing students for tech-driven careers and the need for ongoing training to keep up with rapid technological advancements. The overall message is a call to action for businesses to invest in and collaborate with the science and technology sectors to remain competitive globally.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/businesses-urged-to-tap-into-science-and-technology-talent/ar-AA1AiEeQ