Wed, March 5, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Forbes

Four Scientific Technology Trends In 2025

This reality shapes innovation, technology and collaboration among businesses, industries and governments. With timely adoption and implementation, numerous technological developments on the horizon will create new opportunities,

by: businessday

Coronation Insurance addresses compliance and claim process for motorists

Coronation Insurance Plc hosted a webinar to explain the importance of third-party motor insurance. The session featured key

by: Nature

China's supreme court calls for crack down on paper mills

China's highest court has called for a crack down on the activities of paper mills, businesses that churn out fraudulent or poor-quality manuscripts and sell authorships. Some researchers are cautiously optimistic that the court's guidance will help curb the use of these services, while others think the impact will be minimal.

by: AZOM

The Role of Vacuum Technology in Alternative Energy Research

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Discover Ohio State Marion's engineering program; it can lead students to top paying jobs

Prospective students and manufacturers can find out more about Ohio State Marion's engineering technology program during the open house on April 9

by: MSN

Intrepid moon lander witnesses truly breathtaking lunar sunrise

A commercial lander arrived just in time to watch the sun rise over the surface of the moon, capturing dramatic shadows cast among craters under a dazzling bloom of light. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft touched down at 3:34 a.

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

A strong solar storm is expected to bring vibrant auroras visible in several regions tonight. This phenomenon is due to a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, which is set to impact Earth's magnetic field. The auroras, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights, could be seen in parts of the U.S., Canada, and Europe, particularly in areas closer to the poles. The best viewing times are during the night, with optimal conditions being clear, dark skies away from city lights. This event not only offers a spectacular visual display but also highlights the dynamic interaction between solar activity and Earth's atmosphere.

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