• Thu, March 6, 2025

by: BBC

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Deep-sea mining is highly controversial partly because the deep seabed is more or less untouched and still relatively poorly understood. "If you're not sure what's down there, then leave it alone," says John Childs at Lancaster University. "That's been the widespread position from science [to date]."

by: Firstpost

History Today: Why March 7 is remembered as 'Bloody Sunday' in America

On March 7, 1965, the Black Rights movement in America witnessed a turning point when hundreds of activists were confronted by state troopers as they tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma,

by: SciTechDaily

New Study Reveals the Hidden Danger of Red Meat: Cancer-Causing Iron

A new study reveals the connection between dietary iron and cancer progression, paving the way for targeted therapies in Singapore and beyond. Scientists from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR),
  • Fri, March 7, 2025

by: Oneindia

Karnataka Budget 2025: What Bengaluru Got & What It Didn't? Full Breakdown

Karnataka Budget 2025 focuses on Bengaluru's development with metro expansion, road infrastructure, Cauvery Stage-6 project, and IT sector growth. Key takeaways inside!

by: Wired

Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections

Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it's time to accept that good quality social connections are a fundamental human need.

by: IFLScience

Acoustic Sensors Detect Spacecraft's Sample Return Capsule Plummeting Into Earth's Atmosphere

A spacecraft's sample return capsule was detected entering the Earth's atmosphere using acoustic sensors by a team of scientists from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and Colorado State University.

by: SciTechDaily

Quantum Revolution: Atoms Trapped on a Chip

By miniaturizing cold atom trapping with integrated photonics, researchers are making quantum technologies portable. Their photonic chip system replaces traditional free-space optics, offering a path toward highly precise,

by: Variety

'Rule Breakers' Review: STEM Power Meets Girl Power in Tale of a Female Robotics Team From Afghanistan

Based on actual events, director Bill Guttentag's rousing 'Rule Breakers' is inspirational yet somehow it also feels oh-so-cautionary.

by: MovieWeb

10 Upcoming Movies Based on New York Times Best Sellers

These films have the potential to translate the themes, essence, and unique qualities of their respective novels.

by: ISACA

SheLeadsTech Scholarship Winners Share Visions for the Future

ISACA SheLeadsTech scholarship winners outline their visions for the future and what the scholarship has meant to them as they work toward entering digital trust professions such as security and GRC.

by: Hoodline

Singapore-MIT Alliance Innovates with Nanosensor for Real-Time Plant Iron Tracking

SMART researchers, in collaboration with TLL and MIT, have developed a nanosensor for noninvasive, real-time tracking of iron levels in plants, potentially transforming crop management and fertilization strategies.

by: Femina

International Women's Day Special: Rising Stars In STEM Shaping The Future

As we celebrate Women's Day 2025, here's a tribute to all the women who are proving that when they thrive in STEM, society moves forward.

by: Forbes

Fordham University Receives A Record $100 Million Gift

Fordham University announced Thursday that it had been given $100 million from alums Maurice (Mo) & Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe. It's the largest gift in Fordham's history.

by: NextBigFuture

Quantum Computers May Not Be Showing Many Worlds

Join Curt Jaimungal talks to Harvard physicist Jacob Barandes and Scott Aaronson. Jacob Barandes claims quantum mechanics can be reformulated without wave

by: MSN

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: Best Things to Do with Kids

Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry stands alone in Hyde Park, away from Chicago's Museum Campus. But for parents lugging kids along on a museum trip, that might be a good thing — fitting in the whole three-story museum in one day is a ...

by: CNN

Lying sideways on the moon, the Athena lander is declared dead

The Houston-based company that was set to deliver a historic water-hunting mission to the lunar south pole says its Athena lander is dead on the moon.

by: AZOM

A New Era of STEM - Optimization for Advanced Materials Discovery

Explore Thermo Fisher's latest developments in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) technology, specifically focusing on the new Iliad platform.

by: CNET

Intuitive Machines Lander Lands Wonky on Moon, Mission Ends

Intuitive Machines' IM-2 Athena lander ended up on its side on the moon, forcing a premature end to a mission packed with rovers and NASA science.

by: Newsweek

Coursera Leader: Address the AI Gender Gap Before It Grows

While the broader tech field has a gender representation gap, particularly in key roles, AI may exacerbate that inequality.

by: Gizmodo

Intuitive Machines Moon Lander Confirmed Dead After Toppling on Its Side

Less than a day after Intuitive Machines landed on the Moon, the company declared an early end to its mission after its Athena spacecraft would up lying sideways on the lunar surface.

by: FedScoop

Sen. Ernst introduces bill to reauthorize small business tech programs

The Iowa Republican wants to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs until 2028.

by: STAT

At 'Stand Up for Science' rally, Francis Collins warns major NIH research programs 'at severe risk'

At "Stand Up for Science" rallies across the U.S., scientists and their supporters protested Trump administration actions affecting research.

by: FOX59

Indiana Congressmen react to President Trump's call to 'get rid of' the CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.- During his State of the Union on Tuesday, President Donald Trump called on Congress to "get rid of" the CHIPS and Science Act — a move that caught several lawmakers on both

by: Yahoo

Shenandoah schools test translator earbuds

The first months of this school year were tough for Rosie, Maria and Jose, three Shenandoah seventh-graders who arrived from Mexico and speak Spanish only. The school district refers to students like them as "newcomers" — those that are new to Shenandoah,

by: BBC

Granny gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail

Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.

by: rnz

Gene technology changes: What you need to know

Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline MÄ?ori, some say.

by: UPI

Private moon lander returning data to Earth, but location, position unclear

The commercially and privately constructed Athena spacecraft is returning data to NASA scientists on Earth, they announced Thursday. The craft did not land exactly as expected and Its exact location is unclear.

by: CNET

Intuitive Machines Lander Touches Down on Moon, but Lands Wonky

Intuitive Machines aimed for a gentle touchdown of its IM-2 Athena lander, which was packed with rovers, a drone and a NASA moon drill. The company is still assessing the landing.

by: BBC

British Science Week 2025: How are YOU celebrating?

British Science Week is taking place between 7-16 March 2025. This year's theme explores change and adaptation, which is all around us and affects every area of STEM. For example, animals and plants change and adapt to their surroundings to survive.

by: CNN

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar landing mission concludes after one day due to wayward landing

The Houston-based company that was set to deliver a historic water-hunting mission to the lunar south pole says its Athena lander is dead on the moon.

by: AZOM

New Polymeric Material with Advanced Self-Healing and Recyclability Properties

This innovative polymeric material features self-healing capabilities and superior recyclability, paving the way for eco-friendly solutions in plastics.

by: MSN

ISTA Develops 3D-Printed Thermoelectric Materials for Efficient Cooling

Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have developed a groundbreaking method to produce thermoelectric materials using 3D printing. This innovation reduces production costs and enhances performance,
  • Sat, March 8, 2025

by: Oneindia

Meet The Inspiring Women Who Are Handling PM Modi's Social Media Accounts On Women's Day

In a groundbreaking move to celebrate International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over his social media accounts to extraordinary women who are breaking barriers and reshaping India's future.

by: Digit

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2025: Check Best Deals On iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 And More

Flipkart Big Saving Days 2025 is live, offering huge discounts on iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, and more., Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: HerZindagi

International Women's Day 2025: Google Doodle Honours Women In STEM To Celebrate The Occasion

As the world celebrates Women's Day 2025, Google pitches in with a special Doodle honouring trailblazing women in STEM!

by: IFLScience

What's The Strongest Knot, And How Do We Know?

Of course, Alexander had no time for crafts. He broke the knot open, quite literally - with a sword - and went on to rule all of Asia. But what might a real Gordian knot - reputedly the strongest knot to ever exist - have looked like? That's an interesting question.

by: MSN

Measurement System Analysis Resolution, Granularity

Quality improvement methodologies and the analyses that are performed within your organization are only as good as the data on which they are based. That is why it is essential to make sure that your measurement system - your gages,

by: LADbible

Secretive Space Force ship returns to Earth after spending 434 days in orbit conducting mysterious tests

Yep, a secretive Space Force ship has now returned to Earth after a spending a whopping 434 days in orbit conducting some mysterious tests. SpaceX quietly launched the boeing-made X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7) back in 2023 from NASA 's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

by: News18

Breaking Gender Stereotypes In Education: Key To Empowering Girls And An Inclusive Future

Encouraging girls without bias empowers them to take challenges, lead, and build a strong voice—gender-sensitive schooling is key.

by: CNN

NASA delays launch of newest space telescope to search for life's key ingredients

NASA is delaying the launch of the SPHEREx telescope to uncover the ingredients for life in our galaxy, as well as the PUNCH mission to study the sun's mysteries.

by: NextBigFuture

NVIDIA Chip Roadmap: B200, Rubin and Beyond Versus Tesla Dojo 2, 3 and 4

NVIDIA's chip roadmap progresses from the B200, part of the Blackwell architecture, to the Rubin architecture, with hints of potential "ultra" chips or new

by: Forbes

A Bossy Girl's 'Why' To Increasing Women In Technology

This ain't your granddaddy's IT. It's different. And the world needs to know this. Technology, as well as all STEM careers, has a place for you!

by: WNEM

STEM Workshop brings learning to life

The weekend workshop offered students an opportunity to meet people who work in STEM careers, and learn about the hundreds of jobs they can work toward if they stick with STEM. If

by: WAPT

Future engineers gather at STEAM event

A fun event was held this weekend for our future engineers and coders. Bean Path, a nonprofit in Jackson, hosted its family "STEAM" day focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

by: CNN

China has a message for Trump: the US won't stop its rise

As US President Donald Trump ratcheted up economic pressure on China over the past week, Beijing sent back its own message: Its rise won't be interrupted.

by: NextBigFuture

Many Unknowns for Flight 8 SpaceX Starship Failure

Starship's V2 redesign suffered almost exactly the same failure on flight 8 as it did on flight 7, fire in the engine bay leading to engine failure and RUD.

by: NextBigFuture

xAI Expansion to 1 Million GPUs Late in 2025 or Early 2026

In 2025, xAI has bought a one-million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis to expand its AI Data Centers which already has 200,000 Nvidia H100/H200 chips.

by: NextBigFuture

Estimating 5-6 Months to First Megapack Made in Texas

Information from someone who lives and works in the area, online transcripts from the public meetings and public reports, Grok 3 analysis (based upon my

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Deep-sea mining is highly controversial partly because the deep seabed is more or less untouched and still relatively poorly understood. "If you're not sure what's down there, then leave it alone," says John Childs at Lancaster University. "That's been the widespread position from science [to date]."
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 restrict the use of these medications outside of research settings, following a review that raised concerns about the lack of long-term data on their effects. The piece outlines the arguments from both sides: supporters of the blockers argue that they provide crucial time for young people to explore their gender identity without the distress of unwanted puberty, potentially reducing mental health issues. Conversely, critics, including some clinicians and researchers, express worries about potential unknown long-term effects on bone density, brain development, and fertility, as well as the ethical implications of consent from minors. The article also touches on the emotional and political dimensions of the issue, with transgender advocates feeling marginalized by the decision, while others see it as a cautious approach to an under-researched area. The debate reflects broader societal questions about transgender healthcare, youth autonomy, and medical ethics.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg45zwe0v0ro