• Mon, March 10, 2025

by: SpaceNews

NASA closes offices, lays off staff as it prepares for larger workforce reductions

by: InsideNoVa

Family of missing Loudoun college student seeks kidnapping investigation in Dominican Republic

After three days of searching the waters and shores near a resort beach in Punta Cana, where his daughter was last seen, the father of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki of South Riding has asked Dominican Republic officials to widen their investigation into kidnapping and abduction.

by: WAPT

Spring Break programs engage metro area children and teens

Local museums and arts centers offer educational and fun activities for children and teens during Spring Break.

by: Wired

What's Really Happening With Elon Musk and Those 'Stranded' Astronauts?

Two NASA officials have weighed in on the public dispute over when and how to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the International Space Station since June.

by: NextBigFuture

Robust and Resilient Open AI Power to the People Versus Central Superintelligence Strategy

National Security AI is a plan of geopolitical control in world of powerful AI and superintelligence. It has superintelligence strategy. I propose a robust

by: GlobalData

European Energy to sell 470MW wind and solar project to Energix

European Energy has agreed with Energix to sell a 470MW wind and solar project in Lithuania, comprising a wind farm and a PV facility.

by: AZoNano

Controlling Light Color and Frequency for Advanced Technologies

Breakthrough in light emission control from nanoscale sources in 2D materials could enhance ultra-high-resolution displays and quantum computing technologies.

by: techUK

Entrepreneur and Investor's Guide: Immigration in Due Diligence

Due diligence traditionally covers business operations, finances, intellectual property laws, and litigation risks. However, immigration needs to start being considered

by: DCCEEW

The science behind compost and soil health

Episode 3In this episode hear:soil scientist Dr Susan Orgil explain the science of soil healthhow the microbial and chemical processes in compost make it a powerful tool.Learn how compost helps:improve soil carbon and structurewater retentionnutrient availabilityenhance farm resilienceplay a role in climate adaptation.

by: MSN

Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people

The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when a car swerves into its lane. But its steering wheel is turning on its own, and there's no one in the driver's seat.

by: AZOM

Delmic and Digital Surf Unveil "CL Workspace" Software Packages for Advanced Cathodoluminescence Data Analysis

Delmic and Digital Surf are proud to bring to market new CL Workspace software powered by Mountains® technology, an innovative analysis solution for use with Delmic's advanced cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging systems.

by: AZoLifeSciences

$30 Million Grant Supports AI-Powered Antibody Therapy Development

An ambitious project led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators aims to use artificial intelligence technologies to generate antibody therapies against any antigen target of interest.

by: UPI

NASA set to launch its SPHEREx, PUNCH missions on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket

NASA and SpaceX on Monday will launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH spacecraft's in order to seek a better understanding of the known universe.

by: Yahoo

US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize

by: ZDNet

Will synthetic data derail generative AI's momentum or be the breakthrough we need?

At SXSW, Nvidia's Mike Hollinger and other business leaders unpack the potential benefits - and pitfalls - of using simulated data.

by: Newsweek

Photos Show New Supersonic Missile Threatening China's Navy

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by: MSN

NASA lays off top scientist and deputies as it implements DOGE's job cuts that will see hundreds leave space agency

"Many of these cuts are likely to be essentially irreversible, point of no return..." "Because a bunch of white guys without a science or technology strategy is a great way for #NASA to succeed," said planetary scientist Bob Pappalardo, who worked ...
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by: News24

IEC announces e-voting journey, but warns it will be slow and mindful of many loopholes

As the IEC launched a debate around the introduction of e-voting this week, it has already warned that the issue should be treated with due sensitivity given the digital divide in the country and concerns about security and trust that may arise.

by: Grist

In Trump's new purge of climate language, even 'resilience' isn't safe

In his first hours back in the White House in January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship." Yet it was immediately clear he was in fact imposing rules on language,

by: BBC

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

But this was not an AI showroom or laboratory - this robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Timmy. The first night it came home, Timmy hugged his little robot friend before heading to bed.

by: Edutopia

8 Hands-On STEAM Projects Your Students Will Enjoy

Elementary students learn to tackle real-world problems and develop their creativity and critical thinking skills through these activities.

by: SpaceNews

Long March 8 launches Thousand Sails satellites from commercial spaceport

by: Insider

Photo taken on the moon shows what went wrong with an American space company's latest mission

Intuitive Machines' latest mission ended early after its lunar lander Athena touched down in a moon crater and fell onto its side.

by: People

What Happened to College Student Who Vanished on Spring Break Trip in the Dominican Republic? What We Know So Far

Authorities continue to search for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who has been missing since March 6 — here's what we know so far

by: CNN

Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting

Divers, underwater submersibles and remotely operated vehicles found 886 marine species over a 16-month period, and they have all been deemed new to science.

by: Astronomy

Astronomers have spotted the most distant comet ever discovered

This is the fourth comet Gröller has discovered, but given its extraordinary distance, it was the most exciting find, he says. Although the Catalina Sky Survey's main job is finding near-Earth asteroids, comets do occasionally show up in the data, and "it's a nice perk of this job that we get a comet named after us," he says.

by: Worldcrunch

Our World Has Swallowed That Old Poison: Politics Based On Blind Faith

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's creation of the White House Faith Office in early February, Loris Zanatta writes in Clarín that religious politics is already on the verge of becoming political religion,

by: CNET

Roomba's Cheapest Robot Vacuums Now Have 3 Premium Features (Without the Upcharge)

Robot Roomba's new 2025 lineup brings formerly premium-level features into its entry-level and midrange models. Here's what's new.

by: WBNG

Congressman Riley responds to Trump's plan to remove CHIPs Act

Seriously, how stupid is it to rely on China for something as essential as semiconductors?" said Congressman Josh Riley.

by: Yahoo

Chinese AI agent Manus transcends chatbots, founder of start-up Butterfly Effect says

Chinese start-up Butterfly Effect, creator of general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) agent Manus, appears poised to shake up the red-hot domestic market for large language models (LLMs), as it focuses on applications beyond ChatGPT-like chatbots.

by: rnz

Last-minute reprieve for parts of Callaghan Innovation

The government is ramping up the transition to a new science system, with major shake-ups now due to happen this year.

by: AZoOptics

Utilizing Multimode Fiber for Increased Capacity and Noise Tolerance

A new optical semantic communication system using multimode fiber achieves seven-fold transmission capacity, improving data exchange and noise tolerance.

by: Indy100

Sign up to push notifications from Indy100 and never miss a story

There's a brand new way to keep up to date with everything Indy100, and agreeing to receive our new push notifications means you'll never miss a story. It's a great way to stay on top of the latest, weirdest talking points from across the internet (basically,

by: Firstpost

Is China a step closer to making vaccine for stroke and heart attack?

Researchers in China have developed a nanovaccine to prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries - atherosclerosis - that can result in blood clots, stroke and heart attacks. The vaccine was injected into mice that were fed a high-cholesterol diet.

by: jacobin

Noam Chomsky and the Socialist Alternative to Climate Chaos

Noam Chomsky's best-known political contribution is his powerful, long-running critique of US foreign policy. But Chomsky has also used his global platform to sound the alarm about the climate crisis and chart a path away from disaster.

by: IFLScience

NASA Departments Eliminated As President Trump Sets His Sights On Mars

The move leaves the space agency, which President Trump says will land humans on Mars, without a chief scientist, and no plans to refill the role held by Dr Katherine Calvin. The position has existed since the 1980s, though it was removed by President George W. Bush in 2005, and reinstated by President Barack Obama in 2011.

by: Gizmodo

Trump's Dismantling of NASA Has Officially Begun

Newly announced layoffs highlight the troubling impact of DOGE on the space agency and federal workers as a whole.

by: KTAR

ASU announces downtown Phoenix location of future medical school

Arizona State University announced on Monday the location of where its future state-of-the-art medical school will be built.

by: NextBigFuture

Which Will Be the Largest Unlock in Asset Value Ever?

Traditional networks cover ~73% of Africa's land but leave 20-30% of global landmasses (and 90% of oceans) unserved. Starlink's 7500 planned direct-to-cell satellites could provide ubiquitous coverage, a feat worth billions in economic and social impact.

by: THISDAYLIVE

Tinubu Appoints VC, Other Principal Officers For University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta

President Bola Tinubu has appointed principal officers for the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, Potsikum,

by: dw

NASA terminates science and technology roles amid Trump cuts

Three departments at the space agency will be terminated, including that of Chief Scientist, in Donald Trump administration's drive to cut costs.

by: IOL

HONOR's $10bn AI ecosystem plan dominates MWC 2025 with 50+ awards

HONOR showcases its ambitious transformation at MWC 2025, unveiling the groundbreaking HONOR ALPHA PLAN backed by a $10 billion+ investment. The tech giant's strategic shift from smartphone maker to AI ecosystem leader,

by: Digit

iQOO Neo 10R Launched In India At Rs 26,999: Check Price, Sale Date, Offers And Specs

QOO Neo 10R debuts in India at Rs 26,999, featuring Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a 50MP camera, and 6,400mAh battery., Gadgets News - Times Now

by: IFLScience

How Indigenous Myths, Story-Telling, And Knowledge Could Forewarn Us Of Natural Disasters

For generations, people across the world have lived within reach of the planet's most hazardous environments. What can their stories tell us about surviving the disasters of the future?

by: CNN

Massive megalodon was even longer than scientists thought

Megalodon may have been up to 80 feet long, but the colossal extinct shark was also probably thinner than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.

by: NextBigFuture

AI Agent Competitive Landscape and Manus AI Innovations

Manus AI, developed by the Chinese startup Monica.im is making a lot of splash as the world's first fully autonomous AI agent. Manus operates independently,

by: CNN

China unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high-tech power

China's leaders have spent the past week unveiling their plan to steer the world's second-largest economy through looming challenges by transforming the country into a technological powerhouse and ramping up spending to hit an ambitious growth target.

by: CNN

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

Weather has delayed NASA's 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.

NASA set to launch its SPHEREx, PUNCH missions on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket

NASA and SpaceX on Monday will launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH spacecraft's in order to seek a better understanding of the known universe.
NASA is preparing to launch two significant missions, SPHEREx and PUNCH, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) mission aims to explore the origins of the universe by mapping the distribution of water and ice in our galaxy, studying the cosmic history of galaxy formation, and understanding the physics of cosmic inflation. Meanwhile, the PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission will focus on studying the Sun's corona and the heliosphere, providing insights into solar wind and space weather. These missions will enhance our understanding of both the vast expanse of the cosmos and the dynamic environment of our own solar system.

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