Thu, March 13, 2025

by: WTOP

1 week after Loudoun Co. student's disappearance, search area widens in Dominican Republic

It's been one week since a Loudoun County, Virginia, college student went missing in the Dominican Republic, and there are still no answers.

by: Axios

EPA to revisit Obama- and Biden-era rules on climate regulations

On a day featuring a blitz of environmental regulatory actions, the EPA on Wednesday announced two particularly sweeping climate change moves. Why it matters: The moves reveal the administration's strategy to "revisit" or "revise" both the social cost of carbon as well as the 16-year-old endangerment finding.

by: CalMatters

California has 30 new proposals to rein in AI. Trump could complicate them

President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration, and it could affect how California regulates artificial intelligence.

by: insideHPC

Quantum vs. Classical HPC: D-Wave Reports Quantum Supremacy on Materials Simulation

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) today announced a quantum advance published in the journal Science, confirming that its annealing quantum

by: Bloomberg

OpenAI Asks White House for Relief From State AI Rules

OpenAI has asked the Trump administration to help shield artificial intelligence companies from a growing number of proposed state regulations if they voluntarily share their models with the federal government.

by: TheHyperHive

How Much of the Ocean Have We Actually Discovered?

Ever wondered how much of our vast, mysterious oceans we've uncovered? Spoiler alert: not nearly as much as you'd think! While we've sent submarines, robots, and even some brave divers into the depths,

by: IOL

How research underfunding robs South Africa of scientific innovations

South African universities are losing vital scientific talent due to chronic research underfunding, forcing researchers to rely on foreign funding that often dictates research priorities. This crisis threatens the country's ability to develop local solutions for pressing health and technological challenges.

by: BBC

Pupils tackling 'real-world problems' using Lego

Schools from across Cornwall are showcasing their science skills in Cornwall Council's Lego League being held at RNAS Culdrose, Helston. Organisers said the competition also involved students collaborating to find a solution to a real-world problem.

by: STAT

Federal research instability risks postdoc careers, American leadership

In a new National Postdoctoral Association report, 43% of postdocs said Trump administration policies have threatened their positions, while more than one-third said their research is delayed or in jeopardy.

by: CNET

Rise Science App Review: Can It Improve Your Sleep?

But the Rise Science sleep app caught my attention -- and that doesn't happen often. The concept of the Rise Science app is based on improving your sleep by monitoring sleep debt and energy levels. According to Rise,

by: GeekWire

GeekWire Awards: Nuclear power, quantum computing and more Innovation of the Year finalists

The finalists for Innovation of the Year at the 2025 GeekWire Awards. Technology at play in the Innovation of the Year category at the GeekWire Awards

by: Moneycontrol

SpaDeX undocking success! ISRO takes a big leap toward Chandrayaan-4 and beyond

ISRO's SpaDeX mission has successfully completed its space undocking phase, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey and paving the way for future projects like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4.
Wed, March 12, 2025

by: Oneindia

Tamil Nadu School Exam Dates: Chexk Class 1-9 Exam Schedule, And Summer Holiday Deets

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has officially announced the final exam schedule for students from classes 1 to 9, along with details regarding the summer vacation period.

by: KHON2

7 facts about the University of Hawai?i's new asteroid mission

And the University of Hawaii has been selected to be a part of this history making adventure. Here are some facts to know: 1. Emily Costello joins the team: Emily Costello who is a planetary scientist at the University of HawaiÊ»i at MÄ?noa is one of eight scientists who have been selected to help NASA study these asteroids.

by: TechCrunch

Anthropic CEO says spies are after $100M AI secrets in a 'few lines of code'

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is worried about spies getting their hands on costly "algorithmic secrets" from the U.S.' top AI companies.

by: KVOA

University of Arizona software will be aboard NASA's SPHEREx to explore universe origins

NASA launched a new space telescope to explore the origins of the universe. The SPHEREx mission, which stands for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe,

by: Axios

Philly student wins $25,000 in national science contest

The winners of one of the nation's oldest science contests were revealed late Tuesday — and a Philly student took home one of the cash prizes. Why it matters: Previous winners of Regeneron Science Talent Search's contests have had prestigious careers,

by: CNN

SpaceX to launch crew-swap mission that will allow NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home

The Crew-10 mission will send four astronauts to the space station to take over for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' crew, finally allowing their return home.

by: PennLive

Entrepreneurs wanted: Applications open for annual small Business Accelerator Program

The free seven-week program will conclude with a pitch competition and the opportunity for one entrepreneur to win $5,000.

by: Patch

Ridgewood Kids Continue 40-Year Tradition Of Flying

While the suits are reused annually, the sense of adventure is fresh every year. The program is flexible, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to their class's interests and integrate space-themed activities into various subjects.

by: LADbible

Scientists have just made a discovery about humans dating back 110,000 years and it changes everything

Scientists examining an ancient cave have made a discovery about humanity's history that dates back some 110,000 years. Excavations took place in the Tinshemet Cave, a newly excavated Middle Paleolithic site in Israel.

by: MSN

Scientists reveal PG Tips Chimp's story with cutting edge technology

After her death, Twycross Zoo donated Choppers's skeleton to NMS, where it became part of an internationally-significant natural science collection of more than 10 million specimens. The study, which is published in the journal Scientific Reports ...

by: Nextgov

Trump's US chief technology officer pick would serve dual-role

President Donald Trump nominated Ethan Klein to be the next U.S. chief technology officer Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Klein will also serve as an associate director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy,

by: CoinTelegraph

Crypto fans are obsessed with longevity and biohacking: Here's why

From Vitalik Buterin to Brian Armstrong, many crypto proponents are obsessed with discovering the secret to immortality. We found out why.

by: FedScoop

The Trump administration picks a U.S. CTO; Judge says the DOGE will likely have to turn over its records sooner rather than later

The White House's CTO nominee earned a PhD from MIT and spent time at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.. And, Elon Musk's group is likely subject to federal records law,

by: NextBigFuture

$50,000 Tesla Cybertruck Using 4680 Iron LFP Batteries in 2026

Currently, the two motor Tesla Cybertruck costs $79,990 and has a range of 325 miles. Tesla is developing its own iron LFP 4680 battery. Iron LFP batteries

by: InsideNoVa

UPDATE: 'Person of interest' named in case of missing college student from Loudoun

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: Moneycontrol

9 Indian Universities, Including IIT Delhi, Among World's Top 50 in QS Subject-Wise Rankings

Nine Indian universities feature in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with IIT Delhi, ISM Dhanbad, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras securing top 50 spots in various categories.

by: Timeslife

From Space to Medicine: The Biggest Discoveries of 2025

From the discovery of new celestial bodies to sketching out revolutionary medical treatments, scientists have pushed the frontiers of knowledge. They have done so in preparation for a very bright future.

by: WPXI

Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Our investigation found security risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

by: dw

Trump cuts NASA top science and technology roles

Three departments at the US space agency will be terminated, including that of chief scientist, in a drive by the Trump administration to cut costs.In an email seen and reported by the Reuters news agency,

by: Reuters

Musk's Starlink and India's Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

By Aditya Kalra, Munsif Vengattil and Nivedita Bhattacharjee NEW DELHI/BENGALURU (Reuters) -Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services to India,

by: UPI

SpaceX, NASA launch two missions to 'collect data' on galaxies, sun

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their SPHEREx and PUNCH missions into orbit Tuesday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, to "collect" data on the sun and millions of galaxies.

by: IOL

Efforts underway by South African researchers to validate traditional medicines for HIV

South African researchers are making significant strides in validating traditional medicines for HIV treatment, highlighting the potential for economic growth and the integration of indigenous knowledge systems.
Tue, March 11, 2025

by: Reuters

NASA SPHEREx telescope is launched to study universe's origins

A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key ingredient for life.

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

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,

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.

The article from CNET discusses iRobot's latest advancements in their Roomba robot vacuum lineup. Key highlights include the introduction of the Roomba Combo Essential, a new budget-friendly model that combines vacuuming and mopping capabilities. iRobot has also enhanced its higher-end models with features like a 60-day hands-free compacting bin, which reduces the frequency of emptying the bin by compressing the dirt and debris. Additionally, the new models incorporate advanced navigation technology with LIDAR for more precise mapping and obstacle avoidance. The redesigned iRobot Home app now offers improved user interface and functionality, allowing for better control and customization of cleaning schedules and preferences. These updates aim to provide a more seamless and efficient cleaning experience, catering to both new and existing Roomba users.

Read the Full CNET Article at:
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/roombas-new-robovac-lineup-60-day-hands-free-compacting-bin-lidar-and-redesigned-app/