Fri, March 14, 2025

by: KGOU

The best and biggest games of 2025 so far

by: Moneycontrol

Trump, Musk's fund cuts for science creates adverse reaction in research world

Trump's mass firings and freezing of billions of dollars appropriated by Congress could have ripple effects on the US scientific enterprise for years to come

by: collider

10 'Black Mirror' Episodes That Turned Out to Be Scarily Accurate

Netflix's Black Mirror was catnip for horror and sci-fi fans alike but some of its episodes turned out to be scarily accurate.

by: Bloomberg

Trump's Science Cuts Have Thrown the Research World Into Chaos

Firing federal workers and freezing grants are upending a world-class system the US has built since World War II.

by: Insider

OpenAI slams DeepSeek, warning the US government that China is catching up fast

In a letter to the US government, OpenAI also outlined policy recommendations to secure America's lead in AI.

by: sanews

South Africa-European Union Summit concludes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the European Union's €4.7 billion Global Gateway Investment Package aimed at supporting strategic investment projects.

by: Marketplace

New technology helps blind sports fans level up their arena experience

The OneCourt device gives blind and low-vision sports fans the opportunity to engage with basketball games through touch.
Thu, March 13, 2025

by: Reuters

After DeepSeek, Chinese fund managers beat High-Flyer's path to AI

Flyer's use of artificial intelligence in trading markets has spurred an AI arms race among mainland asset managers that could shake up the country's $10 trillion fund management industry.

by: SiliconANGLE

OpenAI calls on Trump to eliminate restrictions on the AI industry

OpenAI has submitted a lengthy proposal to the U.S. government, aiming to influence its upcoming AI Action Plan, a strategy report that many believe will guide President Donald Trump's policy on artificial intelligence technology.

by: NextBigFuture

Superintelligence in Important Areas Before AGI

Youtuber Dr. Mike does an excellent give into intelligence, superintelligence and AGI. He parses all of the different intelligence domains. He observes that machines are already superintelligence in many areas of intelligence. Computers have long been superintelligence in calculation and memory.

by: Time

The True Cost of Trump's Cuts to NOAA and NASA

Environmentalists warn that the Earth is running a fever and, with the latest NOAA firings, we've begun sacking the doctors.

by: AlphaGalileo

Innovative Study Highlights BMP9 and SHH as Key Drivers of Bone Repair

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) directly affect the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells and are integral to bone tissue development. BMP9, a

by: Swarajya

IIT-Delhi Tops Indian Institutes In QS Subject Rankings, Secures 26th Spot In Engineering and Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has emerged as India's top-performing institution in the Engineering and Technology category, securing the 26th rank globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, reported The Indian Express.

by: TechCrunch

FBI, EPA, and Treasury told Citibank to freeze funds as Trump administration tries to claw back climate money

The accounts were frozen in February, but documents filed today make public details which had previously been unknown.

by: Polygon

How Magic: The Gathering's space opera found its voice

In an era of Magic where the game's 30 years of storytelling and character development are now meant to coexist with other fandoms, including Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings, and Fallout, properly conveying the Magic of Edge of Eternities emerged as the most important aspect to promoting the expansion.

by: AZoLifeSciences

Molecular Intelligence Simplifies Cryo-EM Data Analysis with AI

Scientists from Purdue University's College of Science and the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing have established Molecular Intelligence, a software company dedicated to assisting researchers in determining the 3D structures of biomolecules captured through cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).

by: Insider

An 18-year-old won $250,000 for discovering over a million objects in space. Some could help unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries.

Matteo Paz built a machine-learning algorithm in high school to analyze heaps of data for NASA. He just won a $250,000 Science Talent Search award.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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,

The article from Nextgov discusses Donald Trump's potential pick for U.S. Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who would also serve in a dual role as the head of a new White House Office of Innovation. This individual, if appointed, would be tasked with driving technological innovation across federal agencies, aiming to streamline government operations and enhance service delivery through technology. The role would involve significant responsibilities in policy-making, technology strategy, and fostering innovation, potentially reshaping how technology is integrated into government functions. The article highlights the implications of this dual role, suggesting it could lead to a more centralized approach to tech policy and innovation within the federal government, potentially affecting how technology projects are prioritized and executed.

Read the Full Nextgov Article at:
https://www.nextgov.com/people/2025/03/trumps-us-chief-technology-officer-pick-would-serve-dual-role/403681/