Sun, March 16, 2025

by: politicsweb

Declaration of the Eighth South Africa-European Union Summit

Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, met with Mr Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and Mrs Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Cape Town today for the 8th Summit between South Africa and the European Union (EU). The Leaders issued the following statement:

by: Monitor

Kabale's UACE prodigy ponders career choice between Art and Music

At least 92,273 candidates who sat for the 2024 UACE examinations qualify for university admission, compared to 80,816 in 2023, while 48,570 students will miss out on university admission after failing to obtain the required two principal passes, according to the results released on Friday by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).

by: news10nbc

AI nurses: Staffing solution for hospitals or a threat to quality care?

The next time you're due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have.

by: NDTV

Want To Study Computer Science? Check India's Top Institutes As Per QS Rankings 2025

While globally, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is ranked as the best university in the world for Computer Science. Stanford University holds the second position, while Carnegie Mellon University ranks third. The National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked fifth, and the University of Oxford also holds a top position.

by: TechRadar

Diamond set to become mainstream coolant for AI GPU servers as world's best thermal conductor promises 25% better overclocking, and 'double performance per watt'

Our Diamond Cooled GPU servers will empower NxtGen to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability to their customers, reinforcing their position as a leader in AI and othe

by: Insider

The ghosted generation

Whether it's LinkedIn or Tinder, Gen Zers are constantly being told "no." It's sending their anxiety and loneliness into overdrive.

by: Hoodline

University of Texas at Arlington Upholds Elite R1 Research Status, Bolstering State and National Economies

UT Arlington maintains its elite R1 research status, reflecting its high level of academic research activity and impact.

by: CNN

SpaceX's Crew-10 arrives at the ISS, paving the way for NASA's Wilmore and Williams to return home

The crew-swap mission will enable NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth from the International Space Station.

by: PCMag

OpenAI Says China Could 'Compel' DeepSeek to Cause Harm, Calls for Ban

The ChatGPT maker calls for a ban on China-produced AI models 'that violate user privacy and create security risks such as the risk of IP theft.' But any ban would probably benefit OpenAI, too.

by: News18

AP EAMCET 2025 Registration Begins At cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, Check Exam Schedule

As per the official schedule, the pharmacy and agriculture exams will be held on May 19 and 20 while the engineering exams will take place from May 21 to 27.
Sat, March 15, 2025

by: PCMag

RIP Google Assistant? Gemini AI Poised to Replace It This Year

It's time for a 'platform shift,' Google says. But only if you have a device that can run Gemini with more than 2GB of RAM and Android 10 or later.

by: CNET

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 16, #174

Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition offers some fun categories today.

by: news10nbc

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albania's opposition Saturday protested the left-wing government's decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections.

by: Hoodline

Esports Stadium Arlington to Host HAKcon 2025: Free STEAM Event for Aspiring Young Innovators

HAKcon 2025, a free STEAM event for middle and high school students, will take place at Esports Stadium Arlington on May 9.

by: InvestorPlace

Quantum Stocks Just Had Their Breakout Moment - This Is Only the Beginning

The market may be turbulent, but innovation never stops — and that's exactly why InvestorPlace Senior Analyst Louis Navellier remains confident. Just days ago, a little-known quantum computing called D-Wave Quantum's announced a breakthrough in the quantum computing space.

by: Zawya

MBRSC announces successful launch of Etihad-SAT

Satellite was launched from the Vandenburg Space Force Base in the USA onboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday at 10.43 AM (UAE time)

by: NextBigFuture

Faster and Safer Version of Zubrins Nuclear Salt Water Rocket- Practical Interstellar Travel for Humans

AI gives a thumbs up to Brett Bellmore innovative modifications to Robert Zubrin's Nuclear Salt Water Rocket (NSWR). Switching from water to polyethene and

by: Sohu

Embracing the AI Era?A New Educational Paradigm is Emerging

"Automated Code" ≠ "Obsolete Skills": A superficial reliance on AI can relegate a person to the role of user. True mastery of algorithms and data structures lets you become a shaper of AI, leveraging automation for higher-level creativity.

by: DatacenterDynamics

IBM to place quantum computer in Spain for Basque government

IBM announced plans to supply Fundación Ikerbasque (the Basque Foundation for Science) with a quantum computer in March 2023. At the time, the company was set to deliver a Heron-powered System One to Ikerbasque's main campus in San Sebastian by the end of 2024.

by: IOL

Jamie Thurston Wyngaard: A young innovator from the Cape Flats flying the South African flag high on global stages

Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, who grew up on the Cape Flats, is revolutionising the payments industry and earning global recognition as a leader in technology and innovation.

by: WCTV

WCTV's Rob Nucatola announced as Grand Marshall for 2025 Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade

WCTV Meteorologist and Good Morning Show Anchor Rob Nucatola will be the Grand Marshall for the 2025 Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade.

by: Reuters

US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid talk of nuclear weapons

The U.S. Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a "sensitive" country, a spokesperson said on Friday, after the South Korean president briefly imposed martial law and amid talk of Seoul potentially developing nuclear weapons.
Fri, March 14, 2025

by: BBC

SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return

SpaceX has launched a rocket carrying a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a plan to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home. The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight days,

by: WKBN

Oh WOW! hosts open house for major expansion

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — There was an open house Friday in downtown Youngstown for a major expansion at Oh WOW! Children's Center for Science and Technology. "Right now we have three different spaces going on the second floor," said Executive Director Katie Seminara-DeToro.

by: Newsweek

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, AI Is Improving the Fan Experience

The NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers have adopted multiple new technologies and artificial intelligence tools to drive their operations forward. This includes collection and distribution of highlights as a way to engage fans,

by: NextBigFuture

Ultimate Nuclear Salt Water Rocket 7.6% of Light Speed

Nuclear Salt Water Rocket (NSWR) is a rocket that uses known physics and engineering and there are versions that could reach 7-8% of light speed. The use low

by: Verdict

OpenAI seeks relief from state regulations in US

OpenAI has appealed to the US government for relief from restrictive state regulations, advocating for federal protection to support AI innovation. In its submission to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP),

by: ZDNet

These 3 AI themes dominated SXSW - and here's how they can help you navigate 2025

I sat through a dozen AI panels at SXSW, and three dominant themes came up again and again. Here's what they mean for you.

by: WCTV

Robots to face off at Al Lawson Center this weekend during student engineering competition

The FSU-FAMU joint College of Engineering is teaming up with NASA and other engineering groups to host the FIRST Tallahassee Regional this weekend at the center on Florida A&M's campus.

by: IPWatchdog

IP News: Barks & Bites for Friday, March 14 | IPWatchdog

Trump nominates John Squires as Director of the USPTO; former USPTO Solicitor Farheena Rasheed to the PTAB as Vice Chief; Senate Commerce Committee advances nomination of Michael Kratsios for Director of Office of Science and Technology Policy;

by: CNN

SpaceX Crew-10 launch will pave the way for NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home

SpaceX aims to launch Crew-10 on Friday. The crew-swap mission will enable NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home from the International Space Station.

by: swiftcurrentonline

Grade seven science genius captivates judges

A grade seven student from Fairview School astonished the judging panel at the Chinook Regional Science Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday to earn a trip to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in the Maritimes. S

by: AZoNano

POSTECH-Led Collaboration Achieves Breakthrough in EV Battery Performance

The nano-spring coating technique developed by Professor Park's team enhances EV battery durability and energy density, addressing key performance challenges.

by: Yahoo

IBM, Basque Government to install IBM Quantum System Two in Spain

The Basque Government, and IBM (IBM) announced plans to install Europe's first IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center on Ikerbasque Foundation's main campus in San Sebastian,

by: insideHPC

ISC 2025 Midweek Keynote Explores New Climate Forecasting Paradigms

The ISC 2025 conference has announced that climate scientist and meteorologist Prof. Dr. Bjorn Stevens will deliver a keynote address for ISC's midweek keynote on Wednesday, June 11. In his presentation entitled "The New Landscape of Climate Computing" he will talk about how artificial intelligence (AI),

by: ExtremeTech

Anthony Russo on Robots and 'The Electric State'

If there's one task nearly every robot movie seeks to accomplish, it's exploring humans' relationships with new and advancing technologies. But most of these films look to the future, placing cyborg cops and uncanny humanoids in a cinematic exaggeration of tomorrow.

by: AZOM

Understanding the Origin of Magnetic Moment Enhancement in Novel Alloys

Magnetic materials have become indispensable to various technologies that support our modern society, such as data storage devices, electric motors, and magnetic sensors.

by: CNA

Bolstering semiconductor supply chain resilience with a robust global network

Through strategic investments, cutting-edge R&D and global partnerships, Fujifilm is strengthening its position as a key supplier of advanced materials.

by: ScienceAlert

Imaginary Numbers Are an Important Tool For Technology And Engineering

To a nonmathematician, having the letter "i" represent a number that does not quite exist and is "imaginary" can be hard to wrap your head around.

by: CCN

Freedom of Information Request Reveals UK Science Minister Used ChatGPT for AI Policy Guidance

by: TechRadar

OpenAI calls on US government to ban DeepSeek, calling it 'state-subsidized' and 'state-controlled'

OpenAI has sent a proposal to the Office of Science and Technology Policy that calls on the US government to ban the use of DeepSeek in governments, military, and intelligence services. Mentioning the Chinese AI by name, the proposal calls DeepSeek "state-subsidized" and "state-controlled".

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.

Freedom of Information Request Reveals UK Science Minister Used ChatGPT for AI Policy Guidance

U.K. Science and Technology Secretary Peter used ChatGPT to help guide policy. Kyle's chatbot queries reveal the rising influence of AI in public policy decisions.

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the UK's Science Minister, George Freeman, utilized ChatGPT to help formulate policy guidance on artificial intelligence. The request, made by the campaign group Big Brother Watch, uncovered that Freeman used the AI chatbot to generate a response to a parliamentary question regarding the government's approach to AI regulation. This incident has sparked concerns about the reliance on AI for crafting official government policy, highlighting potential issues with accuracy, bias, and the lack of human oversight in decision-making processes. The use of ChatGPT by a government official for such purposes underscores the growing integration of AI tools in governance, raising questions about transparency and the adequacy of current AI systems in handling complex policy matters.

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