Mon, March 17, 2025

by: Nature

What's in store for US science as funding bill averts government shutdown

Spending on research, including at the NIH, will see modest cuts this year. But the threat of big reductions in future remain.

by: CNN

Firefly's Blue Ghost lander finishes historic mission, meeting '100%' of objectives

Firefly Aerospace on Monday announced the conclusion of its Blue Ghost lunar lander mission, declaring it the first "fully successful" commercial operation on the moon.

by: GlobalData

CASIT to join forces with academic centres for academic hub launch

Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology (CASIT) in the US has announced the establishment of a Center to Stream Healthcare in Place (C2SHIP) academic hub in collaboration with over 24 academic and industrial centres.

by: PopCrush

Did You Know a 'Butt Load' Is an Actual Measurement?

by: InsideNoVa

Construction underway on Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun County

Plans for the Northern Virginia Science Center are steadily coming to fruition, as the start of construction on the new site near Dulles was announced last week. The science center is expected to draw over 300,

by: NextBigFuture

Tricking Waymo, Cruise and Tesla Driving Systems

Youtuber Mark Rober made a video sponsored by Luminar Lidar (valuation about $170M-200 Million) which used a large billboard sized picture of the road ahead

by: IFLScience

A New Way To Detect Pacific Earthquakes Using Deep-Sea Cables Shows Groundbreaking Results

The Southern Cross NEXT is a 15,857-kilometre (9,853-mile) network of submarine cables that links Sydney and Auckland, as well as Los Angeles and the Pacific Islands of Fiji, Tokelau, and Kiribati. Using fiber-optic cables, it provides high-capacity broadband internet connectivity between this part of the Pacific.

by: UPI

Firefly Areospace's Blue Ghost commercial moonlander completes two-week mission

After the first successful commercial moon landing, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost completed its first mission two weeks in.

by: ISACA

Will MFA Redefine Cyberdefense in the 21 st Century

MFA has the potential to revolutionize cyberdefense in the 21st century. There is value to be gained from delving into its benefits, limitations, and the possibilities it offers when integrated with emerging technologies.

by: abc27

Cumberland Co. student wins Central Pennsylvania Spelling Bee for second consecutive year

A Cumberland County middle school student won the Central Pennsylvania Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year and will advance to the Scripps National

by: Forbes

Current Climate: The EPA's Radical, Un-Republican Shift

In this week's Current Climate newsletter, EPA's radical break with Republican history; a climate-friendly digital bank's troubled tale; decarbonization challenges ahead

by: Variety

CPH:DOX Chief and Head of Industry on Their Program, Standing Up for Values and Sticking Together (EXCLUSIVE)

More than 355 decision-makers and 90 broadcasters/platforms have signed up for the major documentary industry showcase.

by: Insider

I work at a leading quantum lab: Here are the qualifications recruiters in the field are looking for

Yaad Oren is a managing director at one of the world's largest tech companies. He explained what recruiters in quantum computing are looking for.

by: Vox

Trump's attacks on higher ed could provide a chance to reimagine the university

As a result, when well-resourced STEM departments fall, they take humanities down with them. And when graduate programs downsize, universities lose the PhD students that keep research and undergraduate education afloat. And without grad student labor, the whole academic system crumbles.

by: Entrepreneur

Zero Budget for Error: Safeguarding Terabytes of Medical Data

In this interview, Nithinreddy Burgula discusses how to ensure the seamless operation of databases in mission-critical projects, manage terabytes of confidential data with precision, and highlights the essential role well-coordinated technical teams play in these complex processes.

by: exchange4media

Rohit Chatter joins Angel One as Chief Data Officer

Rohit Chatter has nearly three decades in AI, data science and analytics coupled with application and platform development. Prior to joining Angel One, Rohit was the Chief Software Architect at Walmart Global Tech,

by: AsiaOne

South Korea calls to avoid impact on US co-operation after 'sensitive' country designation

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Monday (March 17) to avoid any negative impact on science, technology and energy co-operation with the United States, after the US Department of Energy (DOE) designated South Korea as a 'sensitive' country.

by: NKyTribune

Expert says COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is 'safe and effective,' as Senate Bill 177 languishes

By Kushi Arora Kentucky Health News A bill that would have banned schools and workplaces from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine or any mRNA vaccine for student enrollment, employment, or medical treatment and would have made it illegal to give such vaccines to children died while waiting on a hearing in its assigned state legislative

by: CNET

NASA Crew-10 Has Docked at ISS to Relieve 'Stranded' Astronauts

Finally! A replacement crew has arrived at the ISS, and Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will come home at last.
Sun, March 16, 2025

by: Mint

Sunita Williams return LIVE Updates: Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to return to Earth after nearly 300 days in space

Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams are set to return to Earth after nearly 300 days in space, far exceeding their original 8-day mission plan.

by: Reuters

South Korea calls to avoid impact on US cooperation after 'sensitive' country designation

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Monday to avoid any negative impact in science technology and energy cooperation with the United States, after the U.S. Department of Energy designated South Korea as a 'sensitive' country,

by: CNBC

The U.S. is losing ground to China in nuclear fusion, as AI power needs surge

China entered the fusion race in the early 2000s, about 50 years after the U.S., when it joined more than 30 nations to collaborate on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor fusion megaproject in France. But ITER has since hit major delays.

by: Futurism

OpenAI Says It's "Over" If It Can't Steal All Your Copyrighted Work

OpenAI is raising the specter of China and suggesting the US will lose the AI race if it's unable to scrape copyrighted materials. As Ars Technica reports,

by: Astronomy

Space scientists fearful as Trump administration targets science and mulls NASA cuts

Researchers worry an "extinction-level event" is coming for space science as the Trump administration looks to slash spending.

by: BarrieToday

Barrie teacher aims to 'bridge gap between logic, emotion' through art

There is such a disconnect, so when we integrate and incorporate the arts, that is where we start to bridge connections for all children,' says Crave Arts Academy founder

by: Varsity

News in Brief: saving trees, the science of flowers, and Lego towers

A lighthearted round-up of this week's Cambridge news, featuring green-thumbed engineers and yet another creative use for AI

by: Vanguard

Strange disease kills five Kebbi varsity students

A yet-to-be-identified disease has reportedly claimed the lives of five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA).

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: 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.

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

The article from NextBigFuture discusses a new concept for a nuclear salt-water rocket (NSWR) proposed by Robert Zubrin, which aims to make interstellar travel practical for humans. This version of the NSWR uses a safer and faster propulsion method by employing a nuclear salt-water solution where the nuclear reactions occur in a controlled manner. The rocket would expel a high-speed exhaust of hot plasma, providing thrust far superior to conventional chemical rockets. Key improvements include the use of a magnetic nozzle to direct the exhaust, reducing the risk of radiation exposure to the crew and spacecraft. The design also promises to significantly reduce travel times to destinations like Mars, potentially making trips in weeks rather than months, and could theoretically enable missions to the nearest stars within a human lifetime. The article highlights the potential for this technology to revolutionize space travel by making it faster, safer, and more accessible, although it acknowledges that significant engineering and safety challenges remain before such a system could be implemented.

Read the Full NextBigFuture Article at:
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2025/03/faster-and-safer-version-of-zubrins-nuclear-salt-water-rocket-practical-interstellar-travel-for-humans.html