Tue, March 18, 2025

by: Yahoo

400 Hollywood Creatives Push Back on OpenAI and Google's Calls to Train AI on Copywritten Material

Celebrities including Ron Howard, Cate Blanchett, Cynthia Erivo and Paul McCartney submitted a letter to a White House office stating "America's global AI leadership must not come at the expense of our essential creative industries.

by: onmanorama

Central University of Kerala gets first science-background Vice-Chancellor in Prof Siddu Algur

Prof Siddu Payappa Algur is appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod

by: Newsweek

NASA Tracking Bus-Sized Asteroid Nearing Earth

NASA is monitoring a bus-sized asteroid as it makes its closest approach to Earth today, among a group of five space rocks passing the planet this week. The asteroid, known as "2025 DU25," will zip past at a distance of approximately 692,000 miles, according to NASA 's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

by: KSTP

Stuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back to Earth

NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally on their way home after more than nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams left the International Space Station in a SpaceX capsule early Tuesday,

by: CNET

The Weirdest New Smart Home Appliances You Can Actually Buy

Weird doesn't mean bad. Here are some of our favorite strange new smart home appliances you can actually buy right now.

by: Sciencing

The Rare Shark Species That Will Outlive Us All

The mysterious Greenland shark has an unusually long lifespan, and scientists are beginning to think they finally know why.

by: Insider

31 of the top defense tech venture capitalists to know

A new wave of techno-optimist patriotism and rising geopolitical tensions are driving more venture capital investing to defense tech startups.

by: CNN

Satellites powered by solid metal could one day use space junk for fuel

Magdrive is working on three versions of its space thrusters, and because they run on solid metal, they might one day even be powered by space junk collected directly in orbit, turning it from threat to fuel source.

by: Gizmodo

Tesla's Self-Driving Fails the Wile E. Coyote Test

At the risk of spoiling the video for you, the Tesla leaves a cartoonishly large hole in the wall after Autopilot plows right through the thing at about 40 miles per hour.

by: Reuters

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

South Korea's acting president urged ministries on Monday to work with the U.S. to avoid any negative impact on science, technology and energy cooperation after the U.S. Department of Energy designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country.

by: NDTV

IIT JAM Results 2025 To Be Out Soon, Check Details

Delhi will announce the Joint Admissions Test (JAM) 2025 results soon. Students who appeared in the IIT JAM exam will be able to check the results by visiting the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in,

by: Moneycontrol

IIT JAM Result 2025 out today @ jam2025.iitd.ac.in, direct link here

Delhi is scheduled to announce the results of the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 today, March 18, 2025.

by: Bisnow

Bay Area Life Sciences Conference

Bay Area life sciences conference will cover the factors behind stabilizing supply and demand for lab space, biotech growth, funding, tenant needs, flexible and sustainable lab spaces, and the growth of the Peninsula market.

by: cnbctv18

ISRO Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will see first SSLV launch in 2027

The state-of-the-art research Centre, housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, will focus on critical advancements in spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management — a key area for India's expanding space ambitions.
Mon, March 17, 2025

by: MyJoyOnline

Court receives amended charge sheet, autopsy report in KNUST murder case

The prosecution handling the murder case of Miss Joana Deladem Yabani has submitted an amended charge sheet and an autopsy report to the court, marking a key development in the ongoing trial.

by: GeekWire

Sen. Cantwell pushes for 'technology NATO' as one way to counter China rather than tariffs

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks alongside National Foreign Trade Council President Demetrios Marantis at a Washington Council of International

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: 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: 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: 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.

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

The article from Varsity discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the use of trigger warnings in educational settings, particularly at the University of Cambridge. It highlights the tension between protecting students from potentially distressing content and the academic freedom to explore challenging material. Some students and academics argue that trigger warnings are essential for mental health and inclusivity, allowing students to prepare for or opt out of content that might trigger traumatic responses. Conversely, critics contend that such warnings could infantilize students, limit free speech, and hinder the educational process by sanitizing the learning environment. The piece also touches on specific instances where trigger warnings have been implemented or debated at Cambridge, reflecting a broader cultural conversation about how universities should balance sensitivity with the robust exchange of ideas.

Read the Full Varsity Article at:
https://www.varsity.co.uk/news/29360