Tue, March 25, 2025

by: Hub

Parker Solar Probe team wins Collier Trophy

The prestigious annual award recognizes exceptional achievement in aeronautics and astronautics in America with respect to performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles

by: Chosunbiz

NST launches platform to boost technology commercialization in South Korea

A cooperation platform has been launched to promote technology commercialization collaboration between government-funded research institutes and corporations.

by: AZoNano

Breakthrough Nano Material Uses Sunlight to Tackle Pollution and Produce Energy

Innovative titanium dioxide nanomats leverage sunlight to eliminate water pollutants, paving the way for sustainable environmental cleanup and energy solutions.

by: TechCrunch

Bill Gates-backed Commonwealth Fusion Systems hits key reactor construction milestone

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) marked a major milestone Tuesday morning, announcing the installation of a key component of its SPARC demonstration

by: Newsweek

Chewing Gum Releases Microplastics Into Your Mouth, Scientists Warn

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic properties of saliva—reaching 94 percent within eight minutes.

by: Fortune

'I'm not trying to turn GSK into Google': How GSK's Silicon Valley veteran has transformed the pharma giant into a tech powerhouse

For much of her early career, Shobie Ramakrishnan called Silicon Valley home. GSK's chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) worked for years at tech giants like Apple and Salesforce before making the switch to the increasingly tech-savvy pharmaceutical sector.

by: AlphaGalileo

UC3M brings almost a dozen informative proposals to the Madrid is Science 2025 Trade Fair. Thursday, March 27 in Pavilion 1 of IFEMA

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will participate on Thursday, March 27 in Pavilion 1 of IFEMA at the XIV Madrid is Science Fair. The

by: AZOM

Flavor Science: Why Plant-Based Sausages Don't Quite Smell Like Meat

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: STAT

Trump picks Susan Monarez to run the CDC

Monarez is the CDC's acting director and a longtime biosecurity expert with ties to former President Biden's flagship health initiative.

by: NextBigFuture

Tesla China Domestic Sales Higher Than Last Year

Tesla China weekly insurance registrations were 17,400 which were 4,200 more than the same week in 2024. This increase has enabled the YTD domestic China car

by: Digit

Engineering Head At Elon Musk's X 'Suddenly' Quits, Here's Why

While the reason for Haofei Wang's sudden departure from Elon Musk's X is not official, speculations are rife about the probable causes for his departure. , Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: Wired

Using Starlink Wi-Fi in the White House Is a Slippery Slope for US Federal IT

The ad hoc addition to the otherwise tightly controlled White House information environment could create blind spots and security exposures while setting potentially dangerous precedent.

by: NDTV

IIIT Delhi Launches BTech In Computer Science And Economics

The programme offers an integrated BTech degree that equips students in both Economics and Computational Methods.
Mon, March 24, 2025

by: KPBS

23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data

by: TribLive

Covid spurred both public health advances and science skepticism

One of the nation's most outspoken vaccine experts believes the U.S. is already forgetting a critical lesson reinforced during the covid-19 pandemic: Vaccines save lives. Dr. Peter Hotez said increased vaccine hesitancy,

by: UPI

Trump elevates Susan Monarez as nominee for CDC director

President Trump selected Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for the permanent role, replacing Dr. David Weldon, whose nomination was withdrawn becaus

by: Mumbrella

IAB Executive Technology Council unveils new chair

Nicole Prior - who serves as head of media and adtech solutions APAC at Microsoft Advertising - is now the chair of IAB's Executive Technology Council.The announcement:IAB Australia announced today that Nicole Prior,

by: PennLive

Harrisburg University's bond rating downgraded again

S&P Global Ratings announced last week that it had downgraded HU's rating from BB- to B- on the bonds issued by the Dauphin County General Authority for the construction of an 11-story academic building that opened in 2023.

by: Reuters

Trump to nominate Susan Monarez to lead US CDC, CBS News reports

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to nominate Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the public health organization that she currently leads in an acting capacity,

by: Wired

The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling

As graduate programs lose spots and labs face shutdowns following Trump administration cuts to science funding, students and researchers are left to figure out what's next.

by: Nature

What CERN does next matters for science and for international cooperation

Researchers at CERN in 2012, including its then director-general Rolf-Dieter Heuer (second right) and current director-general Fabiola Gianotti (centre), anxiously await confirmation that the Higgs boson had finally been found. Credit: Denis Balibouse/Reuters

by: devdiscourse

Discrepancies in Government Statements on India's First Science Policy Highlighted

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar questioned the Indian government's contradictory statements regarding the first state to implement a science and technology policy. Initial claims favored Gujarat, while later statements acknowledged Kerala's precedence.

by: NDTV

IIT Bombay Launches Online PG Diploma In Computer Science And Engineering

This ePGD consists of six courses covering areas such as Advanced Programming, Computing Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).

by: Digit

Jio, Airtel And Vi Offer JioHotstar Subscription For IPL 2025 Streaming With Plans Under Rs 250: Check Benefits Here

Jio, Airtel, and Vi offer budget-friendly prepaid plans under Rs 250 with JioHotstar subscriptions, allowing users to stream IPL 2025 live without high costs., Technology & Science News - Times Now

by: TechRepublic

Fears Grow Over Delay of UK AI Safety Bill to Appease Trump Camp

This could be an attempt to strengthen ties with the U.S., given the Trump administration's outspoken opposition to AI regulation

by: NextBigFuture

Huge Humanoid Bot News. China versus US Bot Makers

Chinese humandoid bot leaders, UBTech and Unitree, are testing dozens of bots in factories and should reach over 1000 bots each by the end of 2025.

by: AZoNano

Engineered Nanoclusters for Enhanced Stability in Hydrogen Evolution

The new ruthenium core-shell catalyst sets a benchmark in hydrogen production, combining high efficiency with reduced precious metal usage for sustainability.

by: IGN

Real-Life Japanese Shrine That Appeared in Ghost of Tsushima Bans All Tourists After 'Grave and Unforgivable Act of Disrespect'

by: Fortune

Inside the futuristic biotech startup Cellares that's building a cure for cancer with $355 million in funding

Scoop ...Haun Ventures, the crypto venture giant that raised $1.5 billion across two funds back near the height of the last blockchain bull market in 2022, is out raising its second round of funds, which are set to total $1 billion. The raise is expected to close in June. I have all the details here.

by: MyJoyOnline

A letter to President John Mahama: Education! Education! Education!

Dear Your Excellency my President, I come to you today with my second letter to you since you assumed office some weeks ago. I do this not because of a mere desire to put some ideas across but because I recognise the opportunity presented to us with respect to your presidency as a golden one which requires the collective support of every one of us as Ghanaians.

by: Axios

23andMe files for bankruptcy, will seek a buyer

Genetics testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and launched a sale process, just weeks after rejecting a takeover offer from co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki. Why it matters: The writing was on the wall when 23andMe's independent directors quit last fall,

by: WION

Tech entrepreneur levels serious allegations against wife, Chennai police amid child custody battle

He claimed that his mobile phone location, car, UPI, IP address, and everything was being tracked by the police illegally without any FIR

by: Newspoint

ISRO YUVIKA 2025: ISRO has launched 'Young Scientist Program' for students, apply today, otherwise you will not get another chance..

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched a special program for school students, named the 'Young Scientist Program'. Today i.e. 23 March is the last date to apply for this program. Students/parents can apply for this special program of ISRO by visiting the official website .

by: Zawya

STEM skills set to feature as major theme at Seatrade Maritime Logistics ME

The region's move away from dependence on oil and gas towards a high-growth knowledge economy in line with the Vision 2031 goals is creating unprecedented demand for new skills, particularly in STEM areas such as artificial intelligence, smart technology and renewable energy.

by: IOL

Libraries for sustainable communities: Pioneers of progress

This year's theme - " Libraries for Sustainable Communities " - highlights libraries' transformative role in fostering sustainabili

by: Moneycontrol

Mysterious glowing 'red sprites' lightning appears over Himalayas - What are they?

A quiet night in the Himalayas turned into something magical. High above Tibet, rare red flashes lit up the sky. These were not ordinary lightning bolts but glowing red sprites.

by: CultureWatch

Technology, Transhumanism and Religion

Thus the modern transhumanist/posthumanist worldview is religious. It is a counterfeit religion of course, but it is nonetheless winning over millions of converts to its creed. Many have spoken of this reality in recent times. Let me briefly cite two such voices.

by: AZoAI

AI Researchers Sharpen Truth Detection with Fact-Level Hallucination Scanner

Researchers have developed FactSelfCheck, a black-box method that detects AI hallucinations at the fact level using sampling and consistency analysis. This fine-grained approach improves correction accuracy by up to 35% without needing external data or model access.

by: SciTechDaily

A Hidden Shift in Dark Energy Could Rewrite the Laws of Physics

The latest findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy. By analyzing three years of cosmic data, scientists are seeing strong hints that dark energy,

by: YourStory

Rethinking life sciences research and innovation through integrated research campuses

Integrated research campuses offer a structured, multi-stakeholder environment where knowledge generation, commercialisation, and application occur simultaneously.
Sun, March 23, 2025

by: Newsweek

Gen Z Is Starting To Turn to AI When It Comes to Dating

Gen Zers are ahead of the curve when it comes to using tech to improve their love lives, according to new data.

by: Yahoo

West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship

The West Valley School Gummy Sharks robotics team is diving into preparations to compete on the international stage at the FIRST World Championship. Team members Owen Banek, Marcus Bedtelyon, Brandon Hemmelman,

by: 9NEWS

Seven Aussie schools targeted by Trump cuts to research funding

Seven Australian universities are facing large cuts to research funding from the Trump administration amid its broader cuts across the global university sector, the Department of Education has confirmed.

by: NextBigFuture

$15,000 Tesla Cybercabs Built at One Every 5 Seconds

Tesla VP Lars Moravy has said that the Tesla Cybercab will use a 50 kWh battery pack and still get 300 miles of range. If this range can be achieved with Iron

by: CNN

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

Welcome to the Age of Adaptation, when a growing number of people are coming to realize that the Big, Bad Climate Wolf isn't going away - and is, in fact, only getting stronger.

by: SlashGear

Microsoft Copilot Vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Is Smarter And More Useful?

Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT have many similarities, but they also have important differences in areas such software integration. Which is more useful overall?

by: BBC

Metals from space: The rocky future of asteroid mining

As an asteroid mining start-up's latest mission goes awry, Josh Sims look at how close we really are extracting rare minerals from the many celestial bodies floating above us

by: TechRadar

I tested Gtech's first ever straightener, and it's a promising start from the vacuum king

In the hunt for the best hair straighteners, Gtech may not be a brand that immediately jumps to mind. However, with the launch of the StyleOnic Turbo ION hair straightener (and Gtech DryOnic hair dryer alongside) the brand known mainly for its excellent vacuum cleaners has moved into haircare.

Libraries for sustainable communities: Pioneers of progress

This year's theme - " Libraries for Sustainable Communities " - highlights libraries' transformative role in fostering sustainabili

The article "Libraries for Sustainable Communities: Pioneers of Progress" from MSN highlights the evolving role of libraries in fostering sustainable community development. It discusses how libraries are transforming from mere repositories of books into dynamic community hubs that promote education, technology access, and social equity. Key points include libraries offering digital literacy programs, providing access to technology for underserved populations, hosting community events, and serving as centers for environmental education and sustainability initiatives. The article emphasizes the importance of libraries in bridging the digital divide, supporting lifelong learning, and acting as catalysts for social change by empowering individuals with knowledge and resources necessary for personal and community growth. It also touches on how libraries are adapting to modern needs by incorporating green practices, like energy-efficient buildings and promoting recycling, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability.

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https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/libraries-for-sustainable-communities-pioneers-of-progress/ar-AA1BiTFV