• Mon, March 31, 2025

by: indulgexpress

NASA astronaut makes zero-gravity cup to have coffee in space

An astronaut missed the aroma of his morning coffee while aboard the International Space Station, so much so that he came up with a solution! NASA astronaut Don Pettit created the Capillary Cup, a zero-gravity cup that floats in the air,

by: IOL

The science of longevity: how the elite are hacking ageing

The thirst for longevity knows no bounds among the wealthy elite who gather to explore the cutting-edge of biohacking. As scientific innovations continue to emerge, alive with the potential to reshape human life itself,

by: collider

10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'Black Mirror'

From recent hits like Severance to hidden gems such as Made For Love, these are the shows you should check out next if you love Black Mirror.

by: Sportschosun

Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital was selected as the first research-oriented hospital in Gangwon-do...Resolving essential medical crises and leading roles in ...

Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital (Hospital Director Lee Jae-joon) was selected for the first medical institution in Gangwon-do as the first certified research-oriented hospital in 2025 organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

by: Newspoint

AI Jobs: Become a millionaire in just 1 year! These courses will get you a salary of up to 12 lakhs per month..

In today's changing world, the importance of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing rapidly. The right use of data is being talked about in every sector, due to which the demand for jobs like data scientist,

by: YourTango

10 Things That Were Supposed To Make Life Easier But Just Made It Worse

However, plastic dishware is just another thing that was supposed to make life easier but just made it worse. According to Harvard Medicine Magazine, "Studies in cell cultures, marine wildlife, and animal models indicate that microplastics can cause oxidative damage, DNA damage, and changes in gene activity, known risks for cancer development."

by: ExtremeTech

How Do Lasers Work, and What Are They Used For?

There are many different types of lasers—almost as many as there are applications for the same—but what ties them all together as a class is that they depend on the same physical effect: stimulated emission. Lasers exploit particle physics to convert electrical power into a very tightly concentrated beam of light.

by: NextBigFuture

German Rocket Startup Launch Failure After 30 Seconds

Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace company based in Munich, Germany. They build short range surface to ship missiles. They tried for a low earth orbit test

by: WRAL

Middle school standardized tests in North Carolina: What to expect for your child

After undergoing their first standardized tests in elementary school, students entering middle school will encounter similar tests as they navigate this stage in their education. What standardized assessments will my student take in North Carolina?

by: news10nbc

'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as the series will show in schools across the country

The makers of hit Netflix show "Adolescence " have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.

by: Forbes

Mission First: Pharma Should Partner, Not Build, Their AI Solutions

In pharma, buying software (instead of building) means working with industry professionals who can develop solutions to meet their needs—even before they realize they have them.

by: CCN

UK Public Records Could Be Commercialized Within a Decade, Says Science Secretary

by: SaltWire

UPEI launches new cleantech master's program

UPEI has launched a new master's degree program as part of the Cleantech Academy in Georgetown, P.E.I. The university's senate approved the master of cleantech leadership and transformation program earlier this month.

by: WBRC

8 Birmingham schools using hydroponics technology

Spring has sprung and can continue blooming all year long in the classrooms of eight Birmingham schools using hydroponics technology through a new collaboration between Birmingham City Schools, Jones Valley Teaching Farm and New York nonprofit New York Sun Works.

by: YourStory

Breaking barriers in healthcare: Geetha Manjunath on AI-powered breast cancer detection

At SheSparks, Geetha Manjunath, Founder & CEO of NIRAMAI Health Analytix spoke about Thermalytix, an AI-based medical device for breast cancer screening.

by: NDTV

Indian-American Executive Ajay Anand Named To Leadership Role At Wharton

An Indian-American executive has been named to a leadership role at an inaugural programme at the prestigious Wharton School, bringing his industry-leading expertise to advise faculty and mentor students in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

by: SHINE

BBC's new docuseries 'Walking with Dinosaurs' to premiere on iQiyi

BBC Studios' classic documentary IP "Walking with Dinosaurs," which used computer and animation technologies to showcase dinosaurs, will have a marvelous return. The epic series, which debuted in the United Kingdom in 1999, has inspired a new six-episode documentary series of the same name.

by: BBC

AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films

Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster - but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs.

by: SciTechDaily

This Quantum Breakthrough Could Unlock Strange Metals - And the Future of Superconductors

Strange metals have baffled scientists for decades, but a new breakthrough from Rice University researchers offers a major clue: at a specific quantum tipping point, electrons in these materials become more entangled than ever before.

by: Dezeen

Clip-on SunBooster uses near-infrared LEDs to bring benefits of sunlight indoors

Dutch tech start-up SunLED Life Science has developed a gadget that mimics sunlight and attaches to computer monitors and laptops to deliver near-infrared light to users while they work. The SunBooster device,

by: NextBigFuture

Reports that China Could Have Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography in 2026

Chinese electronics giant Huawei is testing elements for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine at its Dongguan facility, according to two sources

by: NextBigFuture

Active Rockets Compared

Here is a list of some active rocket companies. Brian Wang Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog.
  • Fri, April 4, 2025

by: Nature

A brain drain would impoverish the United States and diminish world science

Europe is advertising itself as a destination for embattled US scientists. It seems many are considering leaving.

by: CNN

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made 'space miso.' Here's how it tasted

Japanese cuisine wouldn't be the same without miso — but astronauts wanting use the fermented soybean staple in space one day might have to get used to a difference in taste.

by: Yahoo

Dr. Mae Jemison to explore science, innovation, human potential at UAFS

Astronaut Mae Jemison will speak at UAFS on April 9, discussing science, exploration and human potential in a free public lecture.

by: NPR

Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

by: AlphaGalileo

Japan-Kazakhstan Collaboration: Nazarbayev University and Hokkaido University Launch SATREPS Project

Hokkaido University and Nazarbayev University have secured a prestigious SATREPS grant for their joint project, "Next-generation Smart Mining Plus

by: NKyTribune

Two NKY educators among six KY finalists for Presidential Award in mathematics and science

Six Kentucky educators have been selected as state finalists and are now eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest honor for K-12 science,

by: FedScoop

Trump to OSTP's Kratsios: 'Blaze a trail' for science and tech supremacy

A letter from the president pushes the new OSTP director to secure global leadership in emerging tech, among other priorities.

by: sanews

Ministers Nzimande and Nkabane talk science

Issues related to science and innovation were at the core of the Ministers of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande and Higher Education, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane's meeting.

by: BGR

Seawater and CO2 may unlock a game-changing new concrete technology

Researchers have made a groundbreaking paste that could help create carbon-capturing concrete in new construction projects.
  • Sat, April 5, 2025

by: Yahoo

Tribe's Wondr Nation collaborating with Connecticut Science Center

Wondr Nation, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's online gaming and entertainment company, has announced it's collaborating with the Connecticut Science Center, the downtown Hartford museum dedicated to improving the quality of science education throughout Connecticut and New England.
  • Sun, April 6, 2025

by: VentureBeat

Beyond encryption: Why quantum computing might be more of a science boom than a cybersecurity bust

While quantum computers will be able to break traditional encryption, we're still a long way from "No More Secrets" decryption.
  • Tue, April 8, 2025

by: Yahoo

Robotics, technology, more planned for 9th annual Onizuka Day of Exploration

Onizuka Day of Exploration returns on April 5, offering a day of discovery and high-energy science activities.
  • Wed, April 9, 2025

by: Reuters

Siemens to acquire Dotmatics in $5.1 billion deal in Life Science portfolio push

Siemens AG said on Wednesday it will acquire U.S.-based Dotmatics for $5.1 billion from private equity firm Insight Partners to strengthen its Life Sciences portfolio.

by: UNESCO

UNESCO Joins MISTI in Celebrating the 3rd National Science, Technology and Innovation Day 2025

UNESCO joined the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) in celebrating the 3 rd National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Day 2025 and supported the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Awards,

by: Ukrinform

Ukrainian students win 31 awards at 'I-FEST' International Festival of Science and Technology

Ukrainian students achieved remarkable success at the International Festival of Engineering, Science, and Technology "I-FEST," winning a total of 31 awards. — Ukrinform.
  • Thu, April 10, 2025

by: SciTechDaily

A Galaxy Died Just 700 Million Years After the Big Bang - And Science Can't Explain Why

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant quiescent galaxy ever seen - one that had already stopped forming stars just 700 million years after the Big Bang. This challenges existing models of galaxy evolution,
  • Fri, April 11, 2025

by: Wired

The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself

The damage the Trump administration has done to science in a few short months is both well documented and incalculable, but in recent days that assault has taken an alarming twist. Their latest project is not firing researchers or pulling funds—although there's still plenty of that going on. It's the inversion of science itself.

by: Nature

Does US science have a future in Antarctica? Trump cuts threaten to cancel fieldwork and more

Funding for the National Science Foundation, which finances research at US bases on the icy continent, has already been reduced, and the agency faces steeper cuts soon.
  • Sun, April 13, 2025

by: Futurism

Trump Planning Brutal Cuts to NASA: "Extinction-Level Event for NASA Science"

The Trump administration is planning to cut NASA's science budget nearly in half, according to a budget proposal to Congress.
  • Mon, April 14, 2025

by: Digit

Meta Antitrust Trial: Mark Zuckerberg Could Be Forced To Sell Both Instagram And WhatsApp, Here Is Why

The FTC's antitrust trial against Meta could force Mark Zuckerberg to sell Instagram and WhatsApp, accusing the company of stifling competition through past acquisitions., Technology & Science News -

by: NDTV

Want To Study AI, Data Science In 2025? Here's List Of Top 7 Indian Institutes

These disciplines are shaping the future of technology and innovation, producing highly skilled professionals for the ever-expanding IT and software industries.
  • Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Snopes

Unpacking long-standing claim oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050

A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 tons of plastic in the oceans and just 812 tons of fish.

by: Newsweek

Brewers Pitcher Takes Harsh Stance On Yankees' 'Torpedo Bats' After Blowout Loss

The New York Yankees debuted a new style of bat this week, dubbed the "torpedo bats," and one Milwaukee Brewers pitcher has taken a harsh stance on the matter.

by: Insider

I'm a space nutritionist sending the first mushrooms into orbit. It could make travel to Mars a whole lot more palatable.

The end-to-end crop cycle for mushrooms is about 45 days. That's not very long, so we're not waiting 190 days to harvest something like other plants. They also require minimal res

by: Sciencing

Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way

We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.

by: Fortune

How DeepSeek erased Silicon Valley's AI lead and wiped $1 trillion from U.S. markets

Wall Street and Silicon Valley crowed that China would always be years behind the U.S. Here's why they were wrong.

Unpacking long-standing claim oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050

A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 tons of plastic in the oceans and just 812 tons of fish.
The article from MSN discusses the widely cited claim that by 2050, there will be more plastic by weight in the oceans than fish. This prediction, originally made by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2016, has been both influential and controversial. The claim is based on projections of plastic pollution growth rates and the decline in fish populations due to overfishing and other environmental pressures. However, the article points out that this forecast has been met with skepticism due to several factors: the difficulty in accurately measuring plastic in the ocean, the variability in fish stock assessments, and the assumptions made in the models used for these predictions. Critics argue that while plastic pollution is undeniably a severe problem, the exact quantification and comparison to fish biomass might be overly simplistic or speculative. The piece also highlights ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste, increase recycling, and improve waste management to mitigate the issue, alongside calls for more research to better understand and address the plastic pollution crisis.

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