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SCI & TECH6d agoCSAC - SA65 joins Microchip atomic clock portfolioThe CSAC-SA65 product has been added to Microchip's atomic clock portfolio, representing a routine technological update in precision timing devices.electronicsweekly.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECH6d agoNovel insect-inspired coating simultaneously protects industrial metal surfaces from overheating and corrosionCorroCool is a new functional coating designed to protect industrial metal surfaces from both excessive heat and corrosion, combining this company's passive radiative cooling materials with a high-solids silane polymer system. The post Novel insect-inspired coating simultaneously protects industrial metal surfaces from overheating and corrosion appeared first on Chemical Engineering .chemengonline · united states of america
SCI & TECH6d agoAI Doesn’t Mean the End of Mathematics—at Least Not YetThis essay was written with Kasra Rafi, and originally appeared in The Guardian. Earlier this month, about 40 top mathematicians gathered at OpenAI’s offices to discuss the future of their profession. The meeting was off-the-record, but if recent articles by mathematicians are any guide, it was mostly pretty glum. People fear for their jobs, their careers and the work they love. We think the contrary view is more likely, at least in the short-term. AI models are nowhere near as capable as experienced academic mathematicians. This isn’t to say that AIs aren’t producing stunninSchneier
SCI & TECH6d agoFastest star ever spotted at the centre of our galaxyA newfound star called S301 is both the fastest ever seen and the closest to a supermassive black hole –and it could make bafflingly difficult tests of gravity possible at lastNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoIs Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue birdIs Twitter back? A startup including former Twitter staffer Stephen Coates launched a new platform this week, giving users early access to a “reclaimed” social media platform and the chance to take the fight to Elon Musk.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoWhere and when to see 2027’s ‘solar eclipse of the century’The total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 is due to be the longest one until the year 2114, and researchers, eclipse chasers and tourists alike are on the edge of their seatsNew Scientist
SCI & TECH6d agoNASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universeNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.NPR News
SCI & TECH6d agoNear-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadowResidents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoNo more doomscrolling till dawn: Meta sets curfews for teen Instagram useMeta's Instagram and Facebook will soon lock kids out at midnight and cap their scrolling at two hours a day, part of an $18bn (€15.4bn) settlement with 48 US states.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoRoblox , Meta agree to strengthen child - safety measures in PhilippinesRoblox and Meta have agreed to strengthen child safety measures in the Philippines. This development aims to improve online protection for children using these platforms.marketing-interactive.com · Singapore
SCI & TECH6d agoNetcampus offers AWS Cloud , AI & Certification to help learners upskill , certify , accelerate their careersNetcampus is providing AWS Cloud, AI, and certification programs designed to help learners enhance their skills, gain certifications, and advance their careers.itweb.co.za · South Africa
SCI & TECH6d agoOutSystems Brings Governed Agentic Systems to Consumer LendingOutSystems is introducing governed agentic systems into the consumer lending sector. This signifies an advancement in technology application within financial services.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECH6d ago4 ‑ Year Running : Anti - Cheat Expert ( ACE ) Appears at Gamescom , Partnering with European Game StudiosAnti-Cheat Expert (ACE) is making its fourth consecutive appearance at Gamescom and is partnering with European game studios. This highlights ongoing developments and collaborations in the gaming industry's anti-cheat technology sector.prnewswire.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoHow Much More Power Do AI Data Centers Need Right Now ? Morgan Stanley Says 38 Gigawatts . Here Are 3 Stocks Cashing In on That Opportunity . Morgan Stanley estimates that AI data centers currently require an additional 38 gigawatts of power. The article highlights three stocks positioned to capitalize on this significant demand.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECH6d agoTencent unveils new AI model it claims outperforms Z.AI, Moonshot: reportSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6d agoA baby echidna has been born in a university for the first timeEchidnas are a difficult animal to breed in captivity, but scientists in Sydney have now managed it, which could improve our understanding of the evolution of pregnancy in mammalsNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 28Another AI open letter arrives , but this one is different for a reasonAnother open letter regarding Artificial Intelligence has been published, notable for a particular distinguishing factor. This indicates continued public discourse and development in the field of AI.business-standard.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 28It's official | A new AI-based private school system gains strength in California, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Puerto Rico: experts warn of certain risksLos alumnos tienen dos horas de clase durante las cuales interactúan con una pantalla.El resto de la jornada lo dedican a experiencias prácticas o a elaborar proyectos creativos.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 28MiniMax expands Alibaba cloud pact as compute needs surge for training and inferenceChinese artificial intelligence firm MiniMax has raised the three-year purchase ceiling on its cloud computing deals with Alibaba Group Holding by 220 per cent to US$1.2 billion, underscoring surging demand for computing power among the country’s top AI developers. The Shanghai-based company planned to spend up to US$300 million on Alibaba Cloud services this year, nearly triple its original US$115 million cap, after burning through two-thirds of its budget by the end of June, according to its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Is global warming supercharging El Niños? New study may reveal the answerEl Niño can supercharge the impacts global warming. But burning fossil fuels could also be strengthening the destructive climate phenomenon.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 28‘Thinking about the edges of space-time can help build a better world’Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, New Scientist columnist and author of the September read for the New Scientist Book Club, The Edge of Space-Time, on why the big questions in physics matter so muchNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 28Read an extract from Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s The Edge of Space-TimeThe opening chapter to the New Scientist Book Club's read for September sees Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explore what we gain when we look at the universe from the marginsNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 28Einstein thought time dilation was both real and not – he was rightWhat even is time? Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan takes on this mind-bending question by exploring the proof we have that time dilation is both a physical phenomenon and a psychological oneNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 28After the largest dam removal in the United States, the Yurok Tribe is bringing life back to the Klamath River with millions of native seedsLa remoción de cuatro represas volvió a conectar unas 420 millas de hábitat para salmones después de más de un siglo. Ahora, el desafío es restaurar las tierras que quedaron expuestas tras el drenaje de los embalses.Clarín