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SCI & TECHAug 17Credit card issuer Synchrony partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shoppingMaran Nalluswami, Synchrony's chief strategy officer, told CNBC it will probably take six to 12 months to get payments fully integrated into ChatGPT.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 17Nvidia backs financing for OpenAI data center in OhioTechnology giants are shelling out billions to scale capacity to meet massive data center demand.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 17Cuando tenía 14 años solicitó un puesto en la NASA y fue rechazada: limpió inodoros espaciales durante sus prácticas laborales y hoy, a sus 42 años, es una de las científicas más importantes de la misión europea a MarteLa inspiradora historia de la astrofísica Claire Parfitt. Cómo desafió los pronósticos y logró entrar en la industria espacial.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 17A un joven le dijeron que era una locura que un chico como él construyera su propio coche, pero a los 15 años trabajaba como vendedor ambulante, recogía piezas de desguace y construyó un vehículo de 300 caballos de potencia por menos de 3.000 dólares, al que bautizó con su propio nombreKelvin Odartei Cruickshank empezó a construir vehículos con materiales reciclados cuando era adolescente.El proyecto terminó convertido en un automóvil artesanal que logró poner en marcha.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 17Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study findsWe know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17Geothermal energy promises a domestic energy supply – the EU needs a strategyThe EU runs the risk of standing idly by whilst the US and Canada develop geothermal energy into an industry. In Europe discussions about partnerships are still ongoing, writes Tatiana Mindekova from the global energy think tank ‘Ember’ in a guest article for Euronews.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17IISR signs MoU with farmers’ group to promote improved spice production technologiesThe MoU was signed by IISR Director R. Dinesh and Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company chairman Sibi Palakuzhy during the 11th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the institute here on Monday.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 17The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunchThe artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for optical modules that enable ultra-fast data transmission in data centres, with the latest beneficiary a chemical compound that is seeing an unprecedented surge in prices. Indium phosphide (InP) is used to make lasers that convert electrical signals into light, allowing data to travel rapidly through fibre-optic cables. As a major producer of the material, China has seen prices climb sharply. According to a recent report by financial services...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17The 'geoid': Why NASA’s gravity model makes Earth look like a potatoMapping Earth’s gravity, NASA has released a visualisation of the geoid — the apparent real shape of our planet given the global ocean surface if it were exclusively under the influence of gravity and Earth’s rotation.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17BITC , BIUST Join Forces to Fast - Track Botswana STEM EconomyBITC and BIUST are collaborating to accelerate Botswana's STEM economy. This partnership aims to fast-track development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics sectors within the country.weekendpost.co.bw · Botswana
SCI & TECHAug 17The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves HomeEcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17ChatGPT Disagrees With Michael Burry Over Nebius (NBIS)Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 17NVIDIA commits $1.5B in SB Energy as OpenAI targets 8 GW Ohio AI campusNVIDIA is committing $1.5 billion to SB Energy, while OpenAI is planning an 8 GW AI campus in Ohio. This indicates significant investment and expansion in the artificial intelligence sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 17Axe Compute, Duos add up to 55 MW of AI data center capacityAxe Compute and Duos are contributing 55 MW of new capacity for AI data centers. This development signifies an expansion in infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 17Massive growth ahead for humanoid robot marketThe humanoid robot market is projected to experience massive growth in the near future. This indicates an expanding sector within technology and automation.it-online.co.za · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 17Viasat Selects Rocket Lab to Build GEO Satellite for U . S . Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global ProgramViasat has chosen Rocket Lab to construct a GEO satellite for the U.S. Space Force's Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program. This collaboration aims to enhance protected satellite communications capabilities.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 17Talking the Tropics With Mike : Last day of the Atlantic hurricane season ! Today marks the final day of the Atlantic hurricane season. This news provides an update on the seasonal weather cycle.wokv.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 17America is arguing over the wrong AI obstacleLast month, two Chinese companies released artificial intelligence models most people outside the industry know little about: Kimi K3 by Moonshot AI and Qwen3.8-Max by Alibaba Group Holding (which owns the South China Morning Post). The markets reacted even before publicly auditable evidence about the performance claims – detailed benchmark table, model card and licence – was made fully available. In the weeks that followed, global chip stocks shed about US$3 trillion in market value. That...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17AI 'slop' causes cognitive decline and violent tendencies among kids, study saysIn recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 17Chinese team aims to put ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic on US shelves within 2 yearsChinese researchers have engineered a probiotic that could make diabetes care as simple as drinking a cup of yogurt or swallowing a capsule. The “smart” bacterium, designed to sense high blood sugar and automatically release a glucose-lowering hormone, performed on par with the blockbuster drug Ozempic in animal tests, according to a study published in Nature last week. The team at East China Normal University in Shanghai has already filed patents and is now scaling up production to meet...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Japan : JAPEX announces implementation of second exploratory drilling for CCS Project in the Tomakomai Areaenergy-pedia.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 17Alibaba answers Meta’s AI challenge with new laptop-ready modelAlibaba launched a laptop-ready AI model and released the weights of its most powerful Qwen model, escalating its rivalry with Meta in open-weight AI.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 17Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency driveHong Kong authorities have slashed the time required for environmental impact assessments by up to half using artificial intelligence, with an official saying that AI adoption reduced wait times for some public services by up to 90 per cent. The first batch of 30 projects aimed at enhancing efficiency was announced on Monday. It involves 13 government departments, covering transport and food business licensing, leisure and sports facilities, environmental hygiene, complaint handling, and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictionsCNBC asked media insiders what they think the TV market — from pay TV subscribers to sports ratings — will look like in three years.CNBC