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Since 2023, over 3,000 volunteers have searched satellite images for clouds; their answers are helping scientists check what computers miss
Thousands of volunteers are analyzing satellite images to assist in accurate cloud classification and detection. The CloudCatcher project aims to enhance the understanding of cloud patterns and their effects on climate. Human input provides valuable data to refine the capabilities of automated systems used in cloud detection. This collaboration showcases the growing trend of involving the public in environmental research efforts.
Nvidia stock crashes another 7%, down 32% in 24 trading days and wiping out $1.8 trillion: Is the Jensen Huang controversy creating a buying opportunity, or is Wall Street overlooking a bigger risk?
Nvidia stock crash: Can NVDA recover after losing $1.8 trillion? Since the Chinese spy controversy began, Nvidia shares have come under fresh pressure, falling another 7% and extending their 24-session decline to 32%. The sell-off has wiped out $1.8 trillion in market value. Concerns over Jensen Huang's leadership and a possible compromise of sensitive Nvidia technology are adding to investor worries, although both risks are considered unlikely.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of up to 28%, according to analysts
Global markets on Wednesday celebrated the outcome of the US mid-term election as well as a sharp drop in oil prices. Oil prices, which at the end of last week were at about $118 to the barrel, are now under $95. The hope clearly is that Democrat control of both chambers of the US Congress will pressure the Trump administration to pursue a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran in the Gulf.
With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testing
Recent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize animal testing over innovative human-based methods, despite their proven reliability. Efforts to incorporate non-animal methodologies into national standards have gained support from various government initiatives. Significant funding has been allocated to promote alternative testing methods throughout the country.
Fridge hacks and finance attacks flag AI insecurity
The growing use of AI in cyberattacks could pose a major threat to the global economy, financial markets and critical infrastructure, according to a Reuters commentary by Mike Dolan.
His grandfather died of pancreatic cancer: This Hyderabad startup founder is using AI to develop a personalised cancer vaccines
Hyderabad-based biotech startup PopVax, founded by Soham Sankaran, is developing AI-powered personalised cancer vaccines using mRNA technology. Inspired partly by his family's experience with pancreatic cancer, he aims to help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells using treatments designed around individual patients' tumour genetics.
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Chinese AI model carries out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, researchers say
Chinese firm Z.AI's flagship AI model carried out complex cyberattacks in controlled simulations and repeatedly ignored instructions in separate tests, according to a report by AI security research firm Irregular.
German startup NVision shows new path to quantum computing chips in Nature paper
Startups and tech giants such as Microsoft and IBM alike are racing to build quantum computers that hold the promise of solving problems that would take conventional machines thousands of years. But NVision, which has raised more than $155 million in funding from firms such as Abbott Laboratories, made the discovery published on Wednesday while working in an entirely different field: improving medical devices.
Engineers turn retired wind turbine blades into highway signs, cutting material costs by 73%
Engineers at the University of Houston have repurposed retired wind turbine blades to build a highway sign structure, creating a potential new use for hard-to-recycle materials. The prototype could cut material costs by 73% and reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 65%, according to the researchers.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
UP Cabinet approves robotics, AI park in Greater Noida
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the establishment of a robotics and AI park in Greater Noida. This park is expected to generate over one lakh jobs and significantly contribute to the state's economy. It will be developed in two zones, focusing on indigenous manufacturing and AI technology advancement. The first zone will operate under a public-private partnership model, aiming for commercial operations within 36 to 48 months.
AI halves drug discovery times, but =trial bottleneck remains a costly reality
Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories are among the companies exploring applications ranging from drug discovery to laboratory automation and research.
Talent, compute and R&D key to India's AI ambitions: Report
India will need to strengthen its talent pool, research and development (R&D) capabilities, computing infrastructure and data systems to translate advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies into economic and social benefits, according to a report by KPMG.
BITS Pilani revamps UG curriculum to prepare students for AI era: Vice Chancellor
BITS Pilani has revamped its undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for a future dominated by artificial intelligence. This innovative approach prioritizes academic flexibility while integrating research and real-world industry applications. Students will engage in various activities that promote both physical and mental well-being, earning a total of 30 Points of Experience. The curriculum now also highlights crucial areas like AI and data science, enhancing practical learning and encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations.
‘Come, work and serve in India’: Industry minister Piyush Goyal calls for stronger research ecosystem to attract Indian talent back home
Piyush Goyal highlighted the importance of enhancing industry-academia partnerships during his address in Berlin. He emphasized the need for better research facilities to support Indian talent abroad. Goyal discussed various sectors, including semiconductors and quantum computing, where collaboration can occur. German companies increasingly view India as a key partner for innovation and manufacturing. His visit aims to strengthen India's technological cooperation with European nations for future development.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
The last few weeks have made one thing clear. Oil prices, US bond yields, corporate earnings, and the state of the world – all point the same way. So, the market is more likely to stay in this jumpy and uncertain mood for quite some time. But then there is something called history, and it provides some interesting lessons.
University of Liverpool opens Bengaluru campus with nearly 300 students
The University of Liverpool proudly inaugurates its Bengaluru campus, enrolling nearly 300 students across a range of programs. Marking its first international foray in two decades, this campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities that promote practical learning infused with local industry relevance. Collaborations with preeminent institutions and corporate partners have been established to foster research advancement, underscoring the vital educational relationship between India and the UK.
J-1 probe deals another blow to Indian researchers’ American Dream
Researchers from India are increasingly deferring PhD admissions in the US due to uncertainty in funding. The J-1 visa probe creates concerns about the viability of staying long enough to complete doctoral studies. Many applicants are now shifting their focus towards Europe, where doctoral programs often offer salaried positions. This year has been particularly tough for potential PhD candidates as the US imposes a cap on stay duration.
Shridevi Institute, US-based Vaxonyx sign MoU for AI-driven cancer and genomic research
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences in Tumakuru has signed an MoU with Vaxonyx LLC for collaboration. This partnership aims to focus on AI-enabled bioinformatics and genomic research tailored for Indian populations. They will develop personalized cancer therapies by analyzing individual tumor profiles. The collaboration will also explore the creation of genomic datasets to improve genetic models. Moreover, they intend to develop DNA-based vaccine candidates for relevant public health issues.
By 2023, nearly 14,000 volunteers helped count Galápagos marine iguanas in drone photos; later phases reached 91% to 92% agreement with expert counts
Thousands of volunteers contributed to counting endangered marine iguanas through drone images from the Galápagos Islands. Participants used a citizen-science platform to identify and count the reptiles in aerial photographs. Research indicated that most volunteers undercounted the animals, posing challenges for conservation efforts. The study highlighted the potential of crowd participation in wildlife monitoring despite certain limitations. Future developments may involve machine learning to enhance image analysis and accuracy.
AI engineers became hot property. Now they’re targets for seduction
AI engineers face heightened risks as foreign intelligence ambitions escalate, targeting them for company secrets. OpenAI has alert its employees about potential espionage tactics, including romantic seduction for information extraction. High-profile cases like Abdulrahman Alfozan's highlight the concrete dangers AI companies encounter.
Which college degrees and career paths in the US are least exposed to AI? These 25 fields stand out
The rise of AI is transforming the workforce in unprecedented ways, sparking worries among new graduates about their career prospects. Industries such as computer science and journalism face a high risk of AI-related changes. Meanwhile, fields like health care and social work remain largely insulated. Graduates are advised to focus on roles that leverage human creativity and critical thinking.
Blume, Kalaari, Chiratae among 19 VCs in RDI fund's Rs 7,131 crore first cohort
The selected cohort comprises 14 alternative investment funds (AIFs) and five focused research organisations (FROs), which will channel long-term capital into deeptech startups and private sector research and development.
Meet Mary Tsingou: Mathematician who died at 97 after waiting 50 years for credit for a physics breakthrough that reduced her role to a footnote
American mathematician Mary Tsingou Nenzel helped develop a landmark physics experiment at Los Alamos in 1955, but her contribution was reduced to a footnote. More than 50 years later, her role gained wider recognition when the experiment became known as the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam-Tsingou problem. She died at her Los Angeles home in August 2026.
Meet Alexandr Wang, MIT dropout who built Scale AI, caught Mark Zuckerberg's attention, became Meta's 29-year-old AI chief, turned Muse into an App Store hit
Wang is currently 29-years-old and grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He belongs to a family of physicists who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He started programming as a teenager and joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2015. Notably, he left MIT after his freshman year at 19. In 2016, he co-founded Scale AI with Lucy Guo.
US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data
The US government and tech heavyweights Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet are joining nonprofit Biohub to build open datasets to train AI models for biological reasearch, bringing total investment in the effort to $1.8 billion, Biohub said on Wednesday.
When nothing is cheap, winners may come from any corner: 19 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to plus 22%
Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends on what it chose in the last five or six. So, one name can do wonderfully while the one sitting next to it does very little. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
As AI threatens to overload the power grid and America faces an electricity crunch, here’s what tech giants are betting on to keep the power flowing
U.S. electricity consumption grew by less than 0.5% annually. Now, AI data centers, factories, robotics and wider electrification are pushing power needs higher. Nuclear energy is gaining attention because it can provide steady, low-carbon electricity at scale.
IITian who secured AIR 1 in JEE, left India to study at University of California in 2004. 10 years later, one Shah Rukh Khan flop film inspired him to return to India. Today, he is an expert on mosquito brain
He was once the very epitome of the Indian success story. Meet Professor Nitin Gupta, who once left India to pursue a PhD in bioinformatics at the University of California, San Diego, and spent years at the National Institutes of Health in the USA before giving it all up and returning to India. Today, he is an associate professor at IIT Kanpur.
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