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SCI & TECHSep 2What really helps Europe deal with droughtFix leaks, or ban pools? As European countries prepare for hotter, drier years to come, here's what the data says about how to really save waterDW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Blanket bans on AI could cause data centre panic Blanket bans on Artificial Intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to panic within data centers. This suggests a significant risk of disruption if broad restrictions are placed on AI technologies.armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 2Wednesday briefing : ​What behind the global backlash against datacentres ? This Wednesday briefing explores the reasons behind the global backlash against data centers. It aims to shed light on the factors contributing to this growing opposition.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 2Chinese research team may have cracked secret to crossbreeding Asian and African riceA Chinese research team may have discovered a method for crossbreeding Asian and African rice varieties. This potential breakthrough could have significant implications for global agriculture.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 2Chinese research team may have cracked secret to crossbreeding Asian and African riceChinese scientists have identified a genetic barrier that makes it hard to crossbreed African and Asian rice varieties – a discovery that could lay the foundations for creating high-yielding hybrids. While both Asian and African cultivated rice varieties have distinct strengths, crossing them often produces offspring with sterile pollen and low yields. A research team has now identified three genes that act as a barrier to reproduction – and also a possible way round the problem. “This...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learningAI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Blanket bans on AI could cause data centre panic Implementing comprehensive prohibitions on AI technology could potentially trigger widespread concern and disruption within data center operations.mudgeeguardian.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 2GTA VI becomes Netflix most - watched title : Extended Look records 31 . 1 million views , beats movies and TV showsAn extended look at GTA VI has become Netflix's most-watched title, garnering millions of views and surpassing traditional movies and TV shows.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 2AI wont take away jobs . It will change what a job looks likeThis article discusses the perspective that Artificial Intelligence will not eliminate jobs but rather transform their nature. This addresses the ongoing debate about AI's impact on the future of work and employment.adgully.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 2JD Technologies Global Selected by MoovinV To Market Julie , Their AI Driven Platform For The Supply ChainJD Technologies Global has been chosen by MoovinV to market Julie, an AI-driven platform designed for the supply chain. This partnership aims to promote the innovative artificial intelligence solution to a broader market.supplychainmarket.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 2Sovereign AI procurement scheme : £100m for united kingdom AI start - upsThe United Kingdom is launching a sovereign AI procurement scheme, allocating £100 million to support AI start-ups. This initiative signifies significant government investment in the development of artificial intelligence technology within the country.bmmagazine.co.uk · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 2Tencent’s Hy4 model gains in open-source AI rankings after ecosystem-driven trainingTencent Holdings’ strategy of using its vast product ecosystem to train its new Hy4 preview model gives it an edge in developing AI agents and brings its flagship model suite back into the top tier of open-source offerings, according to analysts. The Chinese tech giant’s “differentiated product-plus-model strategy”, where preview models were first deployed across Tencent’s suite of products, enabled it to collect user data before feeding the information back into subsequent rounds of training,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2NYC public schools to ban AI for teaching students below 9th gradeNew York City public schools plan to prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching students below the 9th grade. This policy decision addresses the role of AI in elementary and middle school education.gothamist.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 2Blanket bans on AI could cause data centre panic A report indicates that blanket bans on AI could lead to significant issues within data centers. This suggests potential disruption to infrastructure and services due to restrictive AI policies.hardenexpress.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 2Andhra University plans Centres of Excellence in quantum technology, AI and semiconductorsAndhra University intends to establish Centres of Excellence focusing on quantum technology, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. This initiative aims to advance technological research and education.The Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 2Blanket bans on AI could cause data centre panic Discussions around blanket bans on Artificial Intelligence (AI) are raising concerns about potential disruption and "panic" within data centers. This indicates a debate on AI regulation and its potential impact on critical infrastructure.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 2When the User Is an AI : Rethinking Zero Trust for the Agentic EraThis piece discusses the need to re-evaluate the Zero Trust security model when AI acts as a user, marking a shift in cybersecurity considerations for the 'Agentic Era.' It highlights evolving challenges in protecting digital systems amidst advanced AI integration.bankinfosecurity.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 2Ecowatch : Using AI to spot fire riskEcowatch reports on the application of artificial intelligence to identify fire risks. This technology aims to improve proactive measures against fires.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
SCI & TECHSep 2Blanket bans on AI could cause data centre panic Concerns have been raised that blanket bans on AI could potentially cause 'data centre panic.' This highlights a debate about AI regulation and its infrastructure implications.irrigator.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 2‘Paradox of progress’: What it will take to turn renewables boom into a real drop in emissionsA major new UN report details the risks of overshooting 1.5°C of warming – and how we can limit them.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Mediterranean in flux: four decades of data reveal climate change impactSpanish scientists, working with colleagues in Europe and the US, have compiled data from 46 oceanographic missions (1976–2018) to track how the Mediterranean is changing under climate change.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013China has pulled off two-way laser communication between Earth and the moon, making it only the second nation after the United States to do so. But the data rates it achieved were well behind those recorded by Nasa more than a decade ago, and that has left space experts scratching their heads. Using telescopes in Yunnan province and an experimental satellite that is now orbiting the moon after a launch mishap in 2024, the team recorded a downlink speed of 100 megabits per second and an uplink...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2Can we really reverse global warming after overshooting 1.5°C?A UN report says it’s possible to get global temperatures back down to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, but many researchers regard this scenario as highly unlikelyNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 2Spoon-tailed duskhawker: Arunachal find enriches India’s dragonfly listThe spoon-tailed duskhawker was recorded in October 2024 on the Miao-Vijaynagar Road inside Namdapha National Park and Tiger ReserveThe Hindu