Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges
Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges

In a joint statement issued on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, initially formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake...

AI could secretly influence decisions in new 'Intention economy'
AI could secretly influence decisions in new 'Intention economy'

Researchers from the University of Cambridge warned in a paper published Monday that conversational AI tools could soon secretly affect users decisions in a new commercial area known as the intention economy. The research argues the potentially lucrative yet troubling marketplace emerging for...

China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security
China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security

China, and the United States signed a protocol On December 13, 2024 (Washington local time), to amend and extend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for another five years. This modernization of the STA aims to bolster intellectual property protections, enhance transparency, and...

Google's DeepMind unveils GenCast: AI model surpassing world’s top weather forecast system
Google's DeepMind unveils GenCast: AI model surpassing world’s top weather forecast system

DeepMind, Googles AI research team, has introduced a cutting-edge weather prediction model called GenCast, which it claims surpasses the accuracy of the worlds leading forecasting system. According to a study published in Nature, GenCast outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather...

Bangladeshi researchers unlock vinegar potential of wild dates
Bangladeshi researchers unlock vinegar potential of wild dates

A team of researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has made a groundbreaking advancement in food processing by developing an eco-friendly method to produce vinegar from wild dates. The innovation, led by Prof. Dr. Md Anisur Rahman Mazumder from the Food Technology and Rural...

Rare spade-toothed whale found in New Zealand provides unique research opportunity
Rare spade-toothed whale found in New Zealand provides unique research opportunity

A rare spade-toothed whale, one of only seven ever discovered, is giving scientists and cultural experts in New Zealand a unique chance to study this rare species. Found dead on a beach in July, the nearly complete specimen is the first to be closely studied. The whales discovery has drawn...

Call to eliminate discrimination in research sector
Call to eliminate discrimination in research sector

Discrimination in the research sector have become increasingly apparent. Certain institutions consistently receive funding for research projects, while others cannot be engaged in research activities at all. At a recent conference, speakers emphasized the importance of considering prior...