Our Scans · (ZY.4.13) Information Science · Weekly Summary

• There's a broad understanding of the need for open sharing of information, R&D opportunities and science / engineering talent to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration between centers of excellence all over the world. Physics World
• The two most popular occupations are computer science and information technology, which according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics are expected to grow 15% between 2021 and 2031. The Startup Magazine
• The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world's leading climate science body, has warned of false and misleading information which undermines climate science and disregards risk and urgency of cutting emissions. DeSmog
• A new science and technology partnership, which will promote cooperation in fields such as quantum information science, climate and energy, advanced microelectronics, artificial intelligence and data science. University of Chicago
• Systems in order to promote U.S. leadership in quantum information science and address potential threats that quantum computers may pose to encrypted data and systems. U.S. Government
• DOE has invested millions of dollars in quantum information science, giving the NQISRCs a unique opportunity to contribute to solutions for some of the biggest quantum challenges. Brookhaven National Laboratory
• Deepfake images and videos - conveying synthetic human likenesses - have become so realistic that researchers at Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology showed that four of the most common verification methods currently in use could be easily bypassed using deepfakes. Dark Reading
• While China leads the world in quantum communications, a subfield of quantum information science with the potential to enable ultra-secure data transfers, Chinese scientists acknowledge America's edge in quantum computing. Foreign Policy
• The Engineering + Health Institute will house research into information technologies that bring medical care to underserved communities, synthetic biology to enable customizable disease treatments, and the combination of data science and biomedical device development. UCI News
• Since removing mass from an asteroid will almost inevitably change its trajectory, any mining operations that are not fully informed by science could potentially lead to an Earth impact emergency. Cambridge Core
• New research from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology shows algorithms behind natural language processing, a type of AI, often have tendencies that could be seen as offensive or prejudiced towards individuals with disabilities. The Hill
• Artificial intelligence is expected to add $22 trillion to the global economy within the next seven years, so it's vital that we work together with the world's leaders in data science, applied artificial intelligence and information technology-based innovation. News
• Five new National Quantum Information Science Research centers were created by the U.S. Department of Energy researchers from academia, U.S. national labs and industry will be working together to help catalyze quantum information science research. Forbes
• China is building the National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences, which, with over $1 billion in initial funding, could emerge as a key center of gravity for future research and development. International Defense Security & Technology
• Jobs within the field of computer and information science are expected to increase 21% by 2031 in the United States alone. IEEE Computer Society
• Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have created a machine learning model that can predict extinction risks for species of animals or plants that conservationists have little information on. Center for Data Innovation
• Other countries are prioritizing quantum information sciences - France aspires to be one of the world's leaders in quantum and supports the European Union's Digital Compass project to produce its first domestic quantum computer by 2025. Global Policy Journal
• Australia will now extend the length of stay by two to three years for Indian students, with first class honours degree in areas related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and information and communication technology (ICT). Observer Research Foundation
• The length of stay for an Indian student with a bachelor's degree with first-class honours will be extended from two to three years post-study in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors. Study International Staff
• U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum aimed at maintaining leadership in quantum information science and mitigating the risks of quantum computing to national security. SiliconANGLE
• WHO envisages a global data ecosystem that will allow anyone, anywhere, to be able to leverage data and data science in order to rapidly detect and assess the risk of epidemics and rapidly share information in real time. World Health Organization Africa
• Recently named a fellow at the National Science Foundation's Center for Quantum Networks, legislators and others will need a firmer grasp on past technology regulation debates to make informed decisions when quantum computers become commonplace. Govtech
• Through a new, $420 million funding opportunity, the U.S. Department of Energy seeks to advance early-stage research into clean energy technologies, advanced and low-carbon manufacturing, and quantum information science at Energy Frontier Research Centers. Daily Energy Insider

Last updated: 25 April 2024