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The number of positions for data scientists required is expected to grow by 15% between 2019-2029 According to LinkedIn Workforce Report 2018, 151,000 unfilled data scientists’ jobs were available in the United States. The demand for data science is rapidly increasing day by day and as a result of it, there is also a rise in demand for data scientists. Talking about our country, India ranks 66th globally in both data science and technology and 67th worldwide. We have made significant achievements in the field of…

As the buzz around metaverse and its use cases grow, industry experts said on Wednesday that the Indian automotive sector should focus on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) based skill training to stay ahead in the global race.At an event here organised by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) emphasised upon reskilling the roadside mechanics and appreciate the ASDC's initiative for the globally competent…

With enough training, most humans can learn how to echolocate, using their tongue to make clicking sounds and interpreting the echoes that come back, reflected from the surrounding environment.  In as few as 10 weeks, researchers have been able to teach participants how to navigate obstacles and recognize the size and orientation of objects using the rebounding calls of their clicks. The experiment, the results of which were published in 2021, involved 12 participants who'd been diagnosed as legally blind during their…

It’s neither math nor physicsImage by authorThe secret ingredient to becoming an expert in quantum computing is not a degree in math or physics. If it were, one of these clever physicists would have figured out how to solve the urgent problems of humanity. But they didn’t yet.What the industry needs are experts who understand the specificity of an urgent problem while identifying issues that could benefit from quantum speedup.The biggest misconception is that quantum computers are faster than classical computers. They are…

An update to fix some of the biggest issues fans have with Halo Infinite Season 2 is coming soon. Halo senior community manager John Junyszek confirmed on Twitter that developer 343 Industries is planning the update for next week.Halo Infinite's second multiplayer season introduced a new battle pass, two new maps, and new events. While fans have been clamoring for new content, the update also introduced a major gun jamming bug and removed things like "skill jumps" from various multiplayer maps and the…

Scientists at Babraham Institute have developed a new technique for rejuvenating skin cells. This technique has allowed scientists to rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years according to molecular measures, significantly longer than previous reprogramming methods.The results of the research were published in the journal, 'eLife'.Scientists have been able to partly restore the function of older cells, as well as rejuvenate the molecular measures of biological age.As we age, our cells' ability to function…

To reduce worries of money laundering, uncertainty in the skill gaming sector, the Centre is reportedly considering a proposal to create a regulator to stimulate investment and protect player interests. It is learnt that the industry is also in favour of such a move. According to a recent report, people familiar with the matter said while the government is considering possibilities for regulating such organisations, it is of the opinion that the task should not be entrusted to any financial sector regulator because the…