Tag: techxplore
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Ammonia: From fertilizer to energy source of the future
Ammonia: From fertilizer to energy source of the future Ammonia has been traditionally known for fertilizer production. In the future, it could also play a key role in the Energy Transition as an efficient source of hydrogen and a climate-friendly substitute for fossil fuels since it can be produced from nitrogen and hydrogen with zero…
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RisingAttacK: New technique can make AI ‘see’ whatever you want
RisingAttacK: New technique can make AI ‘see’ whatever you want Researchers have demonstrated a new way of attacking artificial intelligence computer vision systems, allowing them to control what the AI “sees.” The research shows that the new technique, called RisingAttacK, is effective at manipulating all of the most widely used AI computer vision systems. Go…
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Reducing energy consumption with phase change materials
Reducing energy consumption with phase change materials Water has proven its value as a heat carrier, for example, when it comes to transferring heat from a boiler to a radiator or keeping cooling ceilings chilled. But there is a new contender on the scene: In the Optimus project, researchers at Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg are…
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Analytical model evaluates performance of grant-free communication in densely populated IoT environment
Analytical model evaluates performance of grant-free communication in densely populated IoT environment Imagine a world where every smart device, from traffic sensors to wearable health monitors, can seamlessly communicate. This vision is at the heart of Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC), a cornerstone of 5G and future 6G mobile networks. Go to techxplore
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Widespread non-compliance found in loot box advertising disclosure rules in the UK and South Korea
Widespread non-compliance found in loot box advertising disclosure rules in the UK and South Korea A new study has found overwhelming (90%+) non-compliance with mandatory advertising disclosure requirements for gambling-like loot boxes in video games, raising concerns about consumer protection enforcement in both the United Kingdom and South Korea. Go to techxplore
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First operational drone traffic management system aims to prevent midair collisions
First operational drone traffic management system aims to prevent midair collisions The drone industry has landed after a long flight to the implementation of drone traffic management. Go to techxplore
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Creating a 3D interactive digital room from simple video
Creating a 3D interactive digital room from simple video Cornell researchers have developed an AI-powered process that automatically transforms a short video of a room into an interactive, 3D simulation of the space. Go to techxplore
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Shape memory polymers with nanotips help solve micro-LED chip transfer problem
Shape memory polymers with nanotips help solve micro-LED chip transfer problem A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), has developed a novel dry adhesive technology that allows everything from microscale electronic components to common household materials to be easily attached and detached. Go to techxplore
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Trump says ‘very wealthy’ group to buy TikTok
Trump says ‘very wealthy’ group to buy TikTok President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks. Go to techxplore
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China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
China’s humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any athletic prowess shown. Go to techxplore
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AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators
AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators The world’s most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors—lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals. Go to techxplore
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Invasive lake weed turned to clean energy in Ethiopia
Invasive lake weed turned to clean energy in Ethiopia For years, Fentie Wabi worked as a fisherman on Ethiopia’s Lake Tana, until an aggressive green invader changed everything. Go to techxplore
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Q&A: When talking about AI, definitions matter
Q&A: When talking about AI, definitions matter Artificial intelligence is everywhere lately—on the news, in podcasts and around every water cooler. A new, buzzy term, artificial general intelligence (AGI), is dominating conversations and raising more questions than it answers. Go to techxplore
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First study surveys surviving pilots to understand causes of in-flight loss of control
First study surveys surviving pilots to understand causes of in-flight loss of control On average, four planes crash each day in the United States with almost all of aircraft involved being single-engine planes. One in five of those crashes were caused by in-flight loss of control, defined by the Federal Aviation Administration as “unintended departure…
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Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect vault apps on smartphones
Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect vault apps on smartphones Researchers have discovered a modern solution to detect vault applications (apps) on smartphones, which could be a game-changer for law enforcement. The paper is published in the journal Future Internet. Go to techxplore
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High-performance memory devices can dissolve in water to address e-waste problem
High-performance memory devices can dissolve in water to address e-waste problem The use of electronics in various forms is on the rise, from wearable devices like smartwatches to implantable devices like body-implanted sensors, skin-worn smart patches, and disposable monitoring devices. These devices, which are inevitably discarded after use, contribute to the growing problem of electronic…
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New method can teach AI to admit uncertainty
New method can teach AI to admit uncertainty In high-stakes situations like health care—or weeknight “Jeopardy!”—it can be safer to say “I don’t know” than to answer incorrectly. Doctors, game show contestants, and standardized test-takers understand this, but most artificial intelligence applications still prefer to give a potentially wrong answer rather than admit uncertainty. Go…
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AI blunders: Six-finger hands, two suns and Jesus Christ on a surfboard in a stormy sea
AI blunders: Six-finger hands, two suns and Jesus Christ on a surfboard in a stormy sea When teaching a Photoshop class at a children’s summer camp, Stevens undergraduate student Gursimran Vasir noticed something strange. Go to techxplore
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Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel
Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel As you wait in the departure lounge for your flight this summer, you may notice your airplane being pumped full of fuel ahead of takeoff. And then you may start to wonder why flying is still so dependent on fossil fuels, and…
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Roblox’s Grow a Garden explodes online video game numbers
Roblox’s Grow a Garden explodes online video game numbers A gardening game created by a teenager on online platform Roblox has attracted a record 21 million simultaneous players, a figure rarely seen in the industry. Go to techxplore
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More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply
More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games—and eligible players who haven’t been compensated yet still have time…
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Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up. Here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys
Mattel and OpenAI have partnered up. Here’s why parents should be concerned about AI in toys Mattel may seem like an unchanging, old-school brand. Most of us are familiar with it—be it through Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, MEGA or Polly Pocket. Go to techxplore
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Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk
Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton. Go to techxplore
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Shipboard system that uses limestone and seawater could cut CO₂ emissions by half
Shipboard system that uses limestone and seawater could cut CO₂ emissions by half Scientists at USC and Caltech, in collaboration with startup company Calcarea, have developed a promising shipboard system that could remove up to half of carbon dioxide emitted from shipping vessels by converting it into an ocean-safe solution. Go to techxplore
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Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design
Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design There is a comfort in finding and being yourself. Video games offer opportunities for this comfort. They allow people to exist in safe spaces, to develop community, and to explore the self—as well as the potential self. Go to techxplore
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Li-Fi technology offers enhanced security and speeds 100 times faster than Wi-Fi
Li-Fi technology offers enhanced security and speeds 100 times faster than Wi-Fi Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless communication technology that utilizes the visible light spectrum (400–800 THz), similar to LED light, offering speeds up to 100 times faster than existing Wi-Fi (up to 224 Gbps). While it has fewer limitations in available frequency allocation…
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New storage platform delivers predictable renewable power regardless of weather conditions
New storage platform delivers predictable renewable power regardless of weather conditions Europe’s largest vanadium redox flow battery—located at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology—has achieved an important research milestone: In a controlled test, it was possible to successfully demonstrate for the first time how renewable energies such as wind and solar power can be fed…
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Quantum satellite launched into space
Quantum satellite launched into space The QUICK³ nano satellite will test components for future quantum satellite systems. The goal is to enable rapid and secure communication using quantum technology. Developed by a research consortium led by TUM professor Tobias Vogl, the satellite was launched into orbit on Monday, June 23, with a booster rocket from…
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US following up on possible Tesla robotaxi infractions
US following up on possible Tesla robotaxi infractions US safety regulators contacted Tesla after its self-driving cars stopped abruptly, sped or swerved into the wrong lane as the company began limited robotaxi service, US officials said Tuesday. Go to techxplore
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Turning captured carbon into natural gas could provide cost-competitive energy storage
Turning captured carbon into natural gas could provide cost-competitive energy storage Solar and wind energy are highly variable, dependent on the day, weather and location of the facilities. At times, they can generate more electricity than is needed, but they can also fall short when demand is at its peak. Unfortunately, any extra energy created…
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US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI
US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI A US federal judge has sided with Anthropic regarding training its artificial intelligence models on copyrighted books without authors’ permission, a decision with the potential to set a major legal precedent in AI deployment. Go to techxplore
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New framework reduces memory usage and boosts energy efficiency for large-scale AI graph analysis
New framework reduces memory usage and boosts energy efficiency for large-scale AI graph analysis BingoCGN, a scalable and efficient graph neural network accelerator that enables inference of real-time, large-scale graphs through graph partitioning, has been developed by researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. This breakthrough framework utilizes an innovative cross-partition message quantization technique…
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New York state to build nuclear power plant
New York state to build nuclear power plant New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans Monday to build a nuclear power facility, enlisting a state agency for the first major new US nuclear construction since 2009. Go to techxplore
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OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge’s ruling over trademark dispute
OpenAI scrubs mention of Jony Ive partnership after judge’s ruling over trademark dispute A budding partnership between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive to develop a new artificial intelligence hardware product has hit a legal snag after a federal judge ruled they must temporarily stop marketing the new venture. Go to…
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Semantic watermarks for AI image recognition can be easily manipulated
Semantic watermarks for AI image recognition can be easily manipulated Images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are often almost indistinguishable from real images to the human eye. Watermarks—visible or invisible markers embedded in image files—may be the key to verifying whether an image was generated by AI. So-called semantic watermarks, which are embedded deep within…
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Stealthy ship hull cuts through waves like butter
Stealthy ship hull cuts through waves like butter Borrowing from drug-smuggling subs, Michigan engineers are helping the Navy design autonomous ships that blend in with the ocean surface. Go to techxplore
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Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service
Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk’s backers believe could lead to the company’s next growth wave. Go to techxplore
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Road crash injuries are on the rise in Australia—how can we stop them?
Road crash injuries are on the rise in Australia—how can we stop them? Hospitalization rates for road crashes have steadily increased over the past 10 years, with men, regional communities and pedestrians bearing the brunt. Go to techxplore
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Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say
Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals “unprecedented access” to accounts consumers use each day. Go to techxplore
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Laser trackers shown to help improve accuracy of industrial robots, study shows
Laser trackers shown to help improve accuracy of industrial robots, study shows Laser trackers help improve precision and reduce operational costs of industrial robots, new research from the University of Nottingham says. Go to techxplore
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Study finds curated ‘starter packs’ fueled rapid user growth on Bluesky
Study finds curated ‘starter packs’ fueled rapid user growth on Bluesky ‘Starter packs’—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study. Go to techxplore
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Machine learning model predicts heat-resistant steel durability while preserving data confidentiality
Machine learning model predicts heat-resistant steel durability while preserving data confidentiality NIMS and its collaborators have developed a model designed to predict the long-term durability of a range of heat-resistant steel materials by performing machine learning while preserving the confidentiality of each organization’s data. This research is published in Tetsu-to-Hagané. Go to techxplore
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3D chip stacking method created to overcome traditional semiconductor limitations
3D chip stacking method created to overcome traditional semiconductor limitations A novel power supply technology for 3D-integrated chips has been developed by employing a three-dimensionally stacked computing architecture consisting of processing units placed directly above stacks of dynamic random access memory. Go to techxplore
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NASA aircraft to make low-altitude flights in mid-Atlantic, California
NASA aircraft to make low-altitude flights in mid-Atlantic, California From Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, July 2, two research aircraft will make a series of low-altitude atmospheric research flights near Philadelphia, Baltimore, and some Virginia cities, including Richmond, as well as over the Los Angeles Basin, Salton Sea, and Central Valley in California. Go to…
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Unlocking faster multiplexing for 6G low-earth orbit satellites
Unlocking faster multiplexing for 6G low-earth orbit satellites A novel time-division MIMO technology enables phased-array receivers to operate faster with exceptional area efficiency and low power, as reported by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. The proposed system significantly reduces circuit complexity for 5G and 6G networks, including non-terrestrial nodes, by reusing signal paths…
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AI image models gain creative edge by amplifying low-frequency features
AI image models gain creative edge by amplifying low-frequency features Recently, text-based image generation models can automatically create high-resolution, high-quality images solely from natural language descriptions. However, when a typical example like the Stable Diffusion model is given the text “creative,” its ability to generate truly creative images remains limited. Go to techxplore
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Photosynthetic living material uses bacteria to capture CO₂ in two different ways
Photosynthetic living material uses bacteria to capture CO₂ in two different ways Researchers are developing a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Photosynthetic cyanobacteria grow inside it, forming biomass and solid minerals and thus binding CO2 in two different manners. Go to techxplore
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From responding to thinking ahead: Bringing energy and spatial planning together
From responding to thinking ahead: Bringing energy and spatial planning together For an effective energy transition, we need to think not only about how we generate sustainable energy, but also about the spatial consequences of those choices. After all, wind turbines, solar parks and the associated infrastructure also have to be built somewhere. This is…
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States. Go to techxplore
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One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet “Have you seen the cats?” That’s a common refrain in my household because our two felines, Maple and Juniper, can venture outside through a flap in the backdoor. Like many other London house cats, they’re free to come and go,…
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Researchers are teaching AI to see more like humans
Researchers are teaching AI to see more like humans At Brown University, an innovative new project is revealing that teaching artificial intelligence to perceive things more like people may begin with something as simple as a game. The project invites participants to play an online game called Click Me, which helps AI models learn how…
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Some AI prompts could cause 50 times more CO₂ emissions than others, researchers find
Some AI prompts could cause 50 times more CO₂ emissions than others, researchers find No matter which questions we ask an AI, the model will come up with an answer. To produce this information—regardless of whether the answer is correct or not—the model uses tokens. Tokens are words or parts of words that are converted…
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Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting, researchers show
Websites are tracking you via browser fingerprinting, researchers show Clearing your cookies is not enough to protect your privacy online. New research led by Texas A&M University has found that websites are covertly using browser fingerprinting—a method to uniquely identify a web browser—to track people across browser sessions and sites. Go to techxplore
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Psycholinguist talks nonsense to ChatGPT to understand how it processes language
Psycholinguist talks nonsense to ChatGPT to understand how it processes language A new study appearing in PLOS One by a psycholinguist at the University of Kansas explores how ChatGPT, the popular artificial-intelligence chatbot, responded to nonwords. Go to techxplore
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A trio of studies could help Puerto Rico’s energy system weather future storms
A trio of studies could help Puerto Rico’s energy system weather future storms When Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico in 2022, it exposed the vulnerabilities of the island’s energy infrastructure. Though only a Category 1 storm, Fiona caused a total blackout across the island, leaving residents without power for days to weeks with far-reaching health,…
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New all-silicon computer vision hardware advances in-sensor visual processing technology
New all-silicon computer vision hardware advances in-sensor visual processing technology Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have pushed forward the development of computer vision with new, silicon-based hardware that can both capture and process visual data in the analog domain. Their work, described in the journal Nature Communications, could ultimately add to large-scale, data-intensive…
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A new tool predicts when users will reject a new technology
A new tool predicts when users will reject a new technology There is something paradoxical about our relationship with technology. We have very high expectations that new technology will solve the greatest challenges of our time. At the same time, we are quite often skeptical about using new technological solutions. Go to techxplore
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Two-actuator robot combines efficient ground rolling and spinning flight in one design
Two-actuator robot combines efficient ground rolling and spinning flight in one design A team of engineers at Singapore University of Technology and Design has created a truly unique robot—one that can roll around like a drum, then take off and fly like a spinning wheel. In their paper published in The International Journal of Robotics…
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Lost in the middle: How LLM architecture and training data shape AI’s position bias
Lost in the middle: How LLM architecture and training data shape AI’s position bias Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle. Go to techxplore
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AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries
AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance…
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G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world: What needs to happen
G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world: What needs to happen The world’s most developed economies have also burned the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change…
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‘Yes, in my back yard’—most people who live near large-scale solar projects are happy to have more built nearby
‘Yes, in my back yard’—most people who live near large-scale solar projects are happy to have more built nearby Would you like to live next door to a solar farm? Traditionally, it’s been thought that although people like the idea of renewable energy plants, they don’t want them close by. Now, research investigating how people…
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Emojis bring facial expressions and hand gestures back into our conversations
Emojis bring facial expressions and hand gestures back into our conversations The first emojis can be traced back to the late 1980s, but it was not until 2011 that they became a part of our everyday lives. That was when Apple, followed by other tech companies, implemented emojis in their operating systems. Go to techxplore
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Improved slime mold algorithm boosts efficiency in e-commerce cloud data migration
Improved slime mold algorithm boosts efficiency in e-commerce cloud data migration As e-commerce platforms grow ever more reliant on cloud computing, efficiency and sustainability have come to the fore as urgent pressures on development. A study published in the International Journal of Reasoning-based Intelligent Systems has introduced an innovative approach to the problem based on…
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Tiny receiver chip uses stacked capacitors to block interference in 5G IoT devices
Tiny receiver chip uses stacked capacitors to block interference in 5G IoT devices MIT researchers have designed a compact, low-power receiver for 5G-compatible smart devices that is about 30 times more resilient to a certain type of interference than some traditional wireless receivers. Go to techxplore
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A deeper look at hidden damage: Nano-CT imaging maps internal battery degradation
A deeper look at hidden damage: Nano-CT imaging maps internal battery degradation The minerals that power lithium-ion batteries—including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite—are both highly valuable and difficult to come by. Go to techxplore
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Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device
Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using generative artificial intelligence (AI). Go to techxplore
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AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here’s how they work—and how to opt out
AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here’s how they work—and how to opt out People turn to the internet to run billions of search queries each year. These range from keeping tabs on world events and celebrities to learning new words and getting DIY help. Go to techxplore
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Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest?
Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren’t companies stepping up to invest? As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across the economy, it will be interesting to see what the business community brings to a planned summit in August. Go to techxplore
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Benchmarking hallucinations: New metric tracks where multimodal reasoning models go wrong
Benchmarking hallucinations: New metric tracks where multimodal reasoning models go wrong Over the past decades, computer scientists have introduced increasingly sophisticated machine learning-based models, which can perform remarkably well on various tasks. These include multimodal large language models (MLLMs), systems that can process and generate different types of data, predominantly texts, images and videos. Go…
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AI-generated podcasts open new doors to make science accessible
AI-generated podcasts open new doors to make science accessible The first study to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to generate podcasts about research published in scientific papers has shown the results were so good that half of the papers’ authors thought the podcasters were human. Go to techxplore
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A framework for realizing a microscopic, highly precise and energy-efficient quantum clock
A framework for realizing a microscopic, highly precise and energy-efficient quantum clock Over the past decades, physicists have been trying to develop increasingly sophisticated and precise clocks to reliably measure the duration of physical processes that unfold over very short periods of time, helping to validate various theoretical predictions. These include so-called quantum clocks, timekeeping…
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Robots to the rescue: Miniature robots offer new hope for search and rescue operations
Robots to the rescue: Miniature robots offer new hope for search and rescue operations In the critical 72 hours after an earthquake or explosion, a race against the clock begins to find survivors. After that window, the chances of survival drop sharply. Go to techxplore
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Predicting post-disaster waste disposal times to improve resilience to tsunamis and earthquakes
Predicting post-disaster waste disposal times to improve resilience to tsunamis and earthquakes Tsunamis and earthquakes pose devastating threats to coastal communities worldwide. However, beyond the immediate destructive power of these events, the negative impact of the disaster waste they produce is sometimes overlooked. Go to techxplore
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Researcher explores visual media through the lens of machine vision
Researcher explores visual media through the lens of machine vision Large visual collections, such as paintings, photographs, drawings, and other forms of visual media, offer valuable insights into historical events, social life, and artistic expression. These collections are key to understanding how societies produce and use images to shape cultural meaning over time. Yet they…
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New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar
New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar Floating solar, the practice of placing solar panels on bodies of water, can generate even more electricity per square foot than terrestrial solar. But researchers are just starting to understand the impacts of floating solar on biodiversity and climate—so how should the new technology be implemented?…
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Evaporative cooling tech could curb data centers’ rising energy demands
Evaporative cooling tech could curb data centers’ rising energy demands Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new cooling technology that could significantly improve the energy efficiency of data centers and high-powered electronics. The technology features a specially engineered fiber membrane that passively removes heat through evaporation. It offers a promising…
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Q&A: Why improving robot design is essential to achieving true intelligence
Q&A: Why improving robot design is essential to achieving true intelligence Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots can already perform many tasks that would otherwise require humans. In this interview, Edoardo Milana, a junior professor of soft machines in the Department of Microsystems Engineering at the University of Freiburg, explains how improved design and innovative mechanics…
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Choir singers help researchers design quieter airplanes
Choir singers help researchers design quieter airplanes As the beautiful harmonies of the Century Singers echo through the hallway, dozens of microphones pick up the sound of their voices—while software tracks each note. This may not sound like a typical aerospace engineering experiment, but the results may improve commercial and military airplanes. Go to techxplore
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Advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions
Advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions The long-term aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change is to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, and thereby reduce the frequency and severity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Achieving that goal will require a massive reduction…
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Kirigami-inspired design enables uniform 200% stretch in multi-pixel display arrays
Kirigami-inspired design enables uniform 200% stretch in multi-pixel display arrays A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has successfully developed the world’s first technology that enables uniform and even stretching across multiple pixels in a stretchable display. This breakthrough overcomes a critical challenge in the field and has been selected as…
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Starch-based aerogel material improves anti-concussion headgear
Starch-based aerogel material improves anti-concussion headgear Researchers have developed a wearable material that may help dramatically reduce the risk of a concussion, suggests a new study. Go to techxplore
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High-performance water electrolysis without platinum brings hydrogen economy closer
High-performance water electrolysis without platinum brings hydrogen economy closer Hydrogen is gaining attention as a clean energy source that emits no carbon. Among various methods, water electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity, is recognized as an eco-friendly hydrogen production method. Go to techxplore
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Novel crystal strategy yields brighter, longer-lasting all-inorganic perovskite LEDs
Novel crystal strategy yields brighter, longer-lasting all-inorganic perovskite LEDs Perovskite has broad application prospects in solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and detectors due to its high luminescent efficiency and low cost. However, electrons and holes in traditional perovskite materials often struggle to effectively recombine and emit light. As a result, the strongly space-confined method is…
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Single-material electronic skin gives robots the human touch
Single-material electronic skin gives robots the human touch Scientists have developed a low-cost, durable, highly sensitive robotic “skin” that can be added to robotic hands like a glove, enabling robots to detect information about their surroundings in a way that’s similar to humans. The results are reported in the journal Science Robotics. Go to techxplore
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Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing
Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing As more connected devices demand an increasing amount of bandwidth for tasks like teleworking and cloud computing, it will become extremely challenging to manage the finite amount of wireless spectrum available for all users to share. Go to techxplore
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Chinese researchers debut world’s first AI-based processor chip design system
Chinese researchers debut world’s first AI-based processor chip design system A team of engineers, AI specialists and chip design researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has designed, built and tested what they are describing as the first AI-based chip design system. The group has published a paper describing their system, called QiMeng, on the…
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Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure
Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology and Wall Street expresses doubts over its strategy. Go to techxplore
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‘Optical neural engine’ can solve partial differential equations
‘Optical neural engine’ can solve partial differential equations Partial differential equations (PDEs) are a class of mathematical problems that represent the interplay of multiple variables, and therefore have predictive power when it comes to complex physical systems. Solving these equations is a perpetual challenge, however, and current computational techniques for doing so are time-consuming and…
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AI tool can boost efficient working practice in less-skilled taxi drivers
AI tool can boost efficient working practice in less-skilled taxi drivers The news is awash with stories about AI and the effects it can have on society—some news sites even have a dedicated tab for such stories. Though subjects vary, many stories raise the alarm about some potential negative impact or another. But researchers, including…
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Europe’s industrial policy worsens the crises it claims to solve, say researchers
Europe’s industrial policy worsens the crises it claims to solve, say researchers The European Union’s industrial strategy, centered on Single Market Resilience, Strategic Autonomy, and Competitive Sustainability, is riddled with contradictions that risk exacerbating the very crises it seeks to address. Go to techxplore
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Mushrooms’ microscopic filaments provide a blueprint for better materials
Mushrooms’ microscopic filaments provide a blueprint for better materials Fungi have been around for many millions of years, with the incremental process of evolution honing and improving their survival skills through the millennia. Go to techxplore
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Carbon capture method mines cement ingredients from the air
Carbon capture method mines cement ingredients from the air University of Michigan chemist Charles McCrory and his research group, along with Jesús Velázquez’s lab at the University of California, Davis and Anastassia Alexandrova’s lab at the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a method to capture carbon dioxide and turn it into metal oxalates,…
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Smart adaptation: The fusion of AI and robotics for dynamic environments
Smart adaptation: The fusion of AI and robotics for dynamic environments The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of automated robotics that are adaptive to their environments. Go to techxplore
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Using AI to improve flagging of internal threats within the US Army
Using AI to improve flagging of internal threats within the US Army Research published in the International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences describes how artificial intelligence could be used to root out internal threats in the U.S. Army. The research centers on the Army’s Insider Threat Hub, a facility that assesses the danger posed by…
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Bubbles are key to new surface coating method for lightweight magnesium alloys
Bubbles are key to new surface coating method for lightweight magnesium alloys A team led by a researcher from Tokyo Metropolitan University has devised a new way of coating magnesium alloys to improve their corrosion resistance. Instead of costly, unwieldy, and slower coating techniques under vacuum, they used liquid-based chemical conversion coating with the addition…
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Single-sensor 3D microphone enables robots to locate humans in noisy environments
Single-sensor 3D microphone enables robots to locate humans in noisy environments A research team has developed a novel auditory technology that allows the recognition of human positions using only a single microphone. This technology facilitates sound-based interaction between humans and robots, even in noisy factory environments. Go to techxplore
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Urgent policy actions needed to address real AI threats, scientist reveals
Urgent policy actions needed to address real AI threats, scientist reveals International regulation of tech giants, intellectual property reform, and preparation for workforce disruption must be prioritized by policymakers as artificial intelligence transforms society. Go to techxplore
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‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in
‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in This week, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed two men suspected of bombing a fertility clinic in California last month allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to obtain bomb-making instructions. The FBI did not disclose the name of the AI…
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Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble
Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn’t lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology. Go to techxplore