Tag: techxplore
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‘Turn on the lights’: DAVD display helps divers navigate undersea conditions
‘Turn on the lights’: DAVD display helps divers navigate undersea conditions A favorite childhood memory for Dr. Sandra Chapman was visiting the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with her father. So it’s appropriate that Chapman—a program officer in the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Warfighter Performance Department—is passionate about her involvement in the development…
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Tech billionaires take center stage at Trump inauguration
Tech billionaires take center stage at Trump inauguration US tech multibillionaires—including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos—were given prime positions at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, in an unprecedented demonstration of their power and influence in the White House. Go to techxplore
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Charging forward: The impact of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles on the grid
Charging forward: The impact of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles on the grid Electric heavy-duty vehicles offer significant advantages, including reduced noise pollution and lower emissions. However, there’s still a disadvantage to overcome—too many heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) could overload the grid. Go to techxplore
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Trump launches his own meme coin, value soars
Trump launches his own meme coin, value soars US President-elect Donald Trump has launched his own cryptocurrency, appropriately called $TRUMP, sparking feverish buying that sent its market capitalization soaring on Saturday to several billion dollars. Go to techxplore
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In US, teleworkers don’t want to turn back
In US, teleworkers don’t want to turn back For Curtis Sparrer, a work-from-home evangelist, an office is nothing less than a “corporate jail.” Go to techxplore
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TikTok shuts down US access as Trump seeks app’s reinstatement
TikTok shuts down US access as Trump seeks app’s reinstatement TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday shortly before a national ban on the app was to take effect, with President-elect Donald Trump unable to intervene until he takes office. Go to techxplore
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New n-doped transparent conductor shows promise for all-polymer electrochromic displays
New n-doped transparent conductor shows promise for all-polymer electrochromic displays Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated and energy-efficient displays for electronic devices. To further improve existing displays and create even more efficient ones, some engineers have been trying to synthesize and identify new materials with promising opto-electronic properties. Go to techxplore
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What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday?
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday? With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two…
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TikTok’s journey from fun app to US security concern
TikTok’s journey from fun app to US security concern As a law that could get TikTok banned in the United States is poised to go into effect, here is a look at the rise of the video-sharing social media platform. Go to techxplore
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US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution
US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution TikTok says it will “go dark” in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won’t be used to punish service providers. Go to techxplore
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Telegram boss admits ‘seriousness’ of French allegations: source
Telegram boss admits ‘seriousness’ of French allegations: source Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he was charged with infractions linked to enabling organized crime, that he “realized the seriousness of all the allegations”, AFP learned Saturday from a source familiar with the case. Go to techxplore
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Charging infrastructure of medium voltage station upgraded to megawatt class
Charging infrastructure of medium voltage station upgraded to megawatt class In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the…
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Semiconductor radiation detectors designed for extreme environments
Semiconductor radiation detectors designed for extreme environments A collaborative team led by researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully developed advanced semiconductor-based radiation detectors, significantly improving their performance for use in extreme environments. Go to techxplore
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Engineers develop polycatenated architected materials for innovative 3D designs
Engineers develop polycatenated architected materials for innovative 3D designs A team of engineers at the California Institute of Technology, working with colleagues from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Princeton University, has developed what they have named polycatenated architected materials (PAMs) that can be used as wireframe elements to create novel 3D structures with interesting properties.…
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Marketing experts share how Spotify shapes your music listening habits with playlists
Marketing experts share how Spotify shapes your music listening habits with playlists It’s a common assumption that music streaming has changed how we listen to music in a physical sense, but a new study has revealed just how streaming has impacted consumers’ listening tastes. The research, which focused on Spotify, has found that when people…
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Ultra-small neuromorphic chip learns and corrects errors autonomously
Ultra-small neuromorphic chip learns and corrects errors autonomously Existing computer systems have separate data processing and storage devices, making them inefficient for processing complex data like AI. A KAIST research team has developed a memristor-based integrated system similar to the way our brain processes information. It is now ready for application in various devices, including…
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Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch
Skin-inspired optical sensor reads Braille at the speed of touch Researchers have developed a fast and accurate flexible optical skin that can be used to read Braille. The advance could not only improve access to information for people who are blind but also help move us closer to a future where accessible and adaptable technology…
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Engineers build the future of bendable concrete with 3D printing
Engineers build the future of bendable concrete with 3D printing Armed with a 3D concrete printer, careful measuring tools, and just the right ingredients, a team at The University of New Mexico has worked hard to design the construction building blocks of the future. Now, their bendable concrete material design is officially patented. Go to…
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Sky-high prices? Estimating the cost of climate-neutral aviation in the future
Sky-high prices? Estimating the cost of climate-neutral aviation in the future Aviation currently contributes to about 4% of the global warming that has been observed. As demand for flights is likely to continue to increase, researchers and governments are looking for solutions to make aviation climate-neutral by 2050 at the latest. Go to techxplore
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3D printing extends heat-resistant steel’s creep life by over 10 times
3D printing extends heat-resistant steel’s creep life by over 10 times A NIMS research team fabricated heat-resistant steel test specimens using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)—a form of metal 3D printing—and subjected them to creep testing for up to 10,000 hours. The results demonstrated that LPBF significantly extended the creep lives of the specimens, achieving…
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Artificial imagination with the ‘exocortex:’ Researcher proposes software to aid scientific inspiration and imagination
Artificial imagination with the ‘exocortex:’ Researcher proposes software to aid scientific inspiration and imagination Artificial intelligence (AI) once seemed like a fantastical construct of science fiction, enabling characters to deploy spacecraft to neighboring galaxies with a casual command. Humanoid AIs even served as companions to otherwise lonely characters. Now, in the very real 21st century,…
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A new research program is Indigenizing artificial intelligence
A new research program is Indigenizing artificial intelligence A new initiative steered by Concordia University researchers is challenging the conversation around the direction of artificial intelligence (AI). It charges that the current trajectory is inherently biased against non-Western modes of thinking about intelligence—especially those originating from Indigenous cultures. Go to techxplore
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AI predicts properties of molten salts for modeling safer and more sustainable nuclear power reactors
AI predicts properties of molten salts for modeling safer and more sustainable nuclear power reactors Researchers from Skoltech and the Institute of High Temperature Electrochemistry of UB RAS have developed and tested a model based on machine learning that predicts the properties of molten salts. These compounds are already used in metallurgy and hold promise…
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Game theory approach finds some public benefit to platforms like Google and Waze collecting user data
Game theory approach finds some public benefit to platforms like Google and Waze collecting user data Researchers from Tel Aviv University have used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power over the collection and commercialization of their users’ data can enhance overall welfare. Go to…
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Scalable aluminum surfaces method enables advancements in cooling, self-cleaning and anti-icing technologies
Scalable aluminum surfaces method enables advancements in cooling, self-cleaning and anti-icing technologies An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems. Go to techxplore
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New research helps eliminate dead zones in desalination technology and beyond
New research helps eliminate dead zones in desalination technology and beyond Engineers have found a way to eliminate the fluid flow “dead zones” that plague the types of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. The new technique uses a physics-based tapered flow channel design within electrodes that moves fluids quickly and efficiently, potentially requiring less…
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Precise positioning in challenging environments: A new anchor approach to ultra-wideband-assisted navigation
Precise positioning in challenging environments: A new anchor approach to ultra-wideband-assisted navigation A new study has introduced an advanced method for visual-inertial navigation, utilizing a single Ultra-Wideband (UWB) anchor with an unknown position to achieve exceptional positioning accuracy and robustness in environments lacking Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. Go to techxplore
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Novel OLED stacks enable exceptionally bright microdisplays
Novel OLED stacks enable exceptionally bright microdisplays Users of augmented reality (AR) glasses require especially bright displays in daylight to clearly recognize content. High brightness and low power consumption are therefore crucial development goals, as optical systems—such as AR glasses—exhibit high brightness losses and wearable devices are limited by battery storage. Go to techxplore
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Boeing 2024 plane deliveries tumble on labor, safety woes
Boeing 2024 plane deliveries tumble on labor, safety woes Boeing delivered just 348 commercial planes in 2024 according to figures released Tuesday that showed the ugly effects from a year of labor disruption and safety setbacks. Go to techxplore
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Stress tests for the Swiss power system
Stress tests for the Swiss power system Researchers from ETH Zurich and ZHAW Winterthur are simulating in a new study how the future Swiss power system could be structured to withstand a drastic fall in gas and electricity imports. By doing so, they aim to contribute to the discussion surrounding Switzerland’s supply security. Go to…
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Meta to lay off 3,600 employees in performance-based cuts
Meta to lay off 3,600 employees in performance-based cuts Meta plans to dismiss approximately 3,600 employees identified as low performers and replace them with new hires, according to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday. Go to techxplore
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New technique enables rapid evaluation of fuel cell catalyst durability, identification of degradation mechanisms
New technique enables rapid evaluation of fuel cell catalyst durability, identification of degradation mechanisms Researchers at the College of Engineering at Seoul National University have developed an innovative technology for rapid durability assessment and identification of degradation mechanisms of hydrogen fuel cell catalysts. Go to techxplore
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Study investigates how digital platforms are transforming the agricultural sector
Study investigates how digital platforms are transforming the agricultural sector Digitalization is ushering in far-reaching change in all areas of our lives, not least in the agricultural sector. Researchers from the University of Bonn have now published a study in Big Data & Society on how international agricultural corporations and Big Tech firms are using…
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Biophotovoltaics: A step forward in sustainable energy technology
Biophotovoltaics: A step forward in sustainable energy technology In a study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers have advanced our understanding of biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems—innovative devices that merge photosynthetic microbes with electrochemical systems to convert sunlight into electricity. Using the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, the study provides critical insights into the molecular mechanisms…
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New training technique opens the door to neural networks that require much less energy
New training technique opens the door to neural networks that require much less energy AI applications like ChatGPT are based on artificial neural networks that, in many respects, imitate the nerve cells in our brains. They are trained with vast quantities of data on high-performance computers, gobbling up massive amounts of energy in the process.…
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3D printing shines in overcoming headlight lens manufacturing challenges
3D printing shines in overcoming headlight lens manufacturing challenges A recent study has demonstrated the benefits of using 3D printing to make headlight lenses. The results highlight the ability of additive manufacturing to overcome the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods for greater flexibility and better performance in manufacturing a variety of product types. Go to…
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How virtual reality technologies are shaping an inclusive future for architecture
How virtual reality technologies are shaping an inclusive future for architecture Imagine stepping into your dream home before it is even built. Virtual reality (VR) technologies are revolutionizing architecture by allowing clients to walk through their future spaces, change details and experience the space before construction. VR bridges the gap between imagination and reality. Go…
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Apple wants to keep diversity programs disavowed by other US firms
Apple wants to keep diversity programs disavowed by other US firms Apple’s board of directors has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to end the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, going against the grain of decisions by other large US corporates. Go to techxplore
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Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show
Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show With its focus on innovative products and cutting-edge technology, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has not historically paid much attention to energy companies. Go to techxplore
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Translating fiction: How AI could assist humans in expanding access to global literature and culture
Translating fiction: How AI could assist humans in expanding access to global literature and culture News that Dutch publishing house Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) has confirmed plans to experiment using AI to translate fiction has stirred up a thought-provoking debate. Some believe it marks the beginning of the end for human translators, while others…
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Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now
Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now Many of us feel guilt when we fly because it is a very obvious source of carbon emissions. Aviation causes around 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. But we do not perhaps feel the same guilt when we walk into a new building, even though global…
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Supreme Court looks poised to uphold TikTok ban
Supreme Court looks poised to uphold TikTok ban The US Supreme Court appeared likely on Friday to uphold a law that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the wildly popular online video-sharing platform or shut it down. Go to techxplore
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Sustainable cement: An electrochemical process to help neutralize cement industry CO₂ emissions
Sustainable cement: An electrochemical process to help neutralize cement industry CO₂ emissions Cement production is the second-largest industrial contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, but its carbon footprint could be dramatically reduced with a new low-cost, scalable approach demonstrated at the University of Michigan. Go to techxplore
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Meta abandons racial diversity programs in further right-wing shift
Meta abandons racial diversity programs in further right-wing shift Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorities. Go to techxplore
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TikTok could be banned this month. Here’s what users can do to prepare
TikTok could be banned this month. Here’s what users can do to prepare TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news. Go to techxplore
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How Meta’s fact-checking program works
How Meta’s fact-checking program works Internet giant Meta’s fact-checking program aims to counter false information on its social platforms—Facebook, Instagram and Threads—with the help of media organizations, including AFP. Go to techxplore
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Robots set to move beyond factory as AI advances
Robots set to move beyond factory as AI advances Today’s robots perform safety checks at industrial plants, conduct quality control in manufacturing, and are even starting to keep hospital patients company. Go to techxplore
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Light, flexible and radiation-resistant: Organic solar cells for space
Light, flexible and radiation-resistant: Organic solar cells for space Radiation testing suggests that solar cells made from carbon-based, or organic, materials could outperform conventional silicon and gallium arsenide for generating electricity in the final frontier, a study from the University of Michigan suggests. Go to techxplore
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Exploring quinone-based carbon capture: A promising path to safer CO₂ removal
Exploring quinone-based carbon capture: A promising path to safer CO₂ removal Carbon capture, or the isolation and removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during industrial processes like cement mixing or steel production, is widely regarded as a key component of fighting climate change. Existing carbon capture technologies, such as amine scrubbing, are hard to…
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How secure is your Wi-Fi network? Research uncovers major vulnerability in wireless networking technology
How secure is your Wi-Fi network? Research uncovers major vulnerability in wireless networking technology We often take for granted just how ubiquitous Wi-Fi has become over the past two decades, explains Northeastern University electrical and computer engineering professor Francesco Restuccia, who is also a member of the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things. Go…
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Airbus boosts plane deliveries in 2024
Airbus boosts plane deliveries in 2024 European plane maker Airbus said Thursday it increased aircraft deliveries to 766 even as the company struggles to return to pre-pandemic production levels. Go to techxplore
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What influences trust when conversing with chatbots?
What influences trust when conversing with chatbots? Whether on your bank’s website or your telephone provider’s help line, interactions between humans and chatbots have become part of our daily lives. But do we trust them? And what factors influence our trust? Researchers at the University of Basel recently examined these questions. Go to techxplore
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Dialysis-inspired technique ‘astonishingly effective’ for treating wastewater
Dialysis-inspired technique ‘astonishingly effective’ for treating wastewater Researchers at Rice University, in collaboration with Guangdong University of Technology, have uncovered an innovative approach to treating high-salinity organic wastewaters—streams containing both elevated salt and organic concentrations—by employing dialysis, a technology borrowed from the medical field. Go to techxplore
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Enhanced tandem solar modules promise lower costs and higher efficiency
Enhanced tandem solar modules promise lower costs and higher efficiency Increasing module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a…
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Are A-B tests leading market researchers and online advertisers astray? Study says they could be
Are A-B tests leading market researchers and online advertisers astray? Study says they could be Researchers from Southern Methodist University and the University of Michigan published a study that examines platforms’ A-B testing of online ads and uncovers significant limitations that can create misleading conclusions about ad performance. Go to techxplore
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An AI tool may help optimize methane storage solutions
An AI tool may help optimize methane storage solutions A new approach harnesses machine learning to search for materials to store methane, helping accelerate the adoption of methane as a cleaner alternative fuel for vehicles. The University of Michigan-led study is published in Physical Review Materials. Go to techxplore
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Lithium-sulfur batteries: Study uncovers key degradation insights
Lithium-sulfur batteries: Study uncovers key degradation insights Lithium-sulfur batteries have a number of advantages over conventional lithium batteries: they use the abundant raw material sulfur, do not require the critical elements cobalt or nickel, and can achieve extremely high specific energy densities. Prototype cells are already achieving up to 500 Wh/kg, almost twice as much…
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Specialized hardware solves high-order optimization problems with in-memory computing
Specialized hardware solves high-order optimization problems with in-memory computing The rise of AI, graphic processing, combinatorial optimization and other data-intensive applications has resulted in data-processing bottlenecks, as ever greater amounts of data must be shuttled back and forth between the memory and compute elements in a computer. The physical distance is small, but the process…
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Thermochromorph: A printmaking technique that transforms images with heat
Thermochromorph: A printmaking technique that transforms images with heat Researchers in MIT Professor Stefanie Mueller’s group have spent much of the last decade developing a variety of computing techniques aimed at reimagining how products and systems are designed. Much in the way that platforms like Instagram allow users to modify 2D photographs with filters, Mueller…
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Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking
Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking Tech giant Meta’s shock announcement to end its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for proliferating false narratives. Go to techxplore
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From logs to security: How process analysis is transforming access control
From logs to security: How process analysis is transforming access control Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications have developed a framework for improving system security by analyzing business process logs. The research is published in the International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. Go to techxplore
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Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency
Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food’s quality and nutritional value. In recent years, researchers have developed precision techniques that use optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficient…
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Ramping up the scale of climate and energy technology: Experts recommend technical risk assessment strategies
Ramping up the scale of climate and energy technology: Experts recommend technical risk assessment strategies One of the biggest challenges in implementing energy and climate technologies is actually scaling them up to deploy. While scale-up has largely been the domain of industrial R&D teams, advances in modeling and experimental techniques increasingly allow early-stage researchers like…
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TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles
TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are getting ever smarter with an eye toward being at the heart of AI-centered lifestyles. Go to techxplore
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Researchers propose AI-driven solution for smarter traffic management
Researchers propose AI-driven solution for smarter traffic management A new method for managing urban traffic at multi-intersection networks is discussed in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. The research promises improvements in efficiency and adaptability, and by combining technologies could address the long-standing challenges of congestion and unpredictable traffic patterns in dense urban…
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‘Lost year’: Germany electric car sales go into reverse
‘Lost year’: Germany electric car sales go into reverse Sales of new electric vehicles in Germany plunged last year, official figures showed Monday, as a slow switch to battery-powered cars deepened the woes of the country’s flagship auto industry. Go to techxplore
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AI unveils strange chip designs, while discovering new functionalities
AI unveils strange chip designs, while discovering new functionalities Specialized microchips that manage signals at the cutting edge of wireless technology are astounding works of miniaturization and engineering. They’re also difficult and expensive to design. Go to techxplore
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Doppler radar tracks non-weather debris to aid emergency response
Doppler radar tracks non-weather debris to aid emergency response Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using non-weather data from the nationwide weather radar network to understand how to track non-meteorological events moving through the air for better emergency response. Weather reports on the news show colorful, near-time representations of clouds…
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How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure
How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure Northeastern University chemistry professor Eugene Smotkin was in his home in the Puerto Rican residential district of Old San Juan when he, like more than a million other residents on the island, lost power on New Year’s Eve. Go to techxplore
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Amazon’s Seattle campus still quiet as 5-days-in-office deadline hits
Amazon’s Seattle campus still quiet as 5-days-in-office deadline hits Amazon’s first day back in the office felt like any other Thursday. Which is to say, none too busy in downtown Seattle. Go to techxplore
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California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital: Will Trump defy MAGA and support them?
California’s tech titans say H-1B visas are vital: Will Trump defy MAGA and support them? Of all the rich and powerful people cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump, few have rushed to Mar-a-Lago faster than the crowned heads of big tech, including California’s own chiefs of Google and Meta. Go to techxplore
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Pittsburgh-based autonomous truck company hits safety hangup with feds
Pittsburgh-based autonomous truck company hits safety hangup with feds After years of preparations, Aurora Innovation’s big launch of autonomous trucks in Texas is facing an unlikely stumbling block: safety triangles. Go to techxplore
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Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns
Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns Your car is spying on you. That is one takeaway from the fast, detailed data that Tesla collected on the driver of one of its Cybertrucks that exploded in Las Vegas earlier this week. Privacy data experts say the deep…
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Emerging field of ‘energy meteorology’ sheds light on solar farms’ desert impact
Emerging field of ‘energy meteorology’ sheds light on solar farms’ desert impact Rooftop solar panels are popular in many parts of the world, but power is generated much more cheaply and efficiently in utility-scale solar farms. Often, though, these large-scale solar farms are deployed in desert habitats, which contain native flora and fauna that are…
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UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024 Britain and Germany produced their cleanest electricity on record last year, with renewables reaching record highs, according to data released Thursday. Go to techxplore
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Robotic gripper mimics human hand to move multiple objects together
Robotic gripper mimics human hand to move multiple objects together A research team from Seoul National University has proposed a gripper capable of moving multiple objects together to enhance the efficiency of pick-and-place processes, inspired by humans’ multi-object grasping strategy. The gripper not only transfers multiple objects at once but also places individual objects at…
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Robots can now walk through muddy and slippery terrain, thanks to moose-like feet
Robots can now walk through muddy and slippery terrain, thanks to moose-like feet Roboticists at the Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have developed a new class of bio-inspired feet that significantly enhance robot mobility on challenging terrains like mud and wet snow. The findings, published in Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, could expand the capabilities of robots,…
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China’s rare earth dominance: A strategic advantage with global implications
China’s rare earth dominance: A strategic advantage with global implications China’s dominance in critical minerals is shaping the global green transition—but at what cost? Go to techxplore
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Scientists uncover advanced manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors
Scientists uncover advanced manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors Piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors are designed to convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals, making them critical components in intelligent systems. Piezoelectric sensors leverage voltage generation through mechanical stress in non-centrosymmetric materials, such as quartz and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), while triboelectric sensors operate on…
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How Japan pioneered the global phenomenon of entrepreneur pitch shows like Dragons’ Den
How Japan pioneered the global phenomenon of entrepreneur pitch shows like Dragons’ Den Before Dragons’ Den in the UK became a global hit and America’s Shark Tank turned startup pitches into mainstream entertainment, there was Manē no Tora (Tiger of Money or Money Tigers). Launched in Japan in 2001 by Nippon TV and Sony Pictures…
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Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure
Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure You have likely seen multiple ads for products and services designed to make you more secure online. When you turn on your television, see online ads, or even when you get in-app notifications, you are likely to encounter cybersecurity technology marketed as the ultimate…
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Simulation tool advances climate-friendly district heating management
Simulation tool advances climate-friendly district heating management District heating networks are growing increasingly complex as a result of feeding in renewable energy and the trend toward decentralization. In the AD Net Heat project, Fraunhofer researchers are simulating heat flows throughout the entire network, predicting load peaks and helping to plan new grids. Go to techxplore
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Seven advances in technology that we’re likely to see in 2025
Seven advances in technology that we’re likely to see in 2025 In the grand scheme of things, 45 years is not a long time. Back in 1980, it would take me three weeks to run a computer program, written in the programming language Cobol, that worked using punched cards. Each card represented one line of…
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In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank. Go to techxplore
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From brain maps to living bridges: The innovations set to reshape life in 2025
From brain maps to living bridges: The innovations set to reshape life in 2025 From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes that make cities greener and cleaner. Go to techxplore
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Researchers create triple-layer lithium battery resistant to fire and explosion
Researchers create triple-layer lithium battery resistant to fire and explosion A research team has developed a lithium metal battery using a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that offers greatly enhanced fire safety and an extended lifespan. This research holds promise for diverse applications, including in electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems. The research is published…
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New technology doubles radar resolution using novel algorithms
New technology doubles radar resolution using novel algorithms Researchers have developed a new radar signal–processing technology that can dramatically enhance the resolution of existing low-resolution radars. This technology enables precise object recognition using existing hardware specifications without the need for bandwidth expansion. Go to techxplore
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First self-charging supercapacitors developed: Storage device capable of storing solar energy efficiently
First self-charging supercapacitors developed: Storage device capable of storing solar energy efficiently A joint research effort has developed a high-performance self-charging energy storage device capable of efficiently storing solar energy. The research team has dramatically improved the performance of existing supercapacitor devices by utilizing transition metal-based electrode materials and proposed a new energy storage technology…
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AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025?
AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025? As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, more and more businesses are grappling with how to adapt both quickly and responsibly. Go to techxplore
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Efficient machine learning: Predicting material properties with limited data
Efficient machine learning: Predicting material properties with limited data Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with collaborators at University College London, have developed machine learning-based methods to predict material properties even with limited data. This can aid in the discovery of materials with desired properties, such as semiconductors. Go to techxplore
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AI’s next frontier: Selling your intentions before you know them
AI’s next frontier: Selling your intentions before you know them The near future could see AI assistants that forecast and influence our decision-making at an early stage, and sell these developing “intentions” in real-time to companies that can meet the need—before we even realize we have made up our minds. Go to techxplore
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EU universal charger rules come into force
EU universal charger rules come into force EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste. Go to techxplore
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Sport produces mountains of high-tech waste—researchers are finding new ways to recycle it
Sport produces mountains of high-tech waste—researchers are finding new ways to recycle it In the early days of the modern Olympics and Paralympics, athletes competed using heavy, non-aerodynamic equipment. The record for throwing a javelin, for instance, has almost doubled since 1908, when the sport was introduced. Athletes have got better—but so has their equipment.…
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A comprehensive survey of federated transfer learning: Challenges, methods and applications
A comprehensive survey of federated transfer learning: Challenges, methods and applications Federated Learning (FL) has gained significant attention as a novel distributed machine learning paradigm that enables collaborative model training while preserving data privacy. However, traditional FL methods face challenges such as data heterogeneity, system heterogeneity, and labeled data scarcity. Go to techxplore
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AI and robots pose new ethical challenges for society
AI and robots pose new ethical challenges for society Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Real-time, flexible interactions between humans and robots are no longer just science fiction. As robots become smarter and more human-like in both behavior and appearance, they are transforming from mere tools…
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OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit company
OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit company ChatGPT-maker OpenAI laid out plans Friday for a new corporate structure shifting away from control by a non-profit—an issue of contention for the artificial intelligence trailblazer. Go to techxplore
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Montenegro to extradite crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to US
Montenegro to extradite crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to US Montenegro announced on Friday that it would extradite South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon to the United States, following a year and a half of dizzying court rulings and subsequent reversals over his removal. Go to techxplore
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Japan Airlines was hit by a cyberattack, delaying flights during the year-end holiday season
Japan Airlines was hit by a cyberattack, delaying flights during the year-end holiday season Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on flight…
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Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024 Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China, and growth in parts of Europe and the United States, despite headwinds. Go to techxplore
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Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents I research the intersection of artificial intelligence, natural language processing and human reasoning as the director of the Advancing Human and Machine Reasoning lab at the University of South Florida. I am also commercializing this research in an AI startup that provides a vulnerability…