Smoothing over rough edges in batteries: Discovery could improve device durability
Texas engineers have discovered a new phenomenon in modern batteries, one that could be used to improve their life cycles.
Apr 15, 2025
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Engineering
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Machine learning & AI
A weird phrase is plaguing scientific papers—and we traced it back to a glitch in AI training data
Earlier this year, scientists discovered a peculiar term appearing in published papers: "vegetative electron microscopy."
Apr 15, 2025
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Engineering
Ambisonics algorithm helps create rich virtual soundscapes using a domed array of loudspeakers
Surround-sound speakers can immerse you in a multimedia experience, but what if there was a speaker that could completely re-create a three-dimensional soundscape?
Apr 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
How mine water could warm up UK's forgotten coal towns
The Ukraine war sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up prices and leaving households across the UK struggling with soaring energy bills. But beneath the ground, in disused coal mines, lies a hidden resource—warm ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Business
Flaws found in tools used to enforce online ad standards
A new study finds about 10% of websites that claim to comply with online advertising standards are running ads that violate those standards. The finding tells researchers that the ad-filtering rules browser extensions use ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Business
Facebook chief Zuckerberg testifying again in US antitrust trial
Social media titan Mark Zuckerberg took the stand for a second day Tuesday in a landmark US antitrust trial where his conglomerate Meta is accused of taking over Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
Apr 15, 2025
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Engineering
Concrete in road tunnels decomposes unexpectedly fast
When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, a biofilm is formed that breaks down the concrete. This can lead to high costs and the risk of damage if stone and concrete drop from the tunnel roof. In a new study, led ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Security
Machine learning method cuts fraud detection costs by generating accurate labels from imbalanced datasets
Fraud is widespread in the United States and increasingly driven by technology. For example, 93% of credit card fraud now involves remote account access, not physical theft. In 2023, fraud losses surpassed $10 billion for ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Corn leads to improved performance in lithium-sulfur batteries
Researchers at Washington State University have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a finding that holds promise for expanding the use of high-energy, lighter-weight ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Computer Sciences
Training LLMs to self-detoxify their language
As we mature from childhood, our vocabulary—as well as the ways we use it—grows, and our experiences become richer, allowing us to think, reason, and interact with others with specificity and intention. Accordingly, our ...
Apr 15, 2025
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