Q&A: The future of work—how will AI and automation affect work?
For decades, advances in technology have changed the ways people work, and now artificial intelligence could be the next big disruptor.
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Energy & Green Tech
How microgrids can help communities adapt to wildfires
Wildfires have become increasingly frequent due to climate change, with record occurrences in areas not historically prone to them. In California, wildfires and regional power shutoffs have cost billions and taken lives. ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Business
A once-obscure Chinese startup overtakes Shein In US
This time last year, hardly anyone in the U.S. knew what Temu was. Now, as American consumers grapple with runaway inflation, the bargain shopping app backed by a Chinese tech company is on a tear, with sales exceeding rival ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Engineering
To boost supply chains, scientists are looking at ways to recover valuable materials from water
For many materials critical to supply chains that will help enable America's decarbonization transition, resources are limited. Traditional mining is fraught with challenges, so advancing clean energy depends on finding new ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Robotics
Team prints seaweed-based, biodegradable actuators
Traditionally, soft robots have been made using synthetic polymers, rubbers, and plastics. Such materials provide soft robots with long operational lives and stable structures, but may pose risks to the environment if lost ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Engineering
Researchers examine ways to help drivers to see clearly on the road
Every year, sun glare contributes to around 3,000 crashes in the United States. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are helping to mitigate this problem by examining what drivers are likely to do when faced with sun ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Engineering
Flywheel energy storage system designed as a fully automatic charging station
A project team led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) presents the prototype of a flywheel storage system, FlyGrid, that can store electricity locally and deliver it using fast-charging technology.
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Machine learning & AI
Q&A: If art is how we express our humanity, where does AI fit in?
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence has generated a lot of buzz, with some predicting it will lead to an idyllic utopia and others warning it will bring the end of humanity. But speculation about where AI technology ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Security
Quantum hacking alert: Critical vulnerabilities found in quantum key distribution
A team led by academician Guo Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences made progress in the practical security of quantum key distribution (QKD).
Jun 15, 2023
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Business
Metaverse could put a dent in global warming, says study
For many technology enthusiasts, the metaverse—a virtual 3D environment in which the physical and digital worlds converge—has the potential to transform almost every facet of human life, from work to education to entertainment.
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