Category killers of the internet are significantly reducing online diversity
The number of distinctive sources and voices on the internet is proven to be in long-term decline, according to new research.
Apr 28, 2021
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Robotics
Scientists develop new type of artificial muscle inspired by DNA supercoiling
University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscle for use in miniature robot applications. Their research is published today in Science ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Computer Sciences
New algorithm makes it easier for computers to solve decision making problems
Computer scientists often encounter problems relevant to real-life scenarios. For instance, "multiagent problems," a category characterized by multi-stage decision-making by multiple decision makers or "agents," has relevant ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Computer Sciences
'Can I see your parts list?' What AI's attempted chat-up lines tell us about computer-generated language
Have you ever wondered what flirting with artificial intelligence would look like? Research scientist and engineer Janelle Shane has given us an idea by training a neural network—an algorithm loosely inspired by biological ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Internet
Show me your playlist and I'll tell you who you are
According to the researchers, three songs from a playlist are enough to identify the person who chose the songs. Hence, companies like YouTube and Spotify can accumulate a great deal of information about their users based ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Other
Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries
Missing out on Thin Mints in the pandemic? A Google affiliate is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies to people's doorsteps in a Virginia community.
Apr 28, 2021
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Automotive
Five new EVs to wait for in 2021
Electric vehicle shoppers have an increasing number of models to choose from. There are nearly two dozen EVs on the market today, and that selection will only grow over the next eight months. Here are five upcoming EVs, organized ...
Apr 28, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Dead lithium: The culprit of low Coulombic efficiency with LIBs
The target of carbon-neutral and net-zero emissions is the development and utilization of renewable energy. High-energy-density energy storage systems are critical technologies for the integration of renewable energy.
Apr 28, 2021
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Business
Latest Boeing loss shows drag of pandemic, production problems
Boeing lost money for the sixth consecutive quarter as production issues dragged down revenues, but on Wednesday pointed to signs of an uneven airline industry recovery as Covid-19 vaccines become more widespread.
Apr 28, 2021
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Internet
'We're trying to solve a problem here': Senate takes Facebook, YouTube, Twitter to task over 'addictive' algorithms
Policy executives from Facebook, YouTube and Twitter testified Tuesday before bipartisan members of the Senate Judiciary Committee amid accusations that their social media platforms create algorithms critics believe are "addictive."
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