Disney 'metaverse' begins to take shape
Walt Disney Co. has brought its characters to life in its theme parks and expanded its franchises through streaming services.
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Scientific advance leads to a new tool in the fight against hackers
A new form of security identification could soon see the light of day and help us protect our data from hackers and cybercriminals. Quantum mathematicians at the University of Copenhagen have solved a mathematical riddle ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Computer Sciences
Ionic liquid-based reservoir computing yields efficient and flexible edge computing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming ubiquitous in modern society and will feature a broader implementation in the coming years. In applications involving sensors and Internet-of-Things devices, the norm is often ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Lithium-ion battery charged to 60% in 5.6 minutes with ordered anode
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China has increased the speed of charging a lithium-ion battery by adding a copper coating and nanowires to its anode to improve ordering. Their study is published ...
Internet
Free speech, meet Elon Musk's Twitter
This week, billionaire Elon Musk struck a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. His statements before and since have led many to believe he intends to ease or eliminate content moderation. "Free speech is the bedrock of a ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Business
Social media regulation: Why we must ensure it is democratic and inclusive
News that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, is buying Twitter has sent the world into a spin, dividing those who advocate for unfettered free speech—like Musk—and those who believe that some platforms wield too much power ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Study traces the origins and diffusion of image memes online
Memes, images or videos with text overlays that convey funny messages to specific audiences are a well-known global phenomenon. As they tend to rapidly circulate online and become viral quickly, memes are also sometimes included ...
Engineering
From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button
MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water.
Apr 28, 2022
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Transport apps are being hailed as a sustainable alternative to driving, but they're not female-friendly
The UK's roads are some of the main culprits of its greenhouse gas emissions. And in 2020, 92% of passenger kilometers traveled in the UK was made by cars, vans and taxis. That means getting around by private vehicle has ...
Apr 28, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
New language-learning algorithms risk reinforcing inequalities, social fragmentation
The use of large language models could transform many facets of modern life, including how policymakers assess public sentiment about pending legislation, how patients evaluate their medical care and how scientists could ...
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