Last update
Machine learning & AI
Novel 'pruning' technique shows promise for reducing AI bias without harming performance
A method known as "model pruning" can be used to pinpoint and remove neurons that consistently contribute to biased responses, say researchers at the Stanford Law School and the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.
18 minutes ago
0
0
Engineering
Improving wireless charging: New tech can enhance efficiency via dynamic frequency adaptation
Wireless power transfer (WPT) enables device charging without direct physical or wired connections. Resonant circuits are key components of WPT systems that optimize energy transfer from the transmitter to the receiver. In ...
5 minutes ago
0
0

Hydrophobic surface coating strategy addresses CO₂ electroreduction stability challenges
The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemical products via the electrochemical CO2 conversion reaction could be highly advantageous. This conversion process could help to make good use of excess CO2 in the ...

Like human brains, large language models reason about diverse data in a general way
While early language models could only process text, contemporary large language models now perform highly diverse tasks on different types of data. For instance, LLMs can understand many languages, generate computer code, ...
1 hour ago
0
0

Bio-hybrid drone uses silkworm moth antennae to navigate by smell
Conventional drones use visual sensors for navigation. However, environmental conditions like dampness, low light, and dust can hinder their effectiveness, limiting their use in disaster-stricken areas. Researchers from Japan ...
2 hours ago
0
0
Energy & Green Tech
Waste-based perovskite solar cell achieves 21.39% energy efficiency
A team of materials scientists and solar engineers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, working with a colleague from Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, has developed a perovskite solar cell using a biomass-based ...
5 hours ago
0
20
Energy & Green Tech
3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative
Only 30% of a coffee bean is soluble in water, and many brewing methods aim to extract significantly less than that. So of the 1.6 billion pounds of coffee Americans consume in a year, more than 1.1 billion pounds of grounds ...
19 hours ago
0
27
Engineering

Innovative mortar blend uses recycled plastic to enhance insulation and cut waste
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating ...
19 hours ago
0
31
Engineering

Harnessing failure as an asset: How researchers are innovating smarter wearable tech
In the world of soft robotics and wearable technology, sheet-based fluidic devices are revolutionizing how lightweight, flexible and multifunctional systems are designed. But with innovation comes challenges, particularly ...
18 hours ago
0
0
Engineering

Thermophotovoltaic device turns waste heat into electricity—while defying a physical limit
A team of engineers and material scientists in the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder has developed a new technology to turn thermal radiation into electricity in a way that literally teases the ...
21 hours ago
0
25
Hi Tech & Innovation

Synaptic device array integrates sensing, memory, and processing for artificial vision
In a development for artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a synaptic device array that shows promise for enhancing artificial visual systems. This innovative array, measuring a compact 0.7 × 0.7 cm2, integrates ...
17 hours ago
0
28
Energy & Green Tech

Enhanced cathode materials could expand electric vehicle driving range
A research team has advanced cathode materials, a key component of electric vehicle batteries. Their findings could usher in a new chapter in the development of high-capacity high-safety lithium-ion battery materials. Their ...
18 hours ago
0
2
Energy & Green Tech

Tiny grooves reshape future of solar cell manufacturing
Flexible solar cells that do not contain any rare earth metal are paving the way for the development of low-cost, efficient solar energy, according to new research by the University of Sheffield.
19 hours ago
0
0
Engineering

Sugar-derived catalyst boosts plastic recycling and hydrogen production
DGIST's Professor Chiyoung Park's team has developed a catalytic technology that effectively removes additives that hinder plastic recycling, using components derived from sugar. This study not only provides an alternative ...
20 hours ago
0
0
Software

Neuro-inspired AI framework uses reverse-order learning to enhance code generation
Large language models (LLMs), such as the model behind OpenAI's popular platform ChatGPT, have been found to successfully tackle a wide range of language processing and text generation tasks. Some of these models have also ...
Security

DarkMind: A new backdoor attack that leverages the reasoning capabilities of LLMs
Large language models (LLMs), such as the models supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, are now used by a growing number of people worldwide to source information or edit, analyze and generate texts. As these models become ...
Robotics

Leafbot: A soft robot that conquers challenging terrains
Soft robotics is an emerging field in the robotic world with promising adaptability in navigating unstructured environments. Where traditional robots struggle with unpredictable terrains, soft robots are advancing in their ...
Feb 17, 2025
0
8