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Engineering
Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space
Traditional cooling systems for buildings use refrigerants and electricity, which contribute to the atmospheric greenhouse effect that exacerbates more extreme weather events. In response, materials scientists have turned ...
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Specialized sponge can suck up stormwater pollution
As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes, new methods to remove pollutants like phosphate, copper and zinc are emerging across ...
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A brain-inspired AI technology boosts efficiency and reduces energy consumption
Researchers at FORTH have developed a new type of artificial neural network (ANN) that incorporates features of biological dendrites. This innovative design allows for accurate and robust image recognition while using significantly ...
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OpenAI says DeepSeek 'inappropriately' copied ChatGPT—but it's facing copyright claims, too
Until a few weeks ago, few people in the Western world had heard of a small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company known as DeepSeek. But on January 20, it captured global attention when it released a new AI model called ...
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Constitutional classifiers: New security system drastically reduces chatbot jailbreaks
A large team of computer engineers and security specialists at AI app maker Anthropic has developed a new security system aimed at preventing chatbot jailbreaks. Their paper is published on the arXiv preprint server.
Electronics & Semiconductors
'Living' electrodes breathe new life into traditional silicon electronics
High-speed electronic devices that do not use much power are useful for wireless communication. High-speed operation has traditionally been achieved by making devices smaller, but as devices become smaller, fabrication becomes ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Cutting emissions in buildings and transport is already achievable with existing technologies, says study
A study published in Nature Energy reveals that a combination of electrification, improved energy efficiency, and smarter energy use can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings and transport—two sectors ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
Why your headphone battery doesn't last: Advanced imaging sheds light on hidden dynamics
Ever notice that batteries in electronics don't last as long as they did when they were brand new?
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Engineering
Charging electric vehicles while driving: Engineers model grid demand challenges
Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver's worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as "range anxiety," exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how far their EV's can drive ...
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Robotics
Smart robotic wheelchair offers enhanced autonomy and control
Recent advances in the fields of human-infrastructure interaction, electronic engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have opened new possibilities for the development of assistive and medical technologies. ...
Engineering
Thermal interface material slashes AI data center cooling cost and GPU/CPU power use
The AI revolution has ushered in an era of exponential power and energy consumption. According to the US Department of Energy, energy consumed by AI data centers could triple by 2028. Today, up to 40% of data center power ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering
Self-powered sensor can generate electricity and light simultaneously using only movement
DGIST research teams have developed a self-powered sensor that uses motion and pressure to generate electricity and light simultaneously. This battery-free technology is expected to be used in various real-life applications, ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering
New device uses electrically assisted wind to fight fires
Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky.
Feb 4, 2025
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Security
Researchers calculate cyberattack risk for all 50 US states
One day last summer, a Russia-affiliated crime syndicate kneecapped the city of Columbus, Ohio, without lifting a hammer. It had breached the city's computer network, pirating names, Social Security numbers, bank information ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Engineering
Shaping the future of displays: Clay-based device integrates light emission and color control
Electrochemical stimuli-responsive materials are gaining more attention in the world of display technology. Based on external stimuli, such as low voltage, these materials can instantaneously undergo electrochemical reactions.
Feb 3, 2025
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Hi Tech & Innovation
AI-powered self-healing asphalt: A step toward sustainable net-zero roads
Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year.
Feb 3, 2025
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Engineering
Encoding many properties in one material via 3D printing
A class of synthetic soft materials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) can change shape in response to heat, similar to how muscles contract and relax in response to signals from the nervous system. 3D printing these ...
Feb 3, 2025
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