Tool detects AI-generated text in science journals
In an era of heightened concern in academia regarding AI-generated essays, there is reassuring news from the University of Kansas.
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Machine learning & AI
Using artificial intelligence to fill in gaps in ancient texts
Enrique Jiménez makes use of artificial intelligence to fill in the many tantalizing gaps in the surviving texts written on clay tablets by scribes in early urban societies 3000 years ago.
Jul 29, 2019
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Robotics
Humans can feel empathic embarrassment towards robots, finds virtual reality study
In a virtual reality study that sheds light on the intricacies of human-robot interactions, researchers have discovered that humans are capable of experiencing empathic embarrassment when witnessing robots go through embarrassing ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Engineering
How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? Scientists answer
In modern society, the majority of our infrastructure (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc.) is made of aging concrete. A recently developed cost-effective method of sustaining this infrastructure involves an external coating ...
Oct 15, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A new wearable technology—for plants
Plants can't speak up when they are thirsty. And visual signs, such as shriveling or browning leaves, don't start until most of their water is gone. To detect water loss earlier, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials ...
May 4, 2022
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Robotics
A reachability-expressive motion planning algorithm to enhance human-robot collaboration
A team of researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s Center for Vision, Cognition, Learning, and Autonomy (VCLA), led by Prof. Song-Chun Zhu, recently developed an approach that could help to align a human ...
Energy & Green Tech
Scientists create DNA hydrogel-based, solar-powered evaporation system for highly efficient seawater desalination
Minerals as well as freshwater can be obtained by desalinating seawater with solar power facilities for the sustainable development of human civilization. For instance, hydrogels have shown great power for solar-powered water ...
Engineering
Developing self-sensing metamaterial concrete for smart infrastructure systems
Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry and dates to the Roman Empire. Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are now reimagining its design for the 21st century.
Mar 21, 2023
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Internet
New artificial intelligence tools could help tackle online abuse
New tools which could be used to automatically detect and counter abuse on social media, are being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Feb 24, 2020
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Internet
OpenAI unveils voice-cloning tool
OpenAI on Friday revealed a voice-cloning tool it plans to keep tightly controlled until safeguards are in place to thwart audio fakes meant to dupe listeners.
Mar 30, 2024
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