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Graph-based AI model finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials
Imagine using artificial intelligence to compare two seemingly unrelated creations—biological tissue and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9." At first glance, a living system and a musical masterpiece might appear to have no connection. ...
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Why the metaverse isn't ready to be the future of work just yet
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40% in April 2020 and fell to 18.7% as of May 2024.
Business
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Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
15 hours ago
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Carpet fibers can stop concrete cracking
Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.
Engineering
Nov 11, 2024
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Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world's most important monument's while helping the Holy See manage visitor flows ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 11, 2024
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Creating compact near-sensor computing chips via 3D integration of 2D materials
Three-dimensional (3D) integration has opened new possibilities for the development of denser circuits with more interconnected electronic components. 3D integration approaches entail stacking multiple layers of electronic ...
First practical application of viscous electron flow realizes terahertz photoconductivity in graphene
When light hits the surface of some materials, namely those exhibiting a property known as photoresistance, it can induce changes in their electrical conductivity. Graphene is among these materials, as incident light can ...
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday.
Robotics
Nov 8, 2024
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Crowdsourcing system aims to map wildfires in seconds
The 2023 blaze in Lahaina, Hawaii, which claimed more than 100 lives and burned 6,500 acres of land across Maui, is a tragic example of how rapid wildfire spread can make effective response efforts impossible, resulting in ...
Engineering
Nov 7, 2024
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3D-printed solutions shield electronics from electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is a significant concern in the chemical and electronics industries. In electronics, ESD often causes integrated circuit failures due to rapid voltage and current discharges from charged ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 7, 2024
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Supersonic microprojectiles reveal new insights into metal bonding
Using a custom-built machine to launch microprojectiles at supersonic speeds, Cornell researchers have uncovered new details about how high-speed metallic collisions can form strong, durable atomic bonds, offering insights ...
Engineering
Nov 7, 2024
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Tiny electronic nose rivals animal scent detection
Imagine a robot that can detect scents in the air and track down their sources as efficiently as a dog or a mouse. If realized, it could detect small wildfires in dense forests, find people buried in debris after an earthquake, ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 7, 2024
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Portable light system uses color and texture change to digitize everyday objects
When Nikola Tesla predicted we'd have handheld phones that could display videos, photographs, and more, his musings seemed like a distant dream. Nearly 100 years later, smartphones are like an extra appendage for many of ...
Hardware
Nov 6, 2024
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New haptic patch transmits complexity of touch to the skin
A Northwestern University-led team of engineers has developed a new type of wearable device that stimulates the skin to deliver various complex sensations.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 6, 2024
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Quantum experiment arrives at space station aboard NASA's SpaceX CRS-31
After launching at 9:29 p.m. EST Nov. 4, the SpaceX Dragon capsule docked at the International Space Station at 9:52 a.m. EST Nov. 5. The spacecraft carried more than 6,000 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo to ...
Telecom
Nov 6, 2024
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Repurposed RFID tags allow for battery-free sensing and tracking
Data is power. According to Dinesh Bharadia, an associate professor at UC San Diego in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with an affiliate appointment in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 5, 2024
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Leaf beetles inspire novel water-resistant surface using concave structures
By mimicking the structure of a leaf beetle, researchers have developed a superhydrophobic surface resistant to water droplet impact and pressure. This technology is anticipated to enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance ...
Engineering
Nov 4, 2024
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Paper-based device generates electricity from moisture in the air for wearable electronics
Over the past decade, wearable electronics—especially those with health care applications—have become increasingly popular, but researchers are still figuring out the best way to power them.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Nov 4, 2024
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Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a "conveyor belt road" by the government, to make up for a shortage of truck drivers.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 2, 2024
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Drone with its own 'nervous system' trialed by scientists
Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own "nervous system" which they claim can keep it operating in the sky for longer. It was created by experts at the University of Southampton who say the system, made of optical ...
Robotics
Nov 1, 2024
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