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Engineers design new valve to give soft robots resilience boost
A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Robotics
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Engineers develop a recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater and caffeine
A sustainable source for clean energy may lie in old soda cans and seawater. MIT engineers have found that when the aluminum in soda cans is exposed in its pure form and mixed with seawater, the solution bubbles up and naturally ...
Energy & Green Tech
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CrowdStrike: The massive companies you've never heard of with a hidden grip on our lives
The world is saturated by services and products provided by companies that have a "secret grip" on the way we live. In 1951, the French-born American industrial designer Raymond Loewy described a typical day "of the average ...
Business
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Engineers develop technique that enhances thermal imaging and infrared thermography for police, medical and military use
A new method to measure the continuous spectrum of light, developed in the lab of University of Houston professor of electrical and computer engineering Jiming Bao, is set to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography, ...
Engineering
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Scientists' innovation for indoor solar cells maximizes the use of light energy
Chemists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania have synthesized materials that can improve solar elements for indoor use. Such photovoltaic cells, which can also be integrated into various electronic devices, ...
Energy & Green Tech
1 hour ago
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Memristive radiofrequency switches show improved performance for mmWave applications
Radiofrequency (RF) switches are electronic components that control the routing of RF signals between different segments of circuits, for instance turning the signals on and off or redirecting them. These switches are central ...
Using AI to train AI: Model collapse could be coming for LLMs, say researchers
Using AI-generated datasets to train future generations of machine learning models may pollute their output, a concept known as model collapse, according to a new paper published in Nature. The research shows that within ...
Machine learning & AI
2 hours ago
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A robot that survives through self-amputation
Self-amputation may seem like a drastic move, but it's a survival tactic that's proved particularly handy for numerous creatures. Yale roboticists have drawn inspiration from lizards, crabs, and other animals who shed parts ...
Robotics
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A global IT outage brought supply chains to their knees—we need to be better prepared next time
Friday's global IT outage—caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike—wrought havoc on business operations around the world.
Business
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UK govt launches flagship green energy plan
Britain's new Labour government launched its flagship green energy infrastructure plan on Tuesday, announcing a multi-billion-pound partnership with the business arm of the royal family to develop offshore wind farms.
Energy & Green Tech
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Meta oversight board wants deepfake rules for AI Age
Meta's oversight board on Thursday called on the tech titan to bring its rules regarding porn deepfakes out of the "photoshop" days and into the era of artificial intelligence.
Internet
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Nissan shares plunge after profit warning
Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing "intense sales competition", especially in the United States.
Automotive
7 hours ago
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US lawmakers urge Meta to delay shutting down transparency tool
US lawmakers voiced "concern" Wednesday over Meta's decision to shut down CrowdTangle—a digital tool considered vital in monitoring falsehoods –- in a major election year, urging the tech giant to delay the move by six ...
Business
7 hours ago
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One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It's tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or the shopping mall. But don't do it unless you've got protection.
Internet
7 hours ago
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Boeing guilty plea deal filed in fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing will plead guilty to fraud as part of a deal with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes, according to a court filing Wednesday.
Business
7 hours ago
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Mark Zuckerberg, AI's 'open source' evangelist
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and CEO of Meta, has become an unexpected evangelist for open source technology when it comes to developing artificial intelligence, pitting him against OpenAI and Google.
Business
7 hours ago
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Ford profits tumble on higher costs, hitting shares
Ford shares tumbled Wednesday after the automaker reported lower than expected profits on higher costs connected to product launches and warranty repairs for older model vehicles.
Automotive
7 hours ago
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Research team designs biomimetic vision system based on praying mantis eyes
Self-driving cars occasionally crash because their visual systems can't always process static or slow-moving objects in 3D space. In that regard, they're like the monocular vision of many insects, whose compound eyes provide ...
Robotics
19 hours ago
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Foam fluidics showcase team's creative approach to circuit design
When picturing next-generation wearables and robotics, the foam filling in your couch cushions is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, Rice University engineers have shown that something as simple as the ...
Engineering
19 hours ago
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Digital twin method can boost wireless network speed and reliability
Computer science researchers have developed a new method for predicting what data wireless computing users will need before they need it, making wireless networks faster and more reliable. The new method makes use of a technique ...
Telecom
20 hours ago
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