Wednesday - May 10 2023, 15:02 UTC - 1 year ago

Research conducted by Penn State researchers showed that large language models that use internet files to learn how to respond to user prompts often repeat biased ideas - both positive and negative- found online. After conducting experiments on OpenAI's GPT-2, the team found that a country's population of internet users and economic status had a significant impact on the types of adjectives used to describe the people. However, using positive trigger words when entering prompts can result in less biased responses.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 13:58 UTC - 1 year ago

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Shigehiro Kuraku uncovered a new function of egg yolk proteins in viviparous sharks and their relatives. Their results suggest that these proteins may have been retained in cartilaginous fishes during the evolution of viviparity and may play a role in providing nutrition to the developing embryo.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 12:40 UTC - 1 year ago

A Seattle based startup, Autev, has launched a mobile charging robot service that can convert parking spots into autonomous charging spaces, in order to meet the increasing demand for EV charging. By providing a cost effective, plug & play service, the company can bridge the gap between the number of EV's on the road, and the rate at which charging infrastructure is growing.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 11:17 UTC - 1 year ago

The City University of Hong Kong, Beihang University, and other research teams have developed a new wireless, wearable device that can provide aromas in virtual reality spaces for a new level of immersion for users. While this could be a powerful innovation, it has to overcome the stigma of its past attempts in order to be a truly viable option for modern audiences.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 09:23 UTC - 1 year ago

A new study conducted by researchers from University of California, Irvine and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory found that the warming of subsurface ocean waters, due to Earth's changing climate, could cause an estimate of 200% in sea level rise projections for ocean-ending glaciers if included in models.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 07:54 UTC - 1 year ago

A team of scientists have developed a device that is able to sense, store, and process light-sensitive data and images using a two-terminal solution-processable MoS2 based metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) device. The device provides high temperature retention, low power consumption, and is capable of in-memory computing. It is suitable for revolutionary AI applications such as autonomous cars and robotics.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 06:05 UTC - 1 year ago

A new study from researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland has found that Desulfovibrio bacteria found in the human gut may play a key role in the development of Parkinson's disease. The findings indicate that specific strains of this bacteria are likely to cause Parkinson’s disease, with environmental exposure to the bacteria being a major factor. The resulting toxins can travel towards the brain via the vagus nerve, where they cause alpha-synuclein proteins to form toxic clumps, a key feature in the pathology of Parkinson’s disease.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 04:10 UTC - 1 year ago

A recent study conducted in Scotland points out that the process of breaking down the plastic for recycling may be responsible for increasing microplastic concentration in the washing water, which is often later released into the city water systems or the environment. The filtration that gets used tries to remove the larger microplastics, but it is not effective for plastic particles smaller than 10µm. This emphasizes the need to improve filtration systems and reduce release of contaminants in plastic recycling facilities to prevent irreparable damage to the environment.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 02:48 UTC - 1 year ago

NC State Scientists have developed a caterpillar-inspired soft robot capable of moving forward, backward, and squeezing through tight spaces, which is powered by a unique pattern of silver nanowires and two layers of polymer that respond differently when exposed to heat.

Wednesday - May 10 2023, 01:19 UTC - 1 year ago

The leading AI guru Ben Goertzel provides insight into the potential and risks of the rapidly evolving field of Artificial General Intelligence. AGI has the potential to replace 80 percent of human jobs, and it is just years away from being developed. It would bring many benefits for society, but the potential for disruption of the labor market must be addressed.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 23:53 UTC - 1 year ago

Rocket Lab launched a pair of NASA CubeSats to orbit aboard the company's Electron rocket, almost a year after another rocket failed to send the first of the small satellites into space. The CubeSats are designed to monitor the development of tropical storms with a four-satellite system providing hourly updates aiming to help those in storm paths. Rocket Lab has plans to send a private mission to Venus this year and is also developing a system that can catch rockets out of the sky.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 22:38 UTC - 1 year ago

Rejuvant has conducted human medical studies where aging biomarkers have been reversed to reduce measured biological age. Professor Brian Kennedy and Professor Andrea Maier at the Centre for Healthy Longevity at Alexandra Hospital are executing studies to test novel nutritional supplements and repurposed drugs to slow aging. Alpha-ketoglutarate, metformin, and strength training have been identified as potential interventions.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 21:12 UTC - 1 year ago

A new study has revealed a link between a mitochondrial metabolite and an inflammatory response, which could be the trigger for cancer and autoimmune diseases. It was found that fumarate, an oncogenic metabolite, causes mitochondrial damage and the release of mitochondrial DNA and RNA, leading to an immune response that causes inflammation.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 19:17 UTC - 1 year ago

Researchers have discovered a 2,500-year-old Greek settlement beneath Naples, Italy. By using muography, they have identified a Hellenistic necropolis which is nearly 33 feet (10 meters) below street level. This settlement contains temples, a forum, and numerous tombs.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 17:24 UTC - 1 year ago

KELT-9 b, located 670 light years away and with an average temperature of 4,000 degrees Celsius, is the galaxy's hottest exoplanet and the first to have the rare metal terbium found on its atmosphere. This finding occurred after the development of a new method for analyzing exoplanets, enabling them to study it in more detail and learn more about the atmospheres of other exoplanets. This is an important development in helping us find Earth 2.0 in the future.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 15:26 UTC - 1 year ago

Xenobot is a living machine created by some US researchers, comprised of skin and heart cells. It is made from the stem cells of an African frog and is the first living programmable robot built with the active contribution of artificial intelligence and biology. The Xenobot is 1mm long or less and can perform certain functions, and its creation involves using a supercomputer programmed with an evolutionary algorithm and microsurgery tools to join thousands of cells together one after the other.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 14:15 UTC - 1 year ago

An investigation into the data collected by a Samsung refrigerator has provided insight into just how much data these IoT devices can contain. From Bluetooth devices to smart user accounts, a surprisingly large amount of details are stored, many of which can lie unseen until an investigation starts. Police use of this data is starting to grow, and it's becoming an increasingly important part of crime scene evidence.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 13:03 UTC - 1 year ago

Meta Realilty Labs recently developed the XAIR Framework, a framework designed to help developers make artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools easier to understand by providing more effective explanations for AI predictions in augmented reality (AR) scenarios. XAIR is the first framework of its kind to facilitate the design of explainable AI for AR applications, which it does so by identifying five key factors that determine the design of the 'when, what, how' aspects.

Tuesday - May 9 2023, 11:59 UTC - 1 year ago

A new international study from the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk for a heavier period after vaccination, though the changes are small and typically return to normal in the next menstrual cycle.