Wednesday - May 3 2023, 05:56 UTC - 1 year ago

The microbiomes of cellophane bees have been found by researchers to be some of the most fermentative among insects. This remarkable discovery adds another layer of intrigue to these fascinating creatures. Through their discoveries, the researchers found that these bees use the lactobacilli bacteria to create a "liquid food" for their offspring, a rare and unprecedented phenomenon among bees. This finding could potentially have implications for the health of the bees, as well as for the ecology of the ecosystems in which they live.

Wednesday - May 3 2023, 04:44 UTC - 1 year ago

The United States Navy has ordered the construction of a new, high-tech spy submarine to replace the existing Virginia class. The submarine will have modifications to convert the Virginia-class Payload modules, a flat part of the hull (drop keel) that protrudes from the bottom, and the relocation of the reactor water intakes to let the sub rest horizontally on the ocean floor. This new sub can be used for a range of covert missions including rocket- and missile-test part retrieval, and hacking of underwater communication infrastructure.

Wednesday - May 3 2023, 03:29 UTC - 1 year ago

The European Commission is asking 19 tech giants to explain the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms included in the Digital Services Act. This is a very important step in making AI more transparent and accountable. AI affects every aspect of our lives and has the potential to be highly beneficial but also comes with problems such as transparency and accountability. The DSA gives us the right to appeal automated decision-making and to bail out when we disagree.

Wednesday - May 3 2023, 01:32 UTC - 1 year ago

The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique platform that has been conducting cutting-edge science and research in microgravity for over 22 years. The ISS partners have now committed to extend its operations until 2030 and 2028 respectively. This complex international collaboration is an incredible partnership with a common goal to advance science and exploration.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 23:44 UTC - 1 year ago

Toyota has agreed to provide parts to Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), in order to help them reach their goal of bringing their speedy and quiet aircraft to market for cities around the world. Swedish firm Jetson has also released their first flying car, and AMSL Aero has tested an electric-hydrogen hybrid, but many eVTOLs are still in development. With Toyota's deepening involvement in Joby's production, there is hope that these eVTOLs will reach a critical mass and usher in a new era of electric transportation.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 22:22 UTC - 1 year ago

Manufacturers are hoping to leverage artificial intelligence in their factories and repair complex machinery. US startup OpenAI pioneered the use of AI with their chatbot ChatGPT, and has received major financial backing from Microsoft. German startup Aleph Alpha has teamed up with HPE to make AI available to factories. Microsoft and Siemens seek to use AI to increase efficiency and spot defaults. AI could also potentially provide a solution to the shortage of skilled factory workers in Germany.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 20:36 UTC - 1 year ago

A joint study conducted in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea revealed that higher alcohol tolerance doesn't equate to better financial benefits. 52% or more of the population in these countries were reported to have alcohol intolerance, and drinking culture in East Asia may not be as useful to financial success as was previously thought.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 18:32 UTC - 1 year ago

Tokamak Energy has announced that its breakthrough magnet technology will be tested at the Gamma Irradiation Facility (GIF) located at Sandia Laboratory over 6 months. The GIF will be testing to see how the magnet can withstand secondary gamma rays and has the capacity for a power plant representative dose rates of gamma radiation. This is a part of Tokamak Energy's mission to deliver fusion power in the 2030s.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 17:02 UTC - 1 year ago

Researchers at Anhui University of Science & Technology in China have recently developed a new model, the Lightweight Multilayer Interactive Attention Network (LMIAN), to effectively complete Aspect-based Sentiment Analysis (ABSA) tasks. Initial evaluations show the model being able to effectively identify the sentiment polarity of words in sentences with an accuracy of over 90%, and with less GPU memory than other networks. This model has potential applications in chatbot-based customer service and review-based recommender systems.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 15:36 UTC - 1 year ago

Neural networks are used to improve our ability to reconstruct the Earth's ionosphere for satellite navigation and other applications. Researchers from the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences have introduced a new model which is based on neural networks and 19 years of satellite measurement data. This model can reconstruct the topside ionosphere much more precisely than before, which has important implications in ionospheric research.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 14:12 UTC - 1 year ago

Australian researchers have developed an OLED-based sensor, allowing it to be utilized as a portable quantum sensor to image magnetic fields. It has a field sensitivity of ~160 µT Hz−1/2 µm−2, eliminating the need for MRI and having potential application in healthcare and industrial sectors.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 12:12 UTC - 1 year ago

MIT researchers have developed a tiny wake-up receiver for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices which is a one-tenth the size and power of traditional receivers. It also incorporates an authentication system that protects the device from certain kinds of battery-draining attacks. The receiver is based on terahertz waves, which are fast and secure, but difficult to utilize in devices. It could be used in miniaturized sensors and other emerging applications, such as field-deployable radio networks.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 10:38 UTC - 1 year ago

The Duovox Ultra is a military-grade night vision monocular that offers crystal-clear vision, easy portability, and an impressive battery life for a great hunting experience. It is also lightweight, compact, and comes with an 850nm IR Illuminator to make sure you see everything in complete darkness.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 08:46 UTC - 1 year ago

Cornell University research has found that content moderation systems based on Western norms disproportionately punish users in the Global South. These systems often misinterpret context, miss important swearing in different languages, and flag content as offensive that is acceptable in the cultures of users. This leads to real-life consequences for those affected, such as loss of photos, messages and business incomes, and the feeling of being harassed. A different kind of content moderation is necessary to avoid such unfair penalties.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 07:16 UTC - 1 year ago

UC San Francisco scientists have made a significant breakthrough, producing the first 3D image of how an odor molecule activates a human odorant receptor. This advancement has far-reaching implications for fragrances, food science, and more.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 05:35 UTC - 1 year ago

Robotic fertilization companies such as Overture Life are providing potential parents with another option in fertility treatments, one that is cheaper and potentially more reliable than currently available treatments, bringing renewed hope for those suffering from infertility.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 04:34 UTC - 1 year ago

Affective computing is an emerging field that explores how technology can be used to recognize and respond to our emotions. It is currently used by organizations to screen candidates, identify the angriest clients, and boost sales. While it can be misused, affective computing can also be used to recognize and assess emotional states in a caring and ethical manner.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 02:56 UTC - 1 year ago

ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) is currently facing an issue with the deployment of its RIME antenna, potentially caused by a stuck pin. Despite this, work continues, and mission control teams are deploying various strategies, including engine burns and spacecraft rotations, to deploy the antenna. Updates will be shared as new information arises.

Tuesday - May 2 2023, 01:11 UTC - 1 year ago

Researchers from China's Strategic Support Force Information Engineering University have allegedly created an algorithm-based technology to defeat sophisticated hypersonic missile interception systems. The algorithm can analyze the trajectory of these hypersonic weapons to help them avoid missile defense systems. The US and China have both invested heavily in the development of hypersonic weapons as a potential game changer and the US has priorityed new defense capabilities against Chinese and Russian hypersonic missiles.