Sunday - April 7 2024, 15:08 UTC - 9 months ago

The EU and U.S. are collaborating to find alternative materials to PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in semiconductor production through the use of artificial intelligence and digital twins. They also plan to review the security risk of legacy chips and increase collaboration on supply chain disruptions.

Sunday - April 7 2024, 10:41 UTC - 9 months ago

Recent studies have found that senolytic therapies, specifically the combination of Rapamycin and calorie restriction, may extend lifespan in animals by 3-8 years. However, more research is needed to understand the potential drawbacks and long-term effects of these interventions in humans.

Sunday - April 7 2024, 06:07 UTC - 9 months ago

The ancient Maya were highly skilled astronomers who recorded their knowledge in codices and utilized it for agricultural calendars and religious beliefs. They could accurately predict solar eclipses, such as the upcoming one in 2024, and aligned their monumental structures with celestial events. Their codices contain evidence of their astronomical knowledge and the importance they placed on solar eclipses.

Sunday - April 7 2024, 01:39 UTC - 9 months ago

Research groups have developed a three-dimensional magnetic recording medium that allows for multi-level recording, increasing the storage capacity and data transfer rates of hard disk drives. This breakthrough has been made possible through collaboration between experts from three prestigious institutions, and has the potential to support the growth of big data and cloud computing, as well as other industries that rely on technology for data storage.

Saturday - April 6 2024, 20:48 UTC - 9 months ago

Researchers have proposed a new method for plasma generation that involves directly exciting plasma from metal solids using a strong magnetic field. This method reduces energy requirements and enables low-temperature reduction reactions, making it a game-changer for materials science applications.

Saturday - April 6 2024, 15:52 UTC - 9 months ago

A team at the Champalimaud Foundation has discovered the role of “zombie neurons” in the cerebellum's critical teaching signals. These neurons, alive but functionally altered, have helped to advance our understanding of the cerebellum's role in associative learning. By manipulating them in mice, the researchers were able to induce changes in behavior, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms involved in learning. This could have implications for rehabilitation strategies and further our understanding of psychiatric disorders linked to the cerebellum.

Saturday - April 6 2024, 11:10 UTC - 9 months ago

The use of extreme ultraviolet lithography is limited to only a few companies due to high costs and limited availability. China's chip companies have turned to deep ultraviolet lithography, but it comes with its own limitations. Metalenses, which are 10,000 times thinner than regular lenses, have shown potential in overcoming these limitations and have been successfully mass-produced for use in the ultraviolet region. This breakthrough has opened up new possibilities for computer chip production, making it more efficient and cost-effective than ever before.

Saturday - April 6 2024, 06:41 UTC - 9 months ago

The unexpected disruption of SpaceX's Starlink satellites by a solar storm in 2022 highlighted the need for improved predictions of space weather and its impact on satellite trajectories. Through a partnership with SpaceX, NOAA has been able to gather new data and improve models of the upper atmosphere. However, further research is needed to better connect changes in the upper atmosphere with satellite trajectories. As the number of satellites in orbit continues to grow, it is critical to understand and mitigate the risks of space weather events.

Saturday - April 6 2024, 02:10 UTC - 9 months ago

As AI technology continues to advance and tackle complex tasks, the energy barrier has emerged as a significant challenge. This barrier is caused by the plateau of Moore's law and Dennard scaling, making the traditional methods of improving computing power and efficiency no longer feasible. However, researchers are actively working on solutions, such as specialized hardware and quantum computing, to overcome this challenge and ensure the future of AI remains promising.

Friday - April 5 2024, 21:22 UTC - 9 months ago

Microsoft and Quantinuum have made a major breakthrough in quantum error correction research, showing that their new method greatly reduces error rates and is repeatable and reliable. This could bring quantum computing closer to achieving its full potential. Previous error correction methods required at least 1,000 physical qubits to create a single logical qubit, but the new method only requires 280. This research has been achieved through a collaboration between Microsoft and Quantinuum, and shows significant progress towards making quantum computers practically useful devices.

Friday - April 5 2024, 17:10 UTC - 9 months ago

Companies heavily investing in AI, such as Nvidia, Amazon, and Google, have seen a surge in profits and share prices, but some analysts believe this may be a temporary hype. PEG ratios indicate a strong growth potential for these companies, but they are based on analyst forecasts, and may not accurately reflect the unpredictable advancements in AI technology.

Friday - April 5 2024, 13:06 UTC - 9 months ago

The first proposed solar geoengineering experiment, known as SCoPEx, was intended to test the feasibility and potential impact of counteracting climate change through manipulating the Earth's atmosphere. However, it faced numerous delays and ultimately, termination due to opposition from various groups and concerns about its potential consequences. The debate about the role of solar geoengineering in addressing climate change continues despite the end of this project.

Friday - April 5 2024, 08:43 UTC - 9 months ago

Studies show that poor sleep habits are strongly linked to long-term chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Researchers have identified four distinct sleep patterns and found that it can be difficult to change these patterns over time. Age, education, and economic conditions can also impact one's sleep, emphasizing the importance of educating the public about good sleep hygiene behaviors and addressing societal and neighborhood influences on sleep.

Friday - April 5 2024, 04:15 UTC - 9 months ago

Since its launch in July 2023, Meta's text-based social network Threads has seen unexpected success in Taiwan. This is due to a combination of factors, such as the platform's allowance for open discussion and the country's low adoption of Twitter. With many new users joining after the January 2024 presidential election, Threads has become a popular platform for making new friends and finding community. Despite facing initial backlash and low usage, Threads has rebounded and is now a thriving part of Taiwan's social media landscape.

Friday - April 5 2024, 00:11 UTC - 9 months ago

Heliconius butterflies have evolved to process both visual and olfactory inputs when choosing a mate, a task that still proves to be a challenge for current AI technologies. Despite their small brains, these butterflies have outsmarted AI in energy-efficient sensory processing. Scientists continue to study these creatures to improve AI systems and gain a better understanding of nature's intelligence.

Thursday - April 4 2024, 19:23 UTC - 9 months ago

University of Pittsburgh neurobiologist receives grant to develop platform for manipulating glia cells in the brain and potentially treat neurodegeneration and brain disorders. The platform uses modified RNAs to deliver genes, bypassing the need for viruses and reducing the risk of immune responses. Initial testing will be conducted in mouse brains and could have a significant impact on treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Thursday - April 4 2024, 14:15 UTC - 9 months ago

OpenAI has revealed their voice-cloning tool, 'Voice Engine', which can duplicate someone's speech with only a short audio sample. Concerns have been raised about the potential for this technology to be misused for political gain, leading to the spread of misinformation. OpenAI is working with partners to incorporate feedback and implement safety measures, but experts caution that more needs to be done to prevent misuse of AI in the upcoming election.

Thursday - April 4 2024, 09:24 UTC - 9 months ago

Neutral-atom quantum computing is gaining traction as a potential solution to the challenge of scaling up quantum computers. Recent advances have overcome previous limitations, making it a promising contender for commercialization. Neutral-atom qubits use the phenomena of superposition and entanglement for computation. Harvard researchers have successfully performed quantum computations using programmable quantum circuits with hundreds of neutral-atom qubits.

Thursday - April 4 2024, 04:52 UTC - 9 months ago

Tesla is set to release FSD 12.4 in April or early May, which will bring significant improvements to the Full Self-Driving system. The update is expected to have a two week rollout cycle and will be available through a one month free trial for Tesla owners in the USA.