Monday - February 12 2024, 12:26 UTC - 9 months ago

Rogue Space Systems' first on orbit mission, Barry-1, experienced ongoing power-system issues and lost communication with the satellite before being able to test their highly anticipated Quantum Drives. The company remains determined to investigate the cause and offer opportunities for their customer, IVO, to fly on future missions. However, the mission did achieve some goals and the company thanks their team members and supporters for their continued encouragement.

Monday - February 12 2024, 07:30 UTC - 9 months ago

Meta is collaborating with other tech companies to develop standards for identifying and labeling AI-generated images on social media, in an effort to increase transparency and address concerns over disinformation. The company already has systems in place for tagging images created with their own AI tools and hopes to expand this to include audio and video content in the future. The rise of generative AI has raised fears of political chaos through disinformation campaigns and the spread of fake images and videos. While labeling may not fully eliminate the risk, it is a step in the right direction to minimize its impact and promote critical assessment of online content.

Monday - February 12 2024, 03:17 UTC - 9 months ago

After over 70 years, the optimal trade-off between time and space in hash tables has been mathematically proven, thanks to recent breakthroughs by two separate research teams. These data structures, first proposed by IBM engineer Hans Peter Luhn, are essential in modern computing and enable quick and efficient access to data from large databases. This balance between time and space has been a major challenge for computer scientists, but with this solution, the impact on future technology will be significant.

Sunday - February 11 2024, 22:57 UTC - 9 months ago

New research shows that clown anemonefish are able to recognize different species based on the number of vertical white bars on their bodies. These fish also exhibit a strict hierarchy within their colonies, and are able to count the number of bars to inform their level of aggression towards intruders. This study reveals the intelligence and complex social interactions of these seemingly carefree swimmers.

Sunday - February 11 2024, 18:06 UTC - 9 months ago

A team of researchers has developed a metal-free nanozyme using graphene quantum dots (GQDs), derived from red blood cell membranes. This innovative technology addresses concerns about toxicity and limited catalytic activity in traditional metal-based nanozymes, making it a promising alternative for cancer treatment. The GQDs have shown impressive peroxidase-mimicking activity and selectively target tumors, with no off-target side effects. With further development, this drug-free, biologically benign nanozyme could potentially revolutionize the field of cancer treatment.

Sunday - February 11 2024, 13:36 UTC - 9 months ago

Pulse oximeters are commonly used in healthcare, but for people with darker skin, the results may be inaccurate due to factors like melanin. Engineers are actively working to improve designs by using special LEDs, light and sound technology, and adaptive devices. This will help provide accurate readings for a more diverse range of users.

Sunday - February 11 2024, 09:01 UTC - 9 months ago

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a method called THOR, which allows robots to identify objects in cluttered spaces. THOR outperformed current models and is trainable, making it adaptable to new environments. This method uses a deep-learning approach and an information-theoretic approach to select optimal angles for image collection.

Sunday - February 11 2024, 04:24 UTC - 9 months ago

Google has officially launched Gemini, their family of large language models, which is being integrated into nearly all of their products. This marks the end of Google's AI rival, ChatGPT, and Gemini Advanced, a paid service, is now available for $19.99 a month. This subscription grants access to the most powerful version of Gemini and will eventually be available in Google's popular productivity tools. Expansion to other countries is underway, but regulatory concerns may delay expansion to the EU.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 23:57 UTC - 9 months ago

Expedition 70 crew continues important microgravity research while Axiom Mission 3 crew returns to Earth. NASA, ESA, JAXA, and Roscosmos astronauts and cosmonauts all performed various experiments and maintenance tasks on Friday. The Ax-3 crew splashed down in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Florida after an 18-day stay on the ISS.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 19:13 UTC - 9 months ago

A new study used footage from a baby's life to train an AI to learn language like a child. The AI was able to grasp basic concepts with just a small portion of the child's experiences. This approach is different from large language models and could shed light on how children rapidly acquire language and concepts.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 15:01 UTC - 9 months ago

Researchers at Cornell University have improved the functionality of cotton bandages by coating them with nanofibers and leveraging the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Lawsone, a compound found in henna leaves. This novel bandage design has shown promising results in promoting faster wound healing and combating bacterial infections, making it a potential alternative to synthetic antibiotics. The bandage also exhibits exceptional antibacterial activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and can remain viable for up to a month, making it a cost-effective and efficient option for chronic wound management.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 10:04 UTC - 9 months ago

A new study reveals that the probability of surviving and avoiding brain damage after a cardiac arrest in a hospital drops drastically after a certain point without CPR. Previous studies have shown that longer CPR duration decreases chances of survival, but this study provides more specific data. Factors such as age and health conditions were taken into account. The study hopes to improve resuscitation practices and help patients and their families make informed decisions about when to stop CPR.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 05:13 UTC - 9 months ago

A comprehensive review was done on the use of deep transfer learning for intelligent vehicle perception. Deep transfer learning aims to bridge the gap between lab-training and real-testing data and has shown great success in improving task performance for autonomous driving. The review provides valuable insights and direction for future research.

Saturday - February 10 2024, 00:31 UTC - 9 months ago

Harvard researchers have developed a technique to create large metalenses with billions of nanostructures using DUV projection lithography. These super-sized metalenses have demonstrated high-resolution imaging capabilities and are robust enough for use in space. They pave the way for new applications in space imaging, virtual and augmented reality, and optical communications.

Friday - February 9 2024, 19:42 UTC - 9 months ago

NextBigFuture's weekly highlight reel covers the latest advancements in technology and science. This week features Neuralink's successful brain implant in a human, ongoing global excess deaths despite the end of the pandemic, SpaceX's ambitious mission to warm Mars, and the discovery of one-dimensional room temperature superconductivity in wrinkled graphite.

Friday - February 9 2024, 15:10 UTC - 9 months ago

Virtual power plants, or VPPs, are an innovative way to balance energy supply and demand using distributed energy resources. By utilizing advanced algorithms and communication technologies, VPPs can decrease costs, increase energy equity, and enhance overall system resilience. As the world shifts towards renewable energy, VPPs are becoming increasingly important in managing energy flow and promoting a cleaner energy future.

Friday - February 9 2024, 10:35 UTC - 9 months ago

Wuxi, a medium-sized city in China, has a long-standing history in the semiconductor industry and is home to over 600 chip companies. With a focus on chip packaging, particularly chiplets, Wuxi has announced its plan to become the 'Chiplet Valley' and is heavily investing in this technology to gain an advantage in the semiconductor industry. In other news, China is leveraging its few strengths in the face of increasing tensions with other countries and has invited US mayors to visit in hopes of finding local support outside of Washington politics.

Friday - February 9 2024, 06:31 UTC - 9 months ago

Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have discovered evidence of rapid ice loss in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet 8,000 years ago during the end of the Last Ice Age. This is concerning because it provides direct evidence of past sudden ice loss and raises concerns about the ice sheet's stability in the face of rising global temperatures. Studying past ice loss events can help improve predictions and understand the potential consequences on global sea levels.

Friday - February 9 2024, 02:05 UTC - 9 months ago

The Apollo 13 moon mission showcased the importance of problem-solving and resourcefulness in space. As we look towards the future of space exploration, technologies like 3D printing are being developed and utilized to further expand our capabilities for on-demand manufacturing in orbit.