Tuesday - October 17 2023, 21:23 UTC - 1 year ago

This article is about the development of room-temperature superconductivity of the material LK-99, which was achieved through the fabrication of thin films by using microfabrication technology. This development could revolutionize how electronics components and devices are designed, as it opens up a range of new possibilities including the development of more efficient systems and devices, particularly for telecommunications, automotive, and industrial Sectors.

Tuesday - October 17 2023, 16:53 UTC - 1 year ago

David Chalmers, a leading authority on consciousness, was invited to the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) to speak about AI consciousness. He argued that large language models lack too many of the requisites for consciousness to be able to experience the world. However, he estimated the chances of developing any consciousness AI in the next 10 years to be above one in five. AI consciousness means potential for moral responsibility and sentience on the part of machines.

Tuesday - October 17 2023, 12:09 UTC - 1 year ago

A recent clinical trial indicates that aromatherapy using essential peppermint oil could potentially reduce pain severity and improve sleep quality following open heart surgery. 64 adults were assigned to the aromatherapy or comparison group and those given peppermint oil aromatherapy needed less pharmacological pain relief than patients in the comparison group. Peppermint essential oil is believed to have pain-relieving qualities and relaxing and sedative effects.

Tuesday - October 17 2023, 07:55 UTC - 1 year ago

Researchers from Osaka University have created a new AI-driven algorithm for controlling HVAC systems that could save up to 30% of energy that would otherwise be wasted. The algorithm works by predicting the thermodynamic response of the building from collected data, providing a comfortable indoor environment while still conserving energy. The results of this research are promising for corporate efforts to become carbon-neutral and remain profitable in times of rising energy costs.

Tuesday - October 17 2023, 02:57 UTC - 1 year ago

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas," is popular recreational drug particularly among the youth. Chronic use of nitrous oxide can cause functional vitamin B12 deficiency, which can result in long-term health effects, especially neurological consequences. Respiratory depression is a potential side effect of nitrous oxide, particularly when mixed with alcohol. Clinicians must be aware of the signs of nitrous oxide toxicity.

Monday - October 16 2023, 22:15 UTC - 1 year ago

Learning is any change in behavior as a result of experience, and it comes in many forms. Recent research on the brainless has refuted the notion that complex brains are necessary for sophisticated cognition. Jellyfish, sea anemones, and even single-celled organisms like slime molds have been shown to possess notable learning ability.

Monday - October 16 2023, 17:18 UTC - 1 year ago

This article explores tech from the famous sci-fi film 'Aliens' and analyses whether it's possible to replicate it today. We examine two examples - the combat vehicle M577 APC and UD-4 Cheyenne dropship. Current technology is able to realistically replicate the M577 APC, but for the UD-4 we are currently falling short in terms of necessary propulsion and lack ramrockets. The article also discusses other tech possibile seen in the film to replicate today.

Monday - October 16 2023, 13:10 UTC - 1 year ago

In Sept. 28, 2023, an ALPHA-g team reported the gravitational acceleration results of antimatter, which are within 25% of normal gravity on Earth, thus confirming the predictions of the Weak Equivalence Principle. The team of 69 members from 21 institutions in 6 countries spent a year and 50 million shots to capture 20 antihydrogen atoms.

Monday - October 16 2023, 08:17 UTC - 1 year ago

Monash University's Dancing Delicacie Project explores the design of food as a material through which computer programs can be enacted. The project has created a plate fitted with electrodes to move food autonomously or under the control of a chef and seeks to modify food with flavors, textures and ingredients to create new combinations. The project aims to change the hospitality industry by creating engaging experiences with their interactive food.

Monday - October 16 2023, 03:21 UTC - 1 year ago

In new research accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics Letters, it was discovered that Starlink satellites are "leaking" radio signals that could interfere with radio astronomy. These signals are bright enough to appear as strong as cosmic sources, posing a problem to our understanding of the universe. Solutions to this issue are currently being considered, but the satellite operators may not be doing anything wrong.

Sunday - October 15 2023, 23:10 UTC - 1 year ago

The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Mars Express spacecraft has captured a stunning visualization of one of the most striking areas on the red planet known as Noctis Labyrinthus. It is an area characterized by a complex network of deep, steep-walled canyons and valleys that stretches for around 1,190 kilometers. Research suggests that the region had a history of flowing lava and water lakes until very recent geological ages. The visualization of this area was created by combining thousands of images taken by the spacecraft's High-Resolution Stereo Camera. It is formed by tectonic and volcanic forces and is also a fracture zone situated at the center of the Tharsis Rise.

Sunday - October 15 2023, 18:13 UTC - 1 year ago

Data on activities that will be unsafe for drivers of automated vehicles has been released. Level 3 and 4 automated driving require drivers to assume control in emergency situations, and this data can be used to inform the regulations put in place for such vehicles. Research found that drivers' responses were worse after working, resting or using social media for a short or long period of time.

Sunday - October 15 2023, 13:25 UTC - 1 year ago

In 2022, NASA awarded a $57.2 million contract to ICON, a 3D printing company, to build a 1700 square foot Mars building. The construction tech startup, Icon, was estimated to be worth $2 billion as of the last funding round, had debuted the America's first permitted 3D-printed home in 2018. In October 2021, Icon announced its partnership with homebuilding giant Lennar to develop a community of 100 3D-printed homes in Austin with the first one debuted in March 2022.

Sunday - October 15 2023, 09:13 UTC - 1 year ago

The Curry-Howard correspondence links computer science and mathematical logic by showing that two concepts from computer science, types and programs, are equivalent respectively to propositions and proofs from logic. It is a profound discovery that has many applications such as proof assistants, formal verification systems, and computer algebra systems.

Sunday - October 15 2023, 04:37 UTC - 1 year ago

On Monday, Waymo announced that it is expanding its city-wide, fully autonomous robotaxi service to San Francisco, allowing tens of thousands of customers access to the service. However, the expansion has not been without controversy, as self-driving cars have been involved in high-profile accidents, and protests have disabled vehicles. Additionally, Waymo and GM have both released reports claiming that their cars are safer than human drivers.

Saturday - October 14 2023, 23:51 UTC - 1 year ago

Agility Robotics is creating a mass-production facility for humanoid robots with a model AI. The 70,000 square foot factory will produce 10,000 robots a year to be used for warehouse and delivery tasks. With a 10 million square foot factory, they would be able to produce the staggering number of 1.5 million humanoid robots a year.

Saturday - October 14 2023, 19:29 UTC - 1 year ago

This technology for storing and transmitting quantum information over lossy links could provide the foundation for scalable quantum networking. By connecting quantum sensors, interconnecting chips, and using quantum satellites in a global quantum internet, agencies can harness the computational power of quantum computing plus applications in defense, healthcare, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. However, traditional communication systems that measure and copy bits could destroy qubits upon measurement.

Saturday - October 14 2023, 15:08 UTC - 1 year ago

Ledura Watkins was wrongfully convicted in 1976 of first-degree murder after a forensic hair analyst provided misleading testimony as the only physical evidence tying him to the crime. An interdisciplinary team developed an educational tool to help jurors avoid making similar mistakes in the future, in the form of a 4½ minute forensic science informational video. The video explains what a forensic expert is and how they might testify in court, what their examinations involve, and the recommended language guidelines for expert witness testimony.

Saturday - October 14 2023, 10:00 UTC - 1 year ago

MIT CSAIL researchers have developed a new AI model, integrating two physical laws, that is significantly more efficient in generating new images than existing models. This Poisson Flow Generative Model ++ (PFGM++) is grounded in concepts of physics, such as extra dimensions of space-time, symmetries and thermodynamics, and electric fiendishness.