A new technique developed by Professor Shoji Takeuchi’s team allows for the effective binding of engineered skin to humanoid robots, improving their appearance and functionality. This could revolutionize fields like medical research and cosmetic testing….
On a recent afternoon, I held a bagel in front of me and said: “Look and tell me if this is healthy.” A monotone voice responded that the bagel was unhealthy because it was high…
Supercomputers, distinguished from ordinary computers by their ability to process vast amounts of data, are instrumental in solving complex scientific problems. They consist of interconnected nodes and require extensive infrastructure and expertise for operation, exemplified…
Academics from Aston Institute of Photonic Research have set a new record by transmitting data at 402 terabits per second, surpassing their previous record of 301 terabits per second. They achieved this milestone by building…
In a large quantum system comprising many interconnected parts, one can think about entanglement as the amount of quantum information shared between a given subsystem of qubits (represented as spheres with arrows) and the rest…
A new chip developed by Penn Engineers uses light to accelerate AI training, offering faster processing and reduced energy consumption while enhancing data privacy. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com An innovative new chip uses light for…
The US government is lobbying Council of Europe members to weaken an international treaty on human rights and AI software by exempting private vendors from compliance. Diplomats are meeting in Strasbourg, France, this week to…
To advance automobile decarbonization, a research team at Osaka Metropolitan University analyzed how alloy elements like titanium improve steel’s performance by optimizing bonding processes, contributing to lighter, more durable electric motors. Calculations explore how twelve…
Microsoft and Google, who saw cloud revenue slow in recent quarters, are reporting a resurgence of growth due to the proliferation of generative AI (genAI). Both companies on Tuesday reported revenue numbers for the final…
PlatoNeRF, created by MIT and Meta, employs multibounce lidar and machine learning to enable autonomous vehicles to detect hidden obstacles. This innovative technique, which also assists in AR/VR and robotics, uses shadows to generate precise…
