As the demand for energy continues to rise, renewable energy solutions are necessary to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. One such solution is microbial electrochemical technology, which uses microorganisms to convert organic matter into electricity. This technology is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly, making it an attractive option for green energy systems. Cathode materials play
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla who took over as interim CEO of Twitter last fall, has announced that he has found a new CEO for the social media platform, which has been renamed X Corp. Although he did not name the new CEO, multiple media reports have identified her as Linda Yaccarino, an executive
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has seen significant advancements over the years, with the ability to create toys, furniture, and electronic components. As the cost of 3D printing equipment decreases, it could also be used to fabricate soft electronic components for wearable devices. However, 3D printing has seldom been used to produce flexible electronics due to the
Google has announced its plans to integrate its search engine with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in response to the threats to its position as the internet’s main gateway. The shift in Google’s search engine has been introduced three months after Microsoft’s Bing search engine started using technology similar to that which powers the AI
Minecraft Legends has been released, offering players a chance to return to the blocky world of Minecraft. Minecraft was originally released in 2011 and has become one of the most successful computer games ever made. The game involves mining, acquiring resources, and crafting buildings and goods. Other aspects of the game include combat and constructing
The European Parliament committees are preparing to vote on regulations that will restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The move towards this goal was initiated by the European Commission two years ago, and EU member states provided their negotiation position at the end of last year. The arrival of ChatGPT
Cornell University researchers have developed a robot called ReMotion that can replicate a remote user’s movements in real-time, creating an automatic embodiment of the user’s physical space. This technology can convey key body language that is lost in standard virtual environments and allow for better, more dynamic interactions between remote collaborators. How ReMotion Works The
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom have created a new type of microphone that can autonomously collect acoustic data while consuming low levels of power. Andrew Reid presented his work on “Unnatural Hearing—3D Printing Functional Polymers as a Path to Bio-Inspired Microphone Design” at the 184th Meeting of the Acoustical Society
Google has launched Bard, an AI-powered chatbot to compete with Microsoft’s ChatGPT. The company announced the expansion of its use of artificial intelligence across its platform during its annual developer conference in Silicon Valley. According to executives, generative AI will be used to enhance the tech giant’s search engine, with all core products reimagined. Bard
As concerns grow over China’s ownership of TikTok and the effects of social media on children’s mental health, tech regulation has been gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. President Joe Biden has called for bipartisan legislation to impose stricter limits on the collection of personal data and ban targeted advertising to children. Both Republicans and Democrats
Solar energy has become a popular source of sustainable energy in recent years. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy has limited its use for certain applications, such as IoT devices, live remote sensing, and off-grid power supplies. Conventionally, batteries are used to store the energy generated by solar cells, but combining the two technologies
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools have become increasingly common in today’s technological landscape. However, most of these tools are based on “black box” models, which analyze data and make predictions without sharing their processes with human users. To address this issue, researchers at Meta Reality Labs have created a framework called XAIR that
Artificial intelligence has long been a topic of concern for many technology leaders and researchers, who believe it could pose a threat to humanity. Stephen Hawking, for example, once warned that the development of AI could spell the end of the human race. Others, such as OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk, have expressed similar worries, stating
Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, has presented a plan to cap the price of electricity used by energy-intensive industries. The move aims to insulate the sector against sharp cost increases. However, the proposal has already sparked criticism. The cap would be set at €0.06 ($0.07) per gigawatt-hour (GWh) and would apply until 2030. At least
Anomaly detection is a valuable tool in distinguishing normal data from abnormal data. It is achieved by assigning anomaly scores to each instance, which are then ranked and evaluated. However, using a static unsupervised streaming anomaly detector can be difficult to dynamically adjust anomaly score calculation. To overcome this, a research team led by Prof.
