The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a significant change in the working environment globally. The workforce has shifted from office-based work to remote work. While some employees have been excited about the shift, others find it challenging to adapt to the new employment environment. This article explores the challenges of bringing employees back to the office,
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Scientists and engineers in the telecommunications industry are already working on the technologies that will be used for the sixth generation (6G) networks. Ideally, 6G should deliver data rates of over 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s) and support extremely low latencies for applications such as autonomous cars and virtual reality. The new transceiver design capable
In a recent study published in the Advanced Functional Materials journal, a joint team of researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at POSTECH and the Department of Nano Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have developed a technology for high-performance organic polymer semiconductors that exhibit both stretchability and electrical functionality. The team was led by
China’s coastal provinces may have a small land mass, but they are home to 76% of the population. These provinces are responsible for 72% of total national power consumption and 70% of total CO2 emissions. Decarbonizing these areas is a crucial step for China to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, and offshore wind power could
A new study conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Torrens University researchers has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and machine learning algorithms could be used to predict cybersickness, a condition that causes nausea, headaches, and dizziness among virtual reality (VR) users. The study aimed to make VR technology more accessible by finding solutions
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the film, “Jurassic Park”, which changed cinema forever. The movie, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton, used innovative computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create realistic dinosaurs on screen for the first time. The film quickly became a must-see event, captivating audiences
Five of the most renowned sculptors in history have teamed up with artificial intelligence (AI) to create a unique sculpture. Dubbed “the Impossible Statue,” the sculpture is currently on display at a museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Sandvik, a Swedish machine engineering group, used three AI software programs to design the artwork. The sculpture is made
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable progress in creating breathtaking images that are diverse in style, a feat that seemed unlikely a decade ago. AI can now create images using specific artistic styles such as Van Gogh’s unique approach, with an infinite range of variations. This raises an intriguing question of how
A research team at MIT has developed a new method of creating magnetic soft robots that provides locomotion under unidirectional magnetic fields. The team combined fiber-based fabrication systems with mechanical and magnetic programming methods to create 3D soft robots that can be controlled using magnets. The development of these robots is an important advancement in
With the increasing demands of consumers, 3D integrated circuits are a crucial component for improving the efficiency of electronics. However, despite constant development, it is difficult to turn theoretical findings into actual devices. A team of researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo, Japan has developed a new design that
For centuries, machines have been used to make music. In ancient bell towers in Belgium and the Netherlands, carillons still play music that can be programmed by humans or played by themselves. Humans have always been interested in how technology can help them control the dimension of time in music, says music researcher Bjørnar Sandvik
A New York-based lawyer, Steven Schwartz, has apologized to a judge for submitting a brief with false information generated by the OpenAI chatbot. Schwartz had used ChatGPT to prepare a court filing in a civil case being heard by Manhattan federal court. The case involves Roberto Mata, who claims he was injured when a metal
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a new device made from a simple sponge that can help robots grasp objects more delicately, by mimicking the nuanced touch, or variable stiffness, of a human hand. The device can be used to improve the load capacity of soft robots or reduce damage on hard robots.
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed smart digital image sensors with visual perception capabilities. The team, led by Dayanand Kumar and Nazek El-Atab, used the Nobel Prize-winning technology of charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors to create light-sensitive memory devices that can be programmed optically and erased electrically. What
Researchers at Cornell University and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a new technique to expand the collective behaviour of swarming microrobots. The technique involves mixing different sizes of robots, which enables them to self-organise into diverse patterns that can be manipulated when a magnetic field is applied. The approach could lead