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
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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
The ability to anticipate and predict the emotions of others is a cognitive skill known as theory of mind. MIT neuroscientists have developed a computational model that can predict other people’s emotions, including joy, gratitude, confusion, regret, and embarrassment. The model was created based on the prisoner’s dilemma, a classic game theory scenario in which
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that airlines will fly a near-record 4.35 billion passengers this year, and the industry is expected to post net profits of $9.8 billion in 2023, which is double the previous estimates. However, despite this positive outlook, the industry’s post-pandemic recovery remains fragile. The IATA also revised its estimated
Green shipping corridors are being developed along major shipping routes to reduce planet-warming carbon emissions from the shipping industry. Shipping is responsible for almost 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and this figure is rising. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by mid-century and may seek
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016. The company’s goal is to create direct communication channels between the human brain and computers. The technology would mainly work through an implant called the “Link,” which is about the size of five stacked coins. The hardware would contain electrodes capable of both recording
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) programs has made it easier for people to access them, leading to the creation of deep fakes. A recent example of this is an AI-generated image of an explosion near the Pentagon that made headlines online and even slightly impacted the stock market until it was quickly deemed a
In the digital age, companies are constantly releasing improved versions of their products to capture value from their digital innovations. This process of generational product innovation (GPI) brings several benefits, such as faster and less costly iteration compared to upgrading hardware. However, a 2021 study from Singapore Management University warns that this strategy can have
Advances in technology have led to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in various sectors, including security applications. Image classification and identification are essential features of AI algorithms used in facial recognition, biometrics, drones, and autonomous vehicles deployed in combat surveillance and military targeting applications. However, these algorithms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. The data
Elon Musk’s start-up Neuralink has been granted approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test its brain implants in humans. This is a significant milestone for the company, which aims to develop technology that will allow brains to interface directly with computers. Musk has previously stated that the ultimate goal of the
Millimeter wave (mmWave) radio frequencies are widely used in modern cars and autonomous vehicles to enable advanced features such as self-driving and assisted driving. However, the use of these frequencies also exposes these vehicles to potential cyberattacks, which can compromise the safety of passengers and pedestrians. To address this issue, researchers from the lab of
Researchers at Oregon State University and Baylor University have discovered a groundbreaking technique to lower the energy consumption of photonic chips utilized in data centers and supercomputers. The study has been published in the Scientific Reports journal. Data centers can consume up to 50 times more energy per square foot of floor space than a
Cryptocurrency mining has become increasingly popular in recent years, but little attention has been paid to the environmental impact of this activity. Estimates suggest that the global electricity usage for cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin is between 120 and 240 billion kilowatt-hours per year, which is more than what some countries like Argentina and Australia use
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana to stop the implementation of an overall ban on the video-sharing app. The ban, set to start in 2024, has been deemed unconstitutional by TikTok as it violates the right to free speech protected by the constitution. Montana Governor Supports Ban Montana Governor Greg Gianforte
As the number of computer vulnerabilities and bugs continue to increase, cyber defenders are struggling to track, prioritize and prevent all the threats and attacks. With over 213,800 known “keys” or vulnerabilities in computer systems, and likely many more unknown, it is impossible for any one person or team to manage all the information. The
