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Carbon-Neutral Granite Concrete is Used in a NYC Skyscraper

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A new carbon-neutral concrete has been commercially applied for the first time in a prominent skyscraper under construction in Manhattan. This concrete uses a granite binder instead of the conventional limestone cement that emits greenhouse gases. Concrete is composed of three primary components: cement, aggregates (like sand and/or gravel), and water. When mixed with water, […]

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Could AI eventually win a Nobel Prize?

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

AI is already transforming industries like banking, finance, film, and journalism, and researchers are now exploring how it could reshape their field—or even earn a Nobel Prize. In 2021, Japanese scientist Hiroaki Kitano introduced the “Nobel Turing Challenge,” urging researchers to develop an “AI scientist” capable of conducting Nobel Prize-worthy research by 2050. Some scientists

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The World’s First 3D-Printed Hotel is Being Built in the Texas Desert

Architecture, Engineering /

After its earlier reveal this year, leading 3D-printed architecture company Icon is now constructing the ambitious El Cosmico campground hotel in the Texas desert. Touted as the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, it will feature camping areas, vacation homes, shared amenities, and some permanent residences designed by renowned architects that will also be available for purchase.

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Decoding the Neural Code: How AI Will Overtake Human Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

In “Towards Human-Level Artificial Intelligence,” Eitan Michael Azoff suggests that deciphering the neural code and replicating visual thinking are essential steps for AI to surpass human intelligence. According to an AI expert, grasping how ‘visual thinking’ functions is crucial for developing human-level AI. He suggests that computers might be capable of mimicking a form of

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The eVinci Nuclear Microreactor is Advancing Toward Commercialization

Material & Energy, Renewable Energy, Tech /

Westinghouse Electric Company is pushing forward with its groundbreaking eVinci nuclear microreactor. Drawing on space nuclear technology, this compact reactor has no moving parts and can be easily replaced for refueling, similar to swapping out a used gas cylinder. As concerns about climate change grow, nuclear energy is making a comeback. Its zero-emission nature and

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New Battery Breakthrough Could Tackle Renewable Energy’s Key Challenge

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Columbia Engineers have developed a new, more powerful battery electrolyte that lasts longer and is cheaper to produce. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are crucial for our planet’s future, but their inconsistent power generation poses a challenge. To fully utilize these resources, we need efficient and affordable energy storage solutions for times when

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Magnetic Displays Inspired by Squid Skin Reveal Encrypted Images

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Researchers, inspired by the color-changing skin of squids and other cephalopods, have created a flexible screen that stores and displays encrypted images using only magnetic particles, without any electronics. Scientists have been experimenting with metamaterials—engineered materials with unusual properties not found in nature—for some time. They have used these materials to develop innovations like invisibility

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Octopus-Inspired Patches Offer Irritation-Free Skin Adhesion

Assistive Tech, Medicine /

Sensors like electrocardiogram (EEG) electrodes can be lifesaving, but the adhesive patches used to attach them can sometimes damage the skin. A new experimental medical patch tackles this problem by using octopus-inspired suckers. Unlike traditional medical patches, which rely on adhesive chemicals similar to band-aids, this innovative patch avoids these issues. Many adhesive patches cause

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