Science & Education

AI Predicts Real-Time Plasma Instabilities in Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Engineers Employ AI to Manage Fusion Power Integration into the Grid. Credit: Google DeepMindDeep within the confines of the tokamak, a toroidal chamber sculpted to embrace the marvels of nuclear fusion, hydrogen atoms collide with immense force, birthing a searing plasma hotter than the sun.Nuclear fusion is key to sustainable energy, leveraging hydrogen isotopes,...

China Reveals Coin-Sized Nuclear Battery with 50-Year Lifespan

The BV100 nuclear battery, smaller than a dime, has dimensions of just 15 x 15 x 15 millimeters. Credit: Betavolt.A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has revealed a groundbreaking development in nuclear batteries. The BV100, a tiny atomic energy battery the size of a small coin, claims to provide a continuous power supply for up to...

Evaluating Education’s Impact on Declining Fertility

Credit: IIASIIASA scientists have pioneered a new approach to restore fertility and education data, specifically in developing nations facing erratic or uncertain data sets. Accurate and consistent data is crucial for policymakers to assess how women's education influences fertility rates, especially during times of educational growth and declining fertility, a prevalent trend globally.Evaluating Education's...

Advancing Quantum Computing: Extending Coherence Time for Charge Qubits

Credit: TS2 Space.Coherence stands as a pillar of effective communication, whether it is in writing, speaking, or information processing. This principle extends to quantum bits or qubits, the building blocks of quantum computing.A Quantum Leap in Coherence TimeA team led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has achieved a significant...

Enabling Machine Learning to Inquire Can Enhance its Intelligence

Credit: PixaobayResearchers from Duke University's biomedical engineering department have showcased a novel approach that significantly enhances the performance of machine learning models in the search for new molecular therapeutics, even when utilizing only a small portion of the available data. By employing an algorithm that actively detects gaps in datasets, the accuracy of the...

How AI Can Utilize Classroom Conversations for Predicting Academic Success

Credit: iStockBy embracing e-learning and online classrooms, valuable insights into the success patterns and behaviors of students have emerged. With the assistance of AI, researchers have identified and analyzed these crucial factors.The idea that in-class, off-topic dialog could serve as a substantial indicator of a student's academic success might have been unexpected. However, scientists...

Popular and In-Demand Online Courses for 2023

Credit: Unsplash.A Survey of Current Online Courses The realm of online education is continuously progressing, bringing forth a diverse array of courses. With the advancement of technology, an increasing number of individuals are embracing online learning as a means to enhance their education.What Are Online Courses?Online courses offer a convenient and flexible way...

CoCo: A Platform Enabling Young People to Learn Collaboratively in Real-Time

Credit: MIT.Manuj Dhariwal and Shruti Dhariwal, Ph.D. candidates at the Media Lab, present a novel approach to creative collaboration in online learning settings.With the help of CoCo, a brand-new co-creative learning platform, educators can involve kids and teenagers in a limitless array of collaborative creative computing experiences with peers, whether seated next to one...

Online Reading and It´s Benefits

A young lady reading on her computer. Credit: Pexel.Convenience: Reading online allows you to access a vast array of materials from anywhere in the world at any time. No need to physical library or bookstore, you can read on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.Access to a wide variety of reading material: The internet...

K16, GPTZero Partner on AI Writing Detection Tool

Credit: CanvaK16 Solutions collaborates with GPTZero to bring AI writing detection to K-- 12 schools and higher education institutions.K16 offers data archiving and LMS migration solutions to the education field. GPTZero uses an AI writing detection solution. With the partnership, GPTZero's detection software will be incorporated into K16's tool to help institutions identify AI-generated...