The newly developed material. (Yue Wang) According to recent research conducted by a group of researchers from the University of California, Merced, electronic devices and sensors may one day be built from a material that toughens up as it is struck or strained.The phrase "adaptive durability" refers to this quality, which is significant for materials science....
Credit: Depositphotos Global carbon cycle models usually consider plants, microbes, soil, and the atmosphere but often overlook animals. From earthworms to elephants, these creatures can play a crucial, yet understudied, role in carbon capture and storage within ecosystems. In a new theoretical framework published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences by Matteo Rizzuto and colleagues, a...
The team's quantum dot setup. Credit: Imperial College London For the first time, researchers have successfully generated, stored, and recalled quantum information, marking a significant milestone in quantum networking. Sharing quantum information is essential for advancing quantum networks used in distributed computing and secure communication. Quantum computing holds promise for tackling significant challenges like financial risk...
Credit: Pixabay In summer 2019, an outbreak in America hospitalized over 2,800 people and caused 68 deaths, likely due to a chemical in certain e-cigarettes damaging lung tissue and causing breathing issues and coughing. After the lung injury outbreak, researchers ramped up studies on vaping risks. Five years later, long-term studies reveal that using e-cigarettes increases...
H2O - the first demonstration of real-time, whole-body humanoid robot teleoperationLeCAR Lab at CMU Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) scientists have created H2O – Human2HumanOid – a reinforcement learning system enabling a life-sized humanoid robot to be remotely controlled by a human in real-time using just an RGB camera. This raises the question: could manual labor...
In the quest for academic excellence, students often face the dilemma of whether to work hard or work smart. Dr. Andre Pine set explores this crucial question in his enlightening discussion, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding studying habits and offering actionable strategies for achieving success in academics. Debunking the Hard Work Myth Dr. Pine set...
Scientist and manager at IBM Research Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, shares insights into Africa's AI innovations and their potential global impact. Let's delve into the key points and implications discussed in her presentation. Background and Context Aisha's journey into AI research in Africa is rooted in her diverse experiences, from her academic pursuits in computer science...
Credit: Pixabay As climate indicators worsen, demands for radical technological solutions intensify. Yet, numerous studies consistently reveal that embracing forced geoengineering involves significant perilous consequences. Fresh research cautions against the potential consequences of injecting sulfate particles into the atmosphere as a means to replicate the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions by reflecting sunlight. If these particles...
Credit: Pixabay The landmark Paris climate accord sparked a rallying cry among developing nations: "1.5 to survive." This signifies the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels. However, it's anticipated that this threshold will be exceeded within the next decade, with global warming showing minimal signs of...
An image of a human brain captured with the new Iseult MRI machine at a power of 11.7 Teslas, showing the level of detail possibleCEA The world's most powerful MRI machine has begun to demonstrate its capabilities by conducting scans of living human brains. These images offer an ultra-high-resolution view of the brain, aiding in...
