Credit: Pixaobay A public survey is being conducted by researchers to assess public opinions regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and software in general. The main objective is to gain a deeper understanding of how the public perceives, fears and hopes for the impact of AI on society. However, researchers from Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre...
Credit: Unsplash. Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough by uncovering the step-by-step activation process of a protein with deep evolutionary roots found across all domains of life. This discovery opens up new possibilities for utilizing the protein as a powerful biotechnology tool with potential applications in therapeutics. Argonaute Protein and RNA Interference The protein in focus belongs to...
Credit: Pixaobay Researchers have created a range of robotic systems and planners that empower robots to expedite exploration, venture into uncharted territories, and generate highly precise and detailed maps. These systems enable robots to achieve these tasks autonomously, navigating and mapping without any human intervention. Carnegie Mellon University's Autonomous Robotics Team However, a team of researchers from...
Credit: unplash In rural Pennsylvania, a study involving more than 10,000 children uncovered that a significant number of them were introduced to foods high in sugar and salt during their early years. More than half (53%) of the children included in the study from rural Pennsylvania were given high-sodium meats like hot dogs before the age...
Credit: iStock. The finding of insulin has been a life-saving breakthrough for countless individuals suffering from diabetes worldwide, yet there remains limited knowledge about the initial stages of insulin production. However, university of Michigan researchers have made progress in understanding a crucial aspect of insulin production. By examining messenger RNAs involved in insulin synthesis in fruit...
"I believe that renewable energies are the solution to climate problems. Human irresponsibility, through less environmentally-friendly practices and the emission of harmful gases, is the root cause of the climate changes occurring worldwide"- Verônica Choconeza Verônica Choconeza Startup Nzolani Renewable CEO,Veronica. Veronica Choconesa is an engineer who works with drilling for oil and gas. She cares a...
Credit: iStock Sweat, akin to blood, holds valuable insights into an individual's health, and fortunately, its collection is much less intrusive. This forms the foundation for the creation of wearable sweat sensors, crafted by Wei Gao, an assistant professor of medical engineering, Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, and Ronald and JoAnne Willens Scholar. Expanding Substance Measurement...
Credit: Brand Minds Explore the top 10 smart cities of 2023 that are revolutionizing urban living with advanced technology, seamless IoT integration, and widespread 5G connectivity. The United Nations predicts that 70% of the global population will reside in smart cities by 2050. While the definition of a smart city is not uniform, there are...
Credit: Unsplash. In a world of income inequality and cutthroat politics, individuals wielding outsized power often prevail. However, new research from Dartmouth sheds light on an unexpected approach that can empower those on the weaker side of power dynamics. The study reveals the potential of uncooperative behavior to achieve more equal outcomes and inflict losses on...
The results of an ŋgam dù consultation. Suop Sylvestre, Author provided (no reuse) The exhibition "Tomás Saraceno In Collaboration: Web(s) of Life" at London's Serpentine South Gallery delves into human-spider relationships. It showcases spider web installations illuminated as sculptures and includes films about Saraceno's work in Argentina and spider diviners in Cameroon. The Mambila term "Ŋgam dù" refers...
