In recent studies led by Stanford, it has been discovered that firebricks, an age-old technology dating back to the Bronze Age, could hold the key to achieving the United Nations’ climate goal of zero emissions by 2050. By utilizing heat-absorbing bricks in insulated containers, heat generated by renewable sources like solar or wind power can
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The research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has delved into the realm of 3D-printed concrete technology with the integration of cellulose nanofibrils. This innovative approach, led by Professor Osman E. Ozbulut, has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry with its enhanced properties and eco-friendly nature. The use
The recent lawsuit filed by the United States against TikTok has brought to light serious allegations of the app violating children’s privacy rights. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have accused TikTok of collecting personal data about children without their parents’ consent, a direct violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection
The research team’s work on analog hardware using ECRAM devices has proven to be a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional digital hardware, analog hardware offers unique advantages for specific computational tasks and continuous data processing. By adjusting the resistance of semiconductors based on external voltage or current, analog hardware can
Developing modern software applications is a complex process involving numerous files and millions of lines of code. Debugging, which involves finding and correcting faults in the code, can be a time-consuming and challenging task due to the sheer quantity of code involved. Many developers still rely on manual methods to identify bugs, which can take
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for a unified language to describe these diverse intelligent systems has become paramount. A recent study led by Cortical Labs has highlighted the importance of collaboration in defining this language,
Aquatic robotics is an area of technology that holds immense potential for transforming various industries. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have made significant strides in this field by developing a self-powered aquatic “bug” that can navigate across water surfaces. The development of such innovative technology not only showcases the ingenuity of
In recent months, an alarming trend has emerged in Silicon Valley’s generative AI sector. A number of promising startups, such as Inflection AI and Adept, have either been acquired by or closely tied to major US tech giants. These acquisitions, disguised as discrete transactions, have raised concerns among critics who believe that companies like Microsoft
Apple has come to terms with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, marking the first collective bargaining agreement with a unionized company store in the United States. The agreement, which is still subject to approval by approximately 85 employees at the retail location in Maryland, includes a pay
The influence of artificial intelligence (AI) was a significant factor in the Hollywood strikes last year and has now led to a second walkout, this time by actors in the video game industry. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) initiated its second strike in nine months against gaming giants that dominate an industry generating well over