The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT, March 21, 2023, in Boston. As state lawmakers rush to get…
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3 new offshore wind power projects proposed for New Jersey Shore; 2 would be far out to sea
Land-based windmills in Atlantic City turn on July 20, 2023. On Aug. 4, a German wind power company and a New York utility applied for permission to build an offshore…
A Fresh Look at Free Will: Challenging the Libet Paradigm
Summary: A recent study challenges the long-standing Libet paradigm about free will. The team discovered that the EEG activity, dubbed readiness potential, registered before decision-making in Libet’s original experiment has…
TikTok unveils changes to meet tough new EU rules
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Video-sharing platform TikTok announced Friday changes to meet strict EU rules including allowing European users to turn off the addictive feature that shows content based on…
A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in several states
Manchester Memorial Hospital is seen Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 in Manchester, Conn. A cyberattack has disrupted hospital computer systems in several states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances…
The role of energy density for grid-scale batteries
Schematic comparison of battery energy storage systems using lithium-ion or flow batteries. (a) Lithium-ion BESS on cell and unit level have high energy density but cannot be employed indoors. (b)…
Amazon profit beats expectations on booming sales
E-commerce titan Amazon says its advertising business is gaining traction and it is boosting artificial intelligence capabilities at its cloud computing unit, but retail sales still drive the tech giant’s…
Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity
Summary: In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of…
Tennis anyone? Researchers serve up advances in developing motion simulation technology’s next generation
Credit: Jason Peng et al. Simon Fraser University computing science assistant professor Jason Peng is leading a research team that is raising motion simulation technology to the next level—and using…
