The pacific nation of Kiribati has a population of 115,372 (2023 est.) spread over 33 islands – although only 21 of the islands are habitable. It was too good to…
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Cobalt-free electrodes achieved with nickel ions
Repulsive electrostatic interaction leads to Ni ion migration suppression and improved reversibility without cobalt (Co) ions. Credit: Yokohama National University Many electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries that rely…
What is Sora? A new generative AI tool could transform video production and amplify disinformation risks
Credit: OpenAI Late last week, OpenAI announced a new generative AI system named Sora, which produces short videos from text prompts. While Sora is not yet available to the public,…
Singapore Airshow features aerial displays and the international debut of China’s C919
South Korean Air Force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during the first day of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Vincent Thian The Singapore Airshow—Asia’s…
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Mental Health
Summary: A new study highlights the critical link between sleep, circadian rhythms, and psychiatric disorders, suggesting that disturbances in sleep and internal body clocks can trigger or exacerbate mental health…
Dopamine’s Role in Movement Explored
Summary: A new study explains how dopamine influences movement sequences, offering hope for Parkinson’s disease (PD) therapies. Researchers observed that dopamine not only motivates movement but also controls the length…
A light source device to address the current data explosion
ETRI Develops Revolutionary Light Source Device to Address Data Explosion_1. Credit: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI) ETRI’s researchers have pioneered the development of light source devices that can be utilized…
Researchers seek to expand supplies of clean aviation fuels by producing more from agricultural sources
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Professor David Chiaramonti is looking down at the ground to help resolve a problem up in the sky: airplanes’ emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other…
China new year holiday spending surges past pre-pandemic levels
People gather to look at a giant dragon figure at a park in Beijing on February 9, 2024, which marks the eve of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon.…
OpenAI in deal valuing it at $80 billion: Media
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain OpenAI has concluded a deal with investors that reportedly values the California start-up at $80 billion or more, after a roller-coaster year for the inventor of…
