US tariffs have left companies like PlayStation-maker Sony to choose whether to pass higher costs on to consumers or take a hit to their profit. Sony on Wednesday said it…
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Researchers release new standards for 3D printing with powders
Laser-generated gold colloid. Credit: Dr. Anna Ziefuß One of the most common industrial 3D printing processes is laser powder bed fusion. It is mainly used for complex, heavy-duty components in…
Experimental Drugs Reverse Autism Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice. This brain region, which gates sensory information, was found to be overactive…
Researchers develop hook-and-loop fastener for building components
The hook element hooks into the component. Credit: IAT – TU Graz An interdisciplinary research team at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed a hook-and-loop fastening system for…
3D-printed gyroidal solid oxide cells offer lighter, more compact energy solutions
Image summarizing the inspiration behind the paper, which is aimed at introducing a gyroid heat exchanger, particularly for aerospace applications. Credit: K. Yan, H. Deng, Y. Xiao, J. Wang, Y.…
Data centers consume massive amounts of water. Companies rarely tell the public exactly how much
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As demand for artificial intelligence technology boosts construction and proposed construction of data centers around the world, those computers require not just electricity and land, but…
AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies
Credit: AI-generated image In one of the first communications of its kind, the British Columbia Wildfire Service has issued a warning to residents about viral, AI-generated fake wildfire images circulating…
If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then?
Credit: The Conversation It’s the defining technology of an era. But just how artificial intelligence (AI) will end up shaping our future remains a controversial question. For techno-optimists, who see…
A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US $6,000. What can you do with it?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no…
“Eureka!”: Surprising Brain Clues Predict When Inspiration Will Hit
Summary: A new study has shown that the brain leaves subtle traces of creativity minutes before an “aha!” moment. By filming mathematicians solving difficult problems, researchers found that behavior grew…
