The speed at which AI seems to be advancing is unbelievable. Before the end of last year, most of us thought that AI wouldn’t be individually useful for a few…
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Boeing shares dive on latest 737 MAX issue
Boeing said the latest issue with the 737 MAX will delay new plane deliveries. Shares of Boeing tumbled Friday after the company disclosed a problem with a supplier part on…
Microwave radiation shown to be an efficient means of silicon annealing for manufacturing solar cells
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A microwave technology invented at Macquarie University will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle. During the fabrication of solar panels,…
Researchers develop capsule X-ray dosimeter for real-time radiotherapy monitoring
Functional model of capsule. Credit: SIAT In radiotherapy, precision in targeting tumor tissue while minimizing damage to healthy tissue is crucial. Monitoring the dose of radiation delivered and absorbed in…
Using drones and lasers, researchers pinpoint greenhouse gas leaks
The retroflector mounted onto the drone. Credit: Bumper DeJesus, Princeton University As evidence mounts that gas drilling and sewer systems leak far more greenhouse gases than previously believed, a team…
The problem with cashless payments
Citizens living in the euro area make an average of 13 payments per week of all types. They circulate through a range of channels and by way of different media,…
Digital conglomerate buys right-wing app Parler
The digital media conglomerate Starboard said Friday it purchased the conservative social media site Parler and will temporarily take down the app as it undergoes a “strategic assessment.” The deal…
How To Use the Power of Data To Monitor Home Energy Efficiency
Smart home gadgets do more than simply turn your lights on and off or play your favorite music when you wake up. They can also help you save energy by…
Indirect Risks, Unproven Mainstream Appeal
Over the past few months, I’ve been reading with increasing fascination the tech segment’s obsession with high-profile apps like ChatGPT, the poster child of generative AI apps that have burst…
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution Is at a Tipping Point
Some technology insiders want to pause the continued development of artificial intelligence systems before machine learning neurological pathways run afoul of their human creators’ use intentions. Other computer experts argue…
