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Dec 25, 2023

A Psychologist Describes A New Phobia On The Rise: ‘Nomophobia’

Posted by in category: mobile phones

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without a smartphone?


Psychological research reveals a new phobia that is plaguing the population, and how to tell if you have it.

Dec 25, 2023

AI’s role in shaping virtual worlds and player engagement in gaming

Posted by in categories: entertainment, robotics/AI

Explore the potential impact of storytelling, immersive gameplay, and the evolving role of game developers in this technological revolution.


Dive into a new frontier of gaming, where AI’s integration transforms NPCs into dynamic, adaptable characters within video games.

Dec 25, 2023

AI can create bedtime stories for kids, but there is a catch

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Parents are crafting more relatable and personalized bedtime stories for their young kids with the help of customized AI chatbots, but are AI bedtime story tools really worth the hype?


AI has learned the art of creating relatable and personalized bedtime stories. Here is how you and your kids can benefit from it.

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Dec 25, 2023

Quantum computing: A reality check from the experts

Posted by in categories: business, computing, engineering, quantum physics

Quantum computing is often hailed as the next frontier of technology, promising to solve some of the most complex and challenging problems in science, engineering, and business. But how close are we to achieving this quantum dream, and what are the limitations of this emerging field?

As IEEE Spectrum shares in its detailed report, some of the leading voices in quantum computing have recently expressed doubts and concerns about the technology’s current state and prospects. They argue that quantum computers are far from being ready for practical use and that their applications are more restricted than commonly assumed.

Dec 25, 2023

BMW and Tyde to introduce the world’s largest electric foiling yacht

Posted by in category: energy

The vessel’s design significantly reduces drag through hydrofoiling and realizing an impressive 80 percent energy savings.


The Open, designed by BMW Group Designworks, boasts an expansive cabin that spans 14.8 meters in length and 4.5 meters in width. It includes a flush deck featuring a two-seater helm station, a sheltered galley with ample seating, a double sunbed at the stern, and a spacious relaxation area on the foredeck.

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Dec 25, 2023

New technology can rejuvenate and extend the life of old solar panels

Posted by in categories: life extension, solar power, sustainability

Developed at NTU Singapore, a new device can quickly rejuvenate and extend the life of old and new solar panels using heat and light.


Through an innovative use of heat and light, a new device developed at NTU Singapore can restore and extend the life of old and new solar panels.

Dec 25, 2023

This new bladeless fan is the future of wind turbines

Posted by in categories: innovation, sustainability

These new wind turbine replacements could soon become Instagram celebrities, just like those Dyson fans.


Glasgow’s Katrick Technologies introduces Wind Panel, their bladeless gadget designed to replace wind turbines with efficiency and innovation.

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Dec 25, 2023

Parasitic black holes could be hiding inside stars and even powering them

Posted by in category: cosmology

Dark matter is one of the most mysterious things in the universe. But right up there in the same category are black holes — massive cosmic holes that seem to suck everything into them. Now, a new research paper posits that black holes and dark matter may go hand in hand thanks to parasitic black holes living inside of stars.

I know that’s a lot to take in, and I thought the same thing when I was reading through a new paper featured in The Astrophysical Journal . The new paper suggests that black holes might be living inside stars throughout the universe, eating away at them from the inside.

It’s a terrifying thesis and one that becomes even more terrifying when you think about the possibility of a black hole being inside our sun, eating away at it until the sun eventually dies. But just how much merit is there to this claim? Could parasitic black holes really be the cause of dark matter in the universe?

Dec 25, 2023

Why do we all age differently?

Posted by in category: futurism

Some 80-year-olds seem like they’re 60, while some 60-year-olds seem closer to 80. Johns Hopkins researchers are part of a new program to understand and predict the differences in how we all age.

Dec 25, 2023

Neuromorphic computing based on halide perovskites

Posted by in categories: computing, neuroscience

This Review examines the development of neuromorphic hardware systems based on halide perovskites, considering how devices based on these materials can serve as synapses and neurons, and can be used in neuromorphic computing networks.