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Nov 5, 2023

US nuclear lab uses new AI-power to boost reactor efficiency, safety

Posted by in categories: nuclear energy, robotics/AI, security

Scientists showcased the application of machine learning in the sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR).

Machine learning technology has the potential to transform nuclear reactor operations, according to a team of experts from the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, who demonstrated how it may improve security and efficiency.

They showcased the application of machine learning in the sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR), a specialized cutting-edge nuclear reactor.

Nov 5, 2023

New microchip material is 10 times stronger than Kevlar

Posted by in categories: computing, materials

The new material is highly scalable especially compared to other alternatives such as graphene and diamonds.

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have created a novel material that has a yield strength ten times higher than Kevlar, rivaling the strength of other super strong alternatives such as graphene and diamonds.

High-strength synthetic fibers like Kevlar are renowned for their remarkable resilience to abrasion and wear. They are most notably used in applications that are reinforcing and strengthening, particularly in body armor, helmets, and other protective gear.

Nov 5, 2023

This intelligent biochip imitates the human retina to perfection

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

In the future, it could facilitate an even greater fusion between retinal implants and the human body.

A multinational group lead by Francesca Santoro, a researcher at Jülich, has created an intelligent biochip that effectively mimics the human retina, opening up new possibilities in bioelectronics.

The retina is a layer of neural tissue located at the back of the eye that plays a crucial role in the visual process. This key part of the eye is in charge of translating light into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain, enabling us to see and understand images. It is this process that the new biochip recreates.

Nov 5, 2023

NASA open to keeping ISS beyond 2030 if no viable replacements

Posted by in categories: futurism, life extension

NASA official says the ISS may not be retired in 2030 if commercial space stations are not ready.

NASA has hinted that it may extend the life of the International Space Station (ISS) beyond 2030 if there are no viable alternatives in the form of commercial space stations.

As per SpaceNews, Ken Bowersox, NASA associate administrator for space operations, said at the Beyond Earth Symposium on November 2 that the agency was flexible about the future of the ISS and would only retire it once there were new platforms to replace it.

Nov 5, 2023

Apple’s M3 chips: the result of a $1 billion project

Posted by in category: computing

The M3 chips come in three versions: the M3, the M3 Pro, and the M3 Max.

Since moving away from Intel to develop its in-house PC chips laid on the foundation of its mobile A-series chips, Apple’s M series desktop chips have changed the dynamics of the PC industry. The M1 not only proved to be successful but also powerful and efficient at the same time, earning early adopter’s trust for reliability to move to a new ARM-based desktop architecture. With Apple’s Rosetta at play, early adopters could bet on moving away from Intel chips to try their beloved apps and software suits within the new ARM system.


M3 chips: Apple’s billion-dollar gamble

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Nov 5, 2023

Wearables may save astronauts in space from deadly disorientation

Posted by in categories: space, wearables

They’re called vibrotactors and they vibrate to provide orientation cues.

A number of factors, such as the lack of gravity, changed sensory inputs, and the unique conditions of space travel, can cause disorientation in astronauts. This phenomenon is so severe that it can even be deadly to the space dwellers.


A new path for safer space travel

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Nov 5, 2023

WormGPT: Dark web’s new AI weapon for cyberattacks

Posted by in categories: business, cybercrime/malcode, robotics/AI

Hackers are using WormGPT, a rogue AI tool, to write phishing emails and malware.

Cybersecurity experts have warned that a new generative AI tool called WormGPT, which is being sold on the dark web, poses a serious threat to businesses and individuals.


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Nov 5, 2023

How fast does the Earth move?

Posted by in category: space

It rotates on its axis, revolves around the Sun, moves throughout the Milky Way, and gets carried by our galaxy all throughout space.

Nov 5, 2023

New field study finds AI will not put people out of work

Posted by in categories: employment, robotics/AI

Link :- Will AI be the source of new employment or the end of more traditional roles? A new study seeks to answer this one crucial question.


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AI-powered automation has the ability to take over routine, repetitive, and manual processes. Consequently, employment in sectors such as manufacturing, data entry and customer service may be vulnerable with workers in these industries losing their jobs.

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Nov 5, 2023

New batteries for electric cars and wearables, backed by multi-million US$ funding, are both fire resistant and flexible

Posted by in categories: climatology, computing, sustainability, wearables

Batteries are regarded as crucial technologies in the battle against climate change, particularly for electric vehicles and storing energy from renewable sources. Anthro Energy’s novel flexible batteries are presently available to wearable manufacturers and could be employed in a variety of areas, including electric cars and laptops.

The innovative batteries score well in fire safety, thanks to new materials and design features that eliminate internal and external mechanical safety risks like explosions. Many of today’s batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, contain a flammable liquid as an electrolyte.

Anthro Energy’s David Mackaniac and his team have created a flexible polymer electrolyte that is malleable like rubber. The new technology provides increased design flexibility for use across a range of devices, with adaptable shapes and sizes to suit specific applications.