For artificial intelligence to move to the next level, it needs to understand the goals and beliefs of others – a skill once thought to be out of its reach. But new research shows emotionally smart machines are on the way.
The Volkswagen models seen here are among many that will disappear from our roads as internal combustion engines go the way of the dinosaur.
There are over 1.4 billion cars on the road today. A small but growing number are no longer powered by the internal combustion engine.
Norovirus is sometimes referred to as the stomach flu, but it is not related to the influenza virus. Rather, it is a highly contagious virus that typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. Mild fever and aches are possible, too.
Just a few virus particles are enough to make someone sick, and they spread easily via hands, surfaces, food and water. An infected person can transmit the virus for days after they’re feeling better, potentially even up to two weeks, according to the CDC.
Regionally, the Midwest had the highest average test positivity rate for norovirus as of Saturday, at over 19% — higher than any other week in the last year.
A-bomb trees keep history alive
Posted in military
Oddly enough nearly 50 percent of the trees near the abomb blast in japan survived 😀
In the city of Nagasaki, there are dozens of hibaku trees, or “A-bomb trees” that show scars from the heat and blast of the atomic bombing 74 years ago. People in the city see the trees as eyewitnesses of the attack and take extra care of them.
The two oak trees in Sachiko Yamashita’s garden have long gashes all the way down their trunks. These are the physical scars of the 1945 bombing.
Sachiko’s husband Torasaburo looked after the trees until his death five years ago. When the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Torasaburo was away from home for military service. The bomb killed his four younger brothers and turned his home to ash. The only things left for him were the two oak trees.
Researchers have created a solar-powered device that can pull water from the air to create hydrogen.
DNA Damage Response
Posted in biotech/medical, health
Illustrated is the power of combined interference with different DNA damage response processes to combat cancer: Homologous recombination, which is selectively deficient in the tumour due to the BRCA defect, and base excision repair of single strand breaks, which is blocked by the administration of PARP inhibitors.
Client:
Dr. Rini de Crom.
Dr. Marja Miedema.
www.erasmusmc.nl, 2014
Funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission in the theme Health.
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Future computers You WON’T See Coming…(analog computing)
An emerging technology called analogue AI accelerators has the potential to completely change the AI sector. These accelerators execute computations using analogue circuits, which are distinct from digital circuits. They have advantages in handling specific kinds of AI algorithms, speed, and energy efficiency. We will examine the potential of this technology, its present constraints, and the use of analogue computing in AI in the future. Join us as we explore the realm of analogue AI accelerators and see how they’re influencing computing’s future. Don’t miss this engaging and educational film; click the subscribe button and check back for additional information about the newest developments in AI technology.
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The Molecular Basis of Life
Posted in biotech/medical, education
These animations show cellular biology on the molecular scale. The structure of chromatin, the processes of transcription, translation, DNA replication, and cell division are shown. All animations are scientifically accurate and derived from molecular biology and crystallography research. I have composed this video from multiple animations under fair use for non-profit, educational purposes. I do not claim copyright on this video or its contents, with the exception of the cell image. Most credit goes to Drew Berry and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI TV) for the animations. Full credits are at the end of the video.
The Structure of DNA
Posted in biotech/medical, chemistry, genetics
An exploration of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. If you want to learn more, join our free MITx #700x Introduction to Biology course (http://bit.ly/700xBio) or our #703x Genetics (https://bit.ly/GeneticsPart1) Also try #705x Biochemistry. (http://bit.ly/705xBiochem) or our advanced #728x Molecular Biology course (http://bit.ly/MITx7281x). Learn more about our work: http://web.mit.edu/mitxbio/courses.html.
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Created by Betsy Skrip (http://betsyskrip.com) and Sera Thornton (http://serathornton.com), with special thanks to Mary Ellen Wiltrout, Stephen Bell, Ceri Riley, and Julian Samal.
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