Topological materials have been a topic of interest in the scientific community due to their unique properties that arise from the knotted or twisted nature of their wavefunctions. These materials exhibit edge states at the boundaries, where the wavefunction must unwind, resulting in different behavior of electrons at the edge compared to the bulk. When
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The recent update from Snapchat brings exciting news for marketers and AR creators, as the platform has now been optimized specifically for iPad screens. This means that users can now enjoy a full-screen experience on their iPads, providing a larger canvas for capturing snaps and a better view of friends on different tabs. Previously, Snapchat
The rise of artificial intelligence has resulted in an increased demand for powerful processors and sustainable cooling solutions in data centers. One company, Sustainable Metal Cloud, is leading the charge with its innovative “sustainable AI factories” in Singapore and Australia. By utilizing immersion cooling technology with synthetic oil, Sustainable Metal Cloud aims to revolutionize the
In a world where our every online move is scrutinized and held against us, the concept of disappearing posts has gained traction. The launch of a live test of ephemeral updates in the app Threads is aimed at addressing the anxiety around public posting on social media platforms. The pressure associated with having your updates
SpaceX is gearing up for its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch four astronauts into orbit aboard the Crew Dragon capsule. Funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission will include three other privately-trained astronauts: retired US Air Force fighter pilot Scott Poteet, as well as SpaceX engineers Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. This mission
The world of rechargeable batteries has been dominated by lithium-ion batteries, particularly in the electric vehicle sector where high energy and low-cost solutions are necessary. With the increasing demand for electric vehicles, researchers have been exploring the use of manganese-based materials as a sustainable alternative to nickel and cobalt. The potential of lithium/manganese-based batteries was
The recent cybersecurity incident involving CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity technology company, has prompted the Association for Computing Machinery’s US Technology Policy Committee (USTPC) to release a statement calling for improved international cooperation and coordination. The incident, which occurred on July 18, 2024, resulted in a global outage affecting an estimated 8.5 million computers across various
Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri will be stepping down from his role at the beginning of next year. Despite leaving his position as CFO, Maestri will continue to serve the company as the head of its corporate services team. In this new role, he will be responsible for overseeing information systems and technology, information
Inflection AI, the innovative startup behind the Pi AI assistant, has recently teamed up with the non-profit Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) to offer its users the ability to export their personal data from the platform. This move marks a significant development in the AI industry, where data portability has been a relatively uncharted territory. While
The prevalence of social media platforms has increased exponentially in recent years, providing users with the ability to share content, opinions, and ideas online. However, the unrestricted nature of social media has also led to the proliferation of hate speech – offensive or threatening language targeting individuals based on characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, and