The construction industry is currently facing a myriad of challenges that could potentially hinder its sustainability in the future. One of the major issues is the depletion of natural sand, which is a crucial resource for construction activities. It is predicted that by the year 2050, the world might run out of natural sand, leading
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In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Aston University have achieved data transmission speeds that surpass the capabilities of the average home broadband by a staggering 4.5 million times. This unprecedented achievement involved sending data at a rate of 301 terabits per second, equivalent to 301,000,000 megabits per second, using a standard optical fiber. This remarkable
Robotic systems have made significant advancements in recent years, moving from rigid robots to more flexible and animal-inspired designs. Among these robots, quadruped robots have shown promise in carrying out simple tasks on the ground, such as exploring environments and carrying objects. However, their ability to interact with objects and humans in their surroundings has
In a recent perspective paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, researchers from the University of Oxford highlighted the need for a more thoughtful approach when integrating ethical principles into AI development for children. While there is a general consensus on what high-level AI ethical principles should entail, there is a lack of understanding on how
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has made a significant breakthrough in the field of energy storage with the development of a new technology aimed at advancing the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries. Dr. Park Jun-woo and Sung Junghwan have successfully engineered a revolutionary technology that focuses on the “size-controlled wet-chemical synthesis of solid-state electrolytes (sulfide
Memory storage is a crucial function in both computers and human brains. While traditional computers rely on shuttling data between memory units and a central processing unit, new research is aiming to revolutionize this process. One such breakthrough is the development of nanofluidic memristive devices that use ions instead of electrons and holes to compute
The construction industry is one of the major contributors to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which significantly impacts global warming and climate change. However, scientists have made a breakthrough in designing composite decking materials that have the potential to store more CO2 than is emitted during their production. This innovative approach offers a “carbon-negative” solution that
The scandal that unfolded at a recent tech festival regarding Google’s Gemini chatbot generating images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers served as a stark warning about the potential ramifications of artificial intelligence in the hands of tech giants. The CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, expressed strong disapproval of the errors made by the Gemini
Recent reports indicate that US authorities are investigating Meta, formerly known as Facebook, over its potential involvement in the illegal sale of medications. Prosecutors in Virginia are delving into whether Meta’s social media platforms are being used to facilitate and profit from illicit drug sales. This investigation comes in response to documents and sources close
A recent fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, involving a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash occurred on February 24 on Interstate 10 where a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV equipped with the company’s partially automated