A recent breakthrough in battery technology by researchers at Tohoku University has led to the development of a groundbreaking cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, with an enhanced rock-salt structure, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage solutions by providing a more cost-effective, safer, and higher-capacity alternative. The findings of this
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In 2023, Chinese tech giant Huawei experienced a significant increase in profits, more than doubling its earnings compared to the previous year. Despite facing challenges such as US sanctions and accusations of espionage, the Shenzhen-based company managed to generate a profit of 87 billion yuan ($12 billion), showcasing its resilience and adaptability. Along with a
The impending sentencing of cryptocurrency prodigy Sam Bankman-Fried marks a critical juncture in one of the largest financial fraud cases in modern history. The US government is pushing for a harsh sentence of 40-50 years after Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven counts of fraud, totaling more than $10 billion. This case sheds light on the
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
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