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AI tools identify promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.... Read more
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Palantir gets US Army contract worth up to $10 bln
Palantir, the powerful data and AI company with deep ties to US national security bodies, has won a multi-billion-dollar contract to run US Army software and data.... Read more
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New AI tool learns to read medical images with far less data
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could make it much easier—and cheaper—for doctors and researchers to train medical imaging software, even when only a small number of patient scans are available.... Read more
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Flexible optoelectronic device with minimal defects fabricated at just 90°C
Dr. Jung-Dae Kwon's research team at the Energy & Environmental Materials Research Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has successfully developed an amorphous silicon optoelectronic device with minimal defects, even using a low-temperature process at 90°C. The findings are published in the journal Advanced Science.... Read more
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Scientists give robots a sense of touch with fabric that mimics human skin
Robots excel at many things, but having a good sense of touch is not among them. Whether dropping items or pinching them too tightly, which crushes the object, many robots struggle with these basic skills that humans have mastered.... Read more
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Remote detection system developed for wind turbine blade damage
Maintaining wind turbines and identifying potential vulnerabilities is expensive and time-consuming, especially when they are located offshore. As a result, rotor blades are often simply replaced, a costly process when damage is merely suspected. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, working in concert with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind... Read more
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Experts outline evidence-based strategies for responsible AI policy development
As policymakers in the U.S. and globally consider how to govern artificial intelligence technology, Berkeley researchers have joined with others to recommend opportunities to develop evidence-based AI policy.... Read more
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Real-time measuring method extends lifespan and enhances safety of batteries
Powerful, safe batteries are a key component in the success of electric mobility. This makes measuring a battery's capacity and state a crucial factor. The most informative method of doing this is impedance spectroscopy. Impedance itself cannot be measured directly; instead, it is calculated from the relationship between current and... Read more
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Virtual personas attract millions as AI influencers reshape online celebrity culture
In a world obsessed with shortcuts to success and wealth, Mia Zelu is the ultimate fantasy: A virtual influencer who skipped the everyday grind and even the basic requirement of existing. But audiences are still double-tapping.... Read more
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Amazon profits surge 35% but forecast sinks share price
Amazon reported a 35% jump in quarterly profits Thursday as the e-commerce giant said major investments in artificial intelligence began paying off.... Read more
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US tech titan earnings rise on AI as economy roils
Tech giants Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week eclipsed earnings expectations, cashing in on artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating economic waters roiled by US tariffs.... Read more
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Apple profit beats forecasts on strong iPhone sales
Apple on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $23.4 billion, topping forecasts despite concerns about the effect of US tariffs on its supply chain.... Read more
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Google must open Android to rival app stores: US court
A US federal court ruled Thursday that Google must open its Android operating system to rival app stores, after the internet giant lost an appeal in an antitrust case filed by Fortnite maker Epic Games.... Read more
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Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions security
Nvidia chips do not contain "backdoors" allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss "serious security issues."... Read more
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Nintendo quarterly revenue surges thanks to Switch 2
Nintendo on Friday said quarterly revenue had more than doubled year-on-year thanks to the Switch 2, which became the world's fastest-selling console after its launch in early June.... Read more