Solar energy is a promising renewable energy source that has the potential to revolutionize the way we power our world. Currently, commercial solar panels have an efficiency rate of about 15% to 20%, but researchers at Soochow University believe that they can achieve much higher efficiency levels. The next generation of solar cells has already
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Solar energy has long been hailed as a promising renewable energy source with the potential to revolutionize the way we produce electricity. However, the efficiency of traditional commercial solar panels has been limited to around 15% to 20%, leaving much room for improvement. Researchers at Soochow University have been working on the next generation of
The infiltration of artificial intelligence bots into social media platforms has raised concerns about the ability of users to distinguish between human and AI-generated content. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Notre Dame delved into this issue by engaging human participants with AI bots in political discourse on a self-hosted instance
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence and social robots in commercial settings has sparked numerous discussions and debates. However, a recent study conducted by Marketing and Service Science Professor Sanjit Roy from Edith Cowan University shed light on the potential benefits of using social robots in customer service interactions. This study focused on the relationships
Tyler Perry, the prolific filmmaker behind Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, has recently made a significant decision to put a halt on an $800 million expansion at his studio due to concerns about the impact of AI technology on traditional film-making. This decision comes after the unveiling of OpenAI’s new text-to-video model Sora, which has
The world of art is constantly evolving, with new technologies and advancements pushing creative boundaries. One such advancement is the development of deep learning algorithms and generative models that enable the automated production of AI-generated artistic content. While most AI-generated art is typically created by algorithms, researchers at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad Carlos
In our increasingly digital age, the once ubiquitous landline phone has become an endangered species. Whereas in the past having a working landline was the norm, today it is more of a rarity. The National Center for Health Statistics estimates that in the United States in 2022, about 73 percent of American adults lived in
Florida lawmakers recently approved a bill aimed at implementing one of the most stringent bans on children’s social media use in the United States. The legislation, which now awaits approval from Governor Ron DeSantis, seeks to keep individuals under the age of 16 off social media platforms. Supporters of the bill argue that such measures
Generating both electricity and thermal energy from solar radiation has long been a goal in the field of renewable energy. Thanks to recent technological innovations, this dream is closer to becoming a reality. A team led by Armin Buchroithner from the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)
The use of SnO2 as electron transport layers (ETLs) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been popular due to its high transparency, electron mobility, and band alignment. However, traditional approaches to passivate defects in SnO2, such as thermal annealing and interface modification, have proven to be inefficient and unsuitable for flexible substrates. These methods require
The Singapore Airshow, known as Asia’s largest aviation event, made a triumphant return in 2022 after being forced to scale back in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event opened its doors to the public once again, showcasing a wide array of aerial displays and the latest innovations in the aviation industry. With
China’s recent new year holiday spending has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, showcasing a positive trend in an economy that has been grappling with sluggish consumption and deflation. According to official figures released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, domestic spending on entertainment, dining, and travel skyrocketed during the recent “Golden Week” holiday, which concluded last