Amazon has recently announced its plan to invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years. This significant investment is aimed at expanding its cloud computing capabilities in the city. This decision comes as part of the company’s efforts to meet the growing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence in the region. According
Dementia is a devastating condition that slowly robs individuals of their memories and identity, leading to a gradual decline in cognitive abilities and personality traits. Despite this long and difficult process, some individuals with advanced dementia experience moments of clarity and lucidity, often referred to as terminal lucidity. These episodes of sudden awareness and communication
Collaborating on physical objects when individuals are not in the same room can be a daunting task. However, a groundbreaking new remote conferencing system called SharedNeRF is changing the game by allowing the remote user to manipulate a 3D view of the scene to assist in complex tasks such as debugging intricate hardware. Developed by
In recent years, the concept of visionary urban planning has been heavily influenced by neoliberal economic policies and the rise of smart cities driven by big data and AI. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, has embarked on an ambitious project called NEOM, which is touted to
In a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Colorado Boulder and Princeton University, scientists have delved into the world of cancer cells using an unexpected tool borrowed from geology. This unique approach has shed light on the atomic fingerprints of cancer, revealing a distinctive array of hydrogen atoms that sets cancer cells apart from healthy
Recently, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin conducted a study analyzing seven years of earthquake data from the Midland Basin. The findings revealed a concerning trend – seismic activity is shifting northeast towards the community of Big Spring. While past earthquakes were primarily concentrated in the southwest region near Odessa and Midland, a
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in recent years, raising questions about its role in influencing moral decision-making. A study conducted by Eyal Aharoni from Georgia State’s Psychology Department delves into the perceptions of individuals towards AI when presented with ethical questions. The results of the study revealed a surprising trend where participants favored
Amorphous materials play a crucial role in various fields, providing structural stability and serving as the building blocks for many everyday objects. Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have delved into the realm of disordered materials to gain insights into how these materials respond to stress. By treating atoms and molecules as squishy spheres with different
Understanding the intricate mechanisms of chemical reactions at the molecular level has always been a major challenge for scientists. The dynamics involving electrons and nuclei in these reactions often lead to complex processes such as conical intersections, which play a crucial role in biological and chemical functions. However, detecting and analyzing these dynamics in real-time
In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Michigan, researchers have developed a catalyst material called cobalt phthalocyanine that has the potential to convert carbon dioxide, a major contributor to climate change, into renewable fuels such as methanol. This innovative approach could play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing a
X-ray bursts (XRBs) are powerful explosions that take place on the surface of a neutron star when it absorbs material from a companion star. These explosions are fueled by a series of reactions involving unstable nuclei that rapidly capture protons. The rate of these reactions, including the 22Mg(α,p)25Al reaction, is essential in informing models of
Water disinfection is a critical process in ensuring public health and safety. Traditional methods involving chlorine have been effective but come with their own set of challenges. Researchers are now looking towards scalable electrochemical ozone production (EOP) technologies as a more sustainable alternative. By generating ozone directly in water, EOP offers similar disinfecting power to