Machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, has been making waves in various industries. One recent breakthrough involves its application in earthquake prediction, as demonstrated by a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Through their research at the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii, they have successfully used machine learning to detect hidden signals that precede earthquakes.
Artificial intelligence systems have become an integral part of our daily lives, assisting us in various tasks and decision-making processes. However, these systems can inadvertently perpetuate social biases present in the datasets used to train them. Biases related to race, gender, occupation, age, geography, and culture can be reflected in AI models, leading to unfair
In the realm of scientific research, collaborations between private entities and government agencies play a pivotal role in driving innovation. NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) has leveraged the power of partnerships through Space Act Agreements to propel scientific discovery forward. One such collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM) has manifested in the
An exciting breakthrough has been achieved by a team of researchers in the development of anion exchange membranes (AEMs). This new membrane design incorporates highly connected sub-nanometer microporous ion channels, showing exceptional performance in flow battery applications. The team, led by Prof. Xu Tongwen and Ge Xiaolin from the University of Science and Technology of
Calcite, a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, is a mineral with a rhombohedral appearance that is abundant on Earth. As a major component of limestone and marble, calcite is known for its stability compared to other forms of calcium carbonate, such as aragonite and vaterite. The internal structure of calcite is a key factor in
Siemens, the German industrial giant, has unveiled a groundbreaking urban development project in the heart of Berlin, specifically in the area known as Siemensstadt. With an impressive investment of 4.5 billion euros, the Siemensstadt Square project aims to breathe new life into this historic area, where Siemens once thrived before the tumultuous events of the
In a world where vision loss and visual impairment are significant concerns, there has been a groundbreaking invention by researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Waterloo. This device, utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) technology, aims to revolutionize navigation for visually impaired individuals, offering them a newfound sense of independence and
Food safety is a critical issue that affects consumers worldwide. The constant threat of contamination from harmful pathogens can lead to serious illnesses and even fatalities. Traditional methods of pathogen detection, such as cell culture and DNA sequencing, have limitations that make it difficult to detect contaminants in a timely and efficient manner. These methods
The pursuit of accurately simulating quantum particles using a computer made up of quantum particles has been a long-standing goal for physicists. The recent collaboration between scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich and colleagues from Slovenia has made significant progress in this area. By using a quantum annealer to model real-life quantum material, they have demonstrated the
For years, the process of testing for asbestos in construction materials and air samples has relied heavily on transmission electron microscopy (TEM). However, recent research conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has suggested that scanning electron microscopy (SEM) may be a viable alternative to TEM for asbestos identification and classification. Asbestos,
Around 183 million years ago, during the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE), massive volcanic activity in what is now South Africa released an estimated 20,500 gigatons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the ocean and atmosphere. This event, which lasted for 300 to 500 thousand years, resulted in a significant lack of oxygen in the water,
In the realm of electronics engineering and material science, researchers have long been on the quest to discover materials that can enhance the performance of electronic devices beyond the limitations imposed by silicon-based transistors. Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors have emerged as promising candidates for the development of high-performance transistors due to their unique properties. These materials