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Can we find hidden graves of murder victims with soil imaging? New Australian study gives it a try
2024-09-25 23:12:32
To avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or deep burials, submersion in water, encasing in concrete or even disposing of remains in rubbish bins and suitcases.
AI helps detect and monitor infrastructure defects
2024-09-25 23:12:32
Thanks to recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), civil engineers can inspect large-scale infrastructure more efficiently and cost-effectively, while also monitoring the progression of damage severity over time.
UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the 'coal miners of our generation'
2024-09-25 23:12:32
At the end of September, the UK's last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should—and will—be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain's electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is on this basis that the UK claims climate leadership.
There's two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions
2024-09-25 23:12:32
Gallium nitride-based semiconductors have been a boon for high-frequency and power electronics. They've also revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting. But no semiconductor wafer has been able to do both at the same time efficiently.
Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily devices can be hacked
2024-09-25 23:12:32
The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to take proactive steps to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world where safety can be compromised.
From quantum to wireless: Enhancing chip-scale communication with terahertz tech
2024-09-25 22:20:34
As computing technology advances, we have shifted from using large, single-chip processors to systems made up of smaller, specialized chips called "chiplets." These chiplets work together to boost processing power and efficiency.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses
2024-09-25 22:20:31
Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.
X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk's takeover
2024-09-25 21:21:43
Social media platform X on Wednesday published its first transparency report since the company was purchased by Elon Musk. The report, which details content moderation practices, shows the company has removed millions of posts and accounts from the site in the first half of the year.
Meta unveils star-studded AI assistants
2024-09-25 21:21:43
Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities like John Cena and Judi Dench on Wednesday, betting that its billions of users are eager to embrace artificial intelligence.
Unique straining affects phase transformations in silicon, a material vital for electronics
2024-09-25 21:21:43
When Valery Levitas left Europe in 1999, he packed up a rotational diamond anvil cell and brought it to the United States. He and the researchers in his group are still using a much-advanced version of that pressing, twisting tool to squeeze and shear materials between two diamonds to see in situ, within the actual experiment, what happens and verify the researchers' own theoretical predictions.
16-year-old becomes second youngest player in Arsenal history
2024-09-25 20:12:47
Jack Porter has become the second youngest player in Arsenal history after being named in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup clash.
Presidents Cup Day One pairings revealed; Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau out first for Team USA
2024-09-25 20:12:47
U.S. Captain Jim Furyk and International Captain Mike Weir have unveiled the pairings for Thursday fourballs at the Presidents Cup.
Sungjae Im’s ‘Gangnam Style’ dance ahead of Presidents Cup will leave you laughing and smiling
2024-09-25 20:12:47
Sungjae Im went viral ahead of the Presidents Cup thanks to his dance that will no doubt leave you laughing.
How US utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035
2024-09-25 15:27:25
Utility companies in the United States could double electric transmission capacity by 2035 by replacing existing transmission lines with those made from advanced materials, according to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New adhesive using elastomer makes lighter, more carbon-efficient vehicles possible
2024-09-25 15:27:24
A major advancement in structural adhesives for the automotive industry has been developed by researchers at Nagoya University. This next-generation adhesive promises to revolutionize material bonding by offering unprecedented impact strength—22 times higher than traditional epoxy-based adhesives that do not incorporate any rubbery additives.
Waste heat to green energy: New approach boosts thermoelectric generator efficiency
2024-09-25 15:27:24
Thermoelectric generators that can convert waste heat to clean energy could soon be as efficient as other renewable energy sources, like solar, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.
AI-guided experimentation identifies better energy storage solution
2024-09-25 15:27:23
Finding a needle in a haystack is the quintessentially impossible task. But what if new tools could make it straightforwardly achievable? Imagine if, instead of searching through everything by hand, you could portion out small piles of hay and use magnets.
The connection between green energy and high power bills
2024-09-25 13:52:00
For years, Nevada has put affordable energy on the back burner. Now, ratepayers are getting burned.
Google files EU complaint over Microsoft cloud services
2024-09-25 13:51:59
Google announced Wednesday it had filed a complaint at the European Commission against Microsoft, accusing its rival of "anticompetitive" licensing practices to force customers to use its cloud service.
Review: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
2024-09-25 13:51:59
While Honda has a long reputation for building fuel-efficient cars and trucks, it's only now getting serious about EVs with its new 2024 Prologue. The Prologue is an all-electric SUV that seats five and is about the same length as a Honda Passport. Interestingly, Honda expedited its entry in the electric SUV arena by borrowing off-the-shelf EV know-how from General Motors. The Prologue shares its battery, motors and many of its features with the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

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