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Aug 9, 2024

Did Einstein Crack the Biggest Problem in Physics…and Not Know It?

Posted by in categories: computing, cosmology, quantum physics

Join Brian Greene and a team of researchers testing Google’s quantum computer to glean new insights about quantum gravity from their impressive–if controversial–results.

Participants:
Maria Spiropúlu.
Joseph Lykken.
Daniel Jafferis.

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Aug 9, 2024

MIT creates new algorithm to enhance robot efficiency at workplace

Posted by in categories: information science, robotics/AI

New approach creates skilled robots:


MIT researchers have developed a groundbreaking algorithm that enables robots to rapidly learn and master complex tasks.

Aug 9, 2024

A Scientist Says Humans Will Reach the Singularity Within 21 Years

Posted by in category: singularity

The countdown is on.

Aug 9, 2024

What Is Analog Computing?

Posted by in category: computing

You don’t need 0s and 1s to perform computations, and in some cases it’s better to avoid them.

Aug 9, 2024

Oxford scientists’ new light-absorbing material can turn everyday objects into solar panels

Posted by in categories: solar power, sustainability

A new ultra-thin material created by scientists at Oxford University could revolutionize solar collection technology.

Aug 9, 2024

A surprisingly wide range of bacteria live inside microwaves

Posted by in category: futurism

Microwaves in homes, offices and laboratories have been found to host diverse microbiomes, highlighting the importance of regular cleaning.

By James Woodford

Aug 9, 2024

These Living Computers Are Made from Human Neurons

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biological, internet, robotics/AI

In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers.

By Jordan Kinard

Artificial intelligence systems, even those as sophisticated as ChatGPT, depend on the same silicon-based hardware that has been the bedrock of computing since the 1950s. But what if computers could be molded from living biological matter? Some researchers in academia and the commercial sector, wary of AI’s ballooning demands for data storage and energy, are focusing on a growing field known as biocomputing. This approach uses synthetic biology, such as miniature clusters of lab-grown cells called organoids, to create computer architecture. Biocomputing pioneers include Swiss company FinalSpark, which earlier this year debuted its “Neuroplatform”—a computer platform powered by human-brain organoids—that scientists can rent over the Internet for $500 a month.

Aug 9, 2024

The Six Singularities (There’s Not Just One)

Posted by in categories: law, robotics/AI, singularity

More than one singularity.


The singularity could soon be upon us. The PESTLE framework, developed by this episode’s guest Daniel Hulme, expresses not one but six types of singularity that could occur: political, environmental, social, technological, legal and economic. ‪@JonKrohnLearns‬ and Daniel Hulme discuss how each of these singularities could bring good to the world, aligning with human interests and pushing forward progress. They also talk about neuromorphic computing, machine consciousness, and applying AI at work.

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Aug 9, 2024

High-performance deep spiking neural networks with 0.3 spikes per neuron

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

To address challenges of training spiking neural networks (SNNs) at scale, the authors propose a scalable, approximation-free training method for deep SNNs using time-to-first-spike coding. They demonstrate enhanced performance and energy efficiency for neuromorphic hardware.

Aug 9, 2024

Capillary trapping of various nanomaterials on additively manufactured scaffolds for 3D micro-/nanofabrication

Posted by in category: nanotechnology

High-precision 3D micro-/nanofabrication technologies such as two-photon polymerization are limited to photocurable polymers. Here, the authors report a “capillary-trapping” strategy to fabricate various 3D micro-scaffolds composed of different nanomaterials.

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