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Jun 26, 2024

Earth’s inner core is slowing down; impacting day’s length on surface

Posted by in category: futurism

The slowing down of the inner core can likely “alter the length of a day by fractions of a second” on the Earth’s surface.

Jun 26, 2024

First bendable perovskite solar cell to hit record 22.8% efficiency

Posted by in categories: solar power, sustainability

In a world first, a team of scientists has successfully developed the first flexible perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell with a record efficiency of 22.8 percent.

While other scientists have developed flexible solar cells before, the new efficiency record sets a new precedent and represents a big step forward for the technology.

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Jun 26, 2024

Humanoid robot with highest operational time in tests by GXO

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

GXO has partnered with Apptronik to explore Apollo humanoid robot’s use in warehouses. Apollo is the first commercial humanoid robot that was designed for friendly interaction and mass manufacturability.

Jun 26, 2024

Starlink Mini: Elon Musk’s backpack-sized 100mbps internet kit launched

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, internet, satellites

SpaceX has introduced a compact version of satellite internet antennas. Called Starlink Mini, the antenna is portable and can be packed in a backpack. The product is dubbed revolutionary due to being a mobile option for satellite internet customers.

Currently, a limited number of antennas are being offered for just $599 each in an early access release. Starlink Mini integrates the WiFi router right inside the dish and can deliver over 100mbps speed.

Elon Musk claims the product has the power to change the world.

Jun 26, 2024

3 bn microfossil puzzle can be solved with new AI deep learning model

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

A recent study published in the journal Artificial Intelligence in Geosciences introduced an advanced method for automatic microfossil detection and analysis. The research team consisted of members from the machine learning group at the University of Tromso (UiT) The Arctic University of Norway.

They have developed a pipeline for extracting fossil information from microscope slide images. They found that deep learning techniques outperform traditional image processing methods and that self-supervision can be effectively used for feature extraction.

Jun 26, 2024

Startup unveils robotic system that use AI-eyes to fix EV damages

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

Kinetic Automation utilizes computer vision and machine-learning software for diagnosing and recalibrating advanced vehicle systems.

Jun 26, 2024

Toys R Us unveils first commercial made with OpenAI’s Sora

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

First-of-its-kind brand video premieres during cannes lions festival.

Toys R Us brand is leaping ahead of the curve by creating the first-ever brand film using OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora.

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Jun 26, 2024

OpenAI to pull plug on ‘unsupported’ nations from July 9

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Ups now we have unsupported countries…by what other parameter will soon someone else be pronounced unsupported?


It’s not entirely clear what actions the ChatGPT maker plans to take, if any.

Jun 26, 2024

The Audacious Scheme to Reroute India’s Water

Posted by in category: futurism

Scientists are watching with concern as India prepares to break ground on a long-delayed plan to connect the country’s rivers.

Jun 26, 2024

Neural circuits

Posted by in category: neuroscience

A parasitic fungus compels its insect host to behave in strange ways by hijacking secretory neurons and circadian pathways.

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