Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the tech industry, with big players like Microsoft and Google betting heavily on its potential. The quarterly results of these companies are expected to shed light on the bankability of AI and whether the major investments required are sustainable in the long run. While analysts at
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Optical spectrometers have long been hailed for their versatility in producing light and measuring its properties across the electromagnetic spectrum. These instruments have found applications in various fields, ranging from medical diagnostics to material characterization. However, traditional spectrometer designs have been characterized by their bulkiness and high cost, limiting their deployment to specialized facilities. In
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant growth in recent years, revolutionizing various industries by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. In a feature article published in AIChE Journal, Dr. Faisal Khan, along with a team of esteemed researchers, explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Intelligence Augmentation (IA) into process safety systems. The research aims to
Today, computer systems both in Australia and abroad experienced a massive outage due to an update pushed out by security software provider CrowdStrike. The CrowdStrike Falcon platform, utilized by businesses and organizations for security monitoring on desktops and notebooks, was the software predominantly affected by this update. The aftermath of this software failure resulted in
The textile industry has long been criticized for its negative impact on the environment, with 92 million tons of textile waste being generated globally each year. However, Abigail Clarke-Sather, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and her team have developed a solution – the Fiber Shredder. This innovative machine has been in
When shading occurs in a solar panel, it can have negative consequences on the overall performance and stability of the cells. The shadowed cell can experience reverse bias, which can lead to increased temperatures and potential damage. This issue has been a concern in the photovoltaic community, especially with the rise of perovskite-based solar cells.
Imitation learning has long been considered a promising method for teaching robots how to perform everyday tasks with reliability and precision. However, the success of imitation learning frameworks heavily relies on detailed human demonstrations that provide the necessary data to reproduce specific movements using robotic systems. One common approach to collecting these demonstrations is through
The University of Western Australia’s TeraNet, known for its network of optical ground stations specializing in high-speed space communications, has recently achieved a major milestone. The team, led by Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy, successfully received laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize communication bandwidth between
AT&T, a Dallas-based telecommunications company, recently disclosed its second data breach of the year, affecting over 100 million U.S. customers. Unlike a server breakdown, the breach was caused by a malicious actor who illegally gained access to the company’s workspace. The compromised data includes communication records from specific dates in 2022 and 2023. The breach
A groundbreaking research conducted by Dr. Sung Mook Choi and his team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science has led to the development of a one-step electrode fabrication process in South Korea. This innovative process, recently published in the journal Applied Energy, revolutionizes the production of electrodes for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis by