Robots have always been known for their rigid bodies, devoid of the pliability and flexibility that humans possess. However, a new field known as “soft robotics” aims to change that by incorporating the characteristics of living organisms into robot designs. Until now, though, soft robotics hasn’t fully taken off due to the difficulty of mass-producing
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Indoor air pollution is a significant health concern, as people spend more than 90% of their time indoors. The primary culprit behind indoor airborne pollutants is volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde, which are released by various sources like paints, cleaners, plastics, and even cooking. Scientists have been working tirelessly to find
Power outages are a frequent problem in Russia, with one of the main reasons being flashovers of high-voltage insulators in overhead power lines. These flashovers occur due to surface contamination and reduced flashover characteristics of the insulators. In addition to causing failures, these flashovers also result in high costs for emergency repair works. As a
Amazon.com Inc. has taken a strict stance on its return-to-office guidelines, aiming to reduce the amount of time employees work remotely. In a recent email sent to some U.S. workers, the company expressed disappointment in those who were not meeting the expectation of spending at least three days a week in the office. This move
ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has been hailed as a revolutionary tool with the potential to transform both workplaces and homes. While it promises increased productivity, there are concerns that it could lead to job displacements. With 1.5 billion visits to the ChatGPT website last month, it is evident that this technology has captured the attention
The rapid development and deployment of AI chatbots by Silicon Valley companies have raised concerns among White House officials regarding the potential for societal harm. With this in mind, a three-day competition was organized at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas to explore the vulnerabilities of eight leading large-language models. The competition involved over
In a stunning turn of events, US federal judge Lewis Kaplan has ordered FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried back to prison just weeks before his trial on fraud charges. The disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon, who had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and election finance violations, now faces additional
The US government has recently made a groundbreaking announcement, stating that it will allocate up to $1.2 billion towards the development of two state-of-the-art facilities designed to extract carbon dioxide from the air. While this move is seen as a significant step in combatting global warming, it has been met with mixed reactions from experts.
In today’s increasingly digital world, protecting personal information is of paramount importance. However, a team of computer security experts from the University of Glasgow recently discovered a new threat that has the potential to compromise users’ passwords and steal their personal information. Thermal attacks, which involve the use of heat-sensitive cameras to read the traces
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Oxford’s Internet Institute, it has been concluded that there is “no evidence” to support the notion that the widespread use of Facebook leads to psychological harm. This finding contradicts previous analyses and the common perception held by many. By analyzing data from nearly 1 million individuals