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Using AI plus an open-source dataset could lead to rapid advancements in adaptive radar systems. Adaptive radar detects, locates, and tracks moving objects, rapidly taking pictures. With the help of modern AI approaches and lessons learned…

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, developed a flexible wearable fabric that can stiffen on demand. Using geometric design, 3D printing, and robotic control, RoboFabric can be made into medical devices or soft…

According to an unnamed source and internal documentation reviewed by Reuters, OpenAI has a project designed to deliver advanced reasoning capabilities. The source described it to Reuters as a work in progress with no indication of…

Caribbean islands are moving away from importing fossil fuels in favor of using their abundant sun and wind power for electricity. Frequent hurricanes, however, are problematic for solar energy generation. Researchers at the Department of…

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory achieved a breakthrough with a new microelectronic material. In a new study published in Advanced Materials, the Argonne team proposed a new kind of ​“redox…

To date, there hasn't been a practical method of building quantum networks that can transmit quantum information over long distances. However, building a country-wide quantum network using vacuum beam guides may be possible, enabling qubits…

A psychology study published by USC in PLOS ONE demonstrates that  AI-generated jokes are funnier than people-created ones. The research team behind the study compared participants’ reactions to jokes written by ChatGPT 3.5 and others…

The International Space Station (ISS) will de-orbit in 2031, and three companies are working with NASA to design new space stations to replace ISS. NASA is also using private companies to build the first lunar space station. Maxar and…

by: Adam Zewe | MIT News Publication Date July 8, 2024 A new tool makes it easier for database users to perform complicated statistical analyses of tabular data without the need to know what is going on behind the scenes.…

Attempting to calm children’s negative emotions with digital devices is common. Researchers in Hungary and Canada delved into the strategy—parental digital emotion regulation—and found that the practice leads to an inability to regulate…