An artificial intelligence capable of beating humans at a variety of games is an important step towards a more general intelligence, says Google DeepMind ​An artificial intelligence capable of beating humans at a variety of games is an important step towards a more general intelligence, says Google DeepMind An artificial intelligence capable of beating humans at …

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Scientists have redefined the state-of-the-art in modeling and predicting the free energy of crystals. Their work shows that crystal form stability under real-world temperature and humidity conditions can be reliably and affordably predicted through computer simulation. ​Scientists have redefined the state-of-the-art in modeling and predicting the free energy of crystals. Their work shows that crystal …

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Researchers have developed deep-learning algorithms that let users pick which sounds filter through their headphones in real time. Either through voice commands or a smartphone app, headphone wearers can select which sounds they want to include from 20 classes, such as sirens, baby cries, speech, vacuum cleaners and bird chirps. ​Researchers have developed deep-learning algorithms …

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An international group of scientists has called for the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution to focus more on measures to reduce the production and consumption of plastics and the prevention of future plastic waste, rather than on the unselective removal of waste already in the water. ​An international group of scientists has called for the United …

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Researchers have developed a new method to image polymerization catalysis reactions one monomer at a time.  ​Researchers have developed a new method to image polymerization catalysis reactions one monomer at a time.  Researchers have developed a new method to image polymerization catalysis reactions one monomer at a time.  

From Wi-Fi-connected home security systems to smart toilets, the so-called Internet of Things brings personalization and convenience to devices that help run homes. But with that comes tangled electrical cords or batteries that need to be replaced. Now, researchers have brought solar panel technology indoors to power smart devices. They show which photovoltaic (PV) systems …

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Scientists used their expertise in quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR Cas9 genome editing tools work on organisms like microbes that can be modified to produce renewable fuels and chemicals. ​Scientists used their expertise in quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR Cas9 genome editing tools work on …

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The boom in phones, laptops and other personal devices over the last few decades has been made possible by the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, but as climate change demands more powerful batteries for electric vehicles and grid-scale renewable storage, lithium-ion technology might not be enough. Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) have theoretical capacities an order of magnitude greater …

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Engineers developed a technique to quickly identify a range of potential failures in a system before they are deployed in the real world. ​Engineers developed a technique to quickly identify a range of potential failures in a system before they are deployed in the real world. Engineers developed a technique to quickly identify a range of …

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The ability to 3D print using bendy and rigid materials at the same time could open up new possibilities for robotics ​The ability to 3D print using bendy and rigid materials at the same time could open up new possibilities for robotics The ability to 3D print using bendy and rigid materials at the same time …

3D-printed robotic hand has working tendons and muscles Read More »