Admins see snags as macOS Sonoma 14.4 hits Macs
There appear to be a couple of snags in the latest iteration of macOS Sonoma that are upsetting to Apple admins: Some USB hubs are no longer recognized by the Mac and a popular command…
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MIT’s SPARROW Redefines Drug Discovery With Smart Synthesis
The SPARROW algorithm optimizes drug discovery by efficiently selecting molecular candidates that balance cost and potential benefits, using machine learning to assess numerous variables and improve synthesis decisions. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers at <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt"…
New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Vision Implants That Can Restore Sight
Researchers have developed a tiny implant with neuron-sized electrodes that can remain intact in the body, offering potential for future vision implants for the blind. This implant could stimulate the brain’s visual cortex, creating images…
How Does AI Work? Researchers Reveal the Mechanism Underlying Successful Machine Learning
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University have uncovered how machine learning successfully classifies images, revealing that each filter in a deep learning architecture recognizes and refines the recognition of image clusters through layers. Current AI architectures can…
The Hidden Technology That Could Finally Make Fusion Power Work
Scientists say the path to commercial fusion power may hinge on better ways to measure the behavior of superheated plasma. A new DOE-backed report highlights advanced diagnostics, AI tools, and tougher sensors as key technologies…
Harvard Engineers Build Chip That Twists Light To Reveal Its Hidden “Handedness”
A twisted pair of photonic crystals integrated with MEMS can dynamically control the handedness of light on a chip. Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed…
Not Science Fiction Anymore: What Happens When Machine Learning Goes Too Far?
New research explores the potential risks and ethical implications of machine sentience, emphasizing the importance of understanding and preparing for the emergence of consciousness in AI and machine learning technologies. It calls for careful consideration…
Revolutionary AI Method Creates Precise Material “Fingerprints”
The AI-NERD model learns to produce a unique fingerprint for each sample of XPCS data. Mapping fingerprints from a large experimental dataset enables the identification of trends and repeating patterns which aids our understanding of…
The best Android keyboard apps for on-the-go productivity
Quick: When was the last time you thought about the keyboard app on your phone? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably somewhere between “a ridiculously long time ago” and “never.” And it’s…
This Ultra-Thin Device Controls Light Like a Microscopic Spotlight
A tiny metasurface chip can turn invisible infrared light into steerable visible beams, opening the door to powerful new optical technologies. Developing extremely small devices that can precisely guide and manipulate light is critical for…