7 hours ago Engineers develop batlike wings that boost hovering efficiency and flight performance

In 1934, French entomologist Antoine Magnan wrote that bumblebees "should not be able to fly," as their small wings should theoretically not be able to produce enough lift. It took modern high-speed camera technology to uncover what allowed airborne insects to fly: the leading-edge vortex. This phenomenon occurs when air flow around the leading edge of flapping wings rolls up into a vortex, creating a low-pressure region that boosts lift.

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2 hours ago Q&A: Law expert discusses how AI could be governed by an 'equity by design' framework

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), from creation to deployment and use in practice, vary internationally. Daryl Lim, Penn State Dickinson Law associate dean for research and innovation, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) co-hire, has proposed an "equity by design" framework to better govern the technology and protect marginalized communities from potential harm in an article published on Jan. 27 in the Duke Technology Law Review.

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7 hours ago How to organize, protect and streamline your inbox with an email alias

Creating an email alias can help clean up your inbox by organizing emails based on purpose, like creating different aliases for shopping, newsletters and work.

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4 hours ago DC plane crash likely ‘combination’ of factors, ‘lucky’ there haven’t been more air accidents: attorney

Aviation attorney Jim Brauchle told Fox News Digital that a "combination" of factors could have led to the deadly collision near Reagan National Airport.

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8 hours ago Inspired by water bugs, researchers create tiny swimming robots for medical, environmental uses

Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Their work is published in Advanced Functional Materials.

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8 hours ago AI creations edited by humans can likely be copyrighted in US, agency says

In the U.S., AI-generated creations — books, movies, and so forth— that have been edited by a human can likely be copyrighted, but those without any human modifications or additions cannot. That’s according to a report published by the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) on Wednesday, which outlined scenarios in which AI-generated content might be eligible […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 hours ago White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for 'New Media' Seat in Press Briefing Room

The White House received over 7,000 applications from people interested in the "new media" seat for independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators, according to several reports. The post White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for ‘New Media’ Seat in Press Briefing Room appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 hours ago Optical fiber sensor provides simple, sensitive detection of arsenic in drinking water

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. The technology could enable household testing for arsenic, empowering individuals to monitor their own water quality.

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21 hours ago Defense Secretary Directs Creation of Task Force to Restore America's Fighting Force

Defense Secretary Directs Creation of Task Force to Restore America's Fighting Force  Department of Defense

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29 hours ago Study finds bots boost online engagement but hinder meaningful online discussions

Last July, Meta introduced AI Studio, a tool for users of Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram to create chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The bots can be used for specific tasks such as generating captions for posts, or more generally as an "avatar"—engaging directly with platform users via messages and comments. Tools similar to AI Studio have also been rolled out for Snapchat and TikTok.

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21 hours ago LA County wildfires create fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay

LA County wildfires create fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay  Los Angeles Daily News

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35 hours ago Trump to create task force to plan 'extraordinary celebration' for 250th anniversary of America's independence

President Trump to sign an executive order establishing "Task Force 250" to plan the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Fox News Digital learned.

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25 hours ago Trump DoD creates task force to abolish DEI offices that 'promote systemic racism'

The Department of Defense recently created a task force to abolish DEI offices that promote discrimination and systemic racism.

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37 hours ago Nvidia faces a reckoning as Chinese upstart raises questions about Wall Street's darling

The superstar run for Nvidia's stock the last few years has been astonishing. So was its tumble Monday, which caused $595 billion in wealth to vanish. That's about as much as PepsiCo, McDonalds, Starbucks and Target are worth, combined.

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37 hours ago This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s annual report.

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43 hours ago San Francisco Giants' 'Good Optics' Offseason Yields Curious Evaluation

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