62 m. ago AI innovation drops under EU data regulations, researcher says

The European Union's data privacy regulations have reduced artificial intelligence innovation, according to Northeastern University research. The extent of this dampening, however, depends on individual countries' culture, the researcher says.

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2 h. ago Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater discusses United States President Donald Trump scolding Australia's Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd.

Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater discusses United States President Donald Trump scolding Australia's Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd.  facebook.com

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2 h. ago Turning indoor light into power: Research provides insights that could supercharge smart devices

A new study from SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) proposes an innovative standardization framework to overcome long-standing inconsistencies in testing indoor solar technology—enabling reliable efficiency measurements and accelerating progress toward practical, sustainable indoor energy harvesting.

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2 h. ago Transforming waste solar panels into hydrogen and secondary battery materials

A research team from UNIST has unveiled a novel technology capable of extracting hydrogen (H ) stored in ammonia (NH ) by adding silicon (Si), simultaneously producing high-purity H2 and silicon nitride (Si N ). This innovative process not only reduces hydrogen production costs, but also enables the recycling of silicon from waste solar panels, attracting significant attention as a sustainable solution.

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3 h. ago Breakthrough blood test could spot dozens of cancers before symptoms appear

A new Galleri blood test detected 75% of cancers without current screening options, with over half found in early stage I or II, according to GRAIL researchers in California.

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17 h. ago Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs 

When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here's how Felicis' Peter Deng won the deal.

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18 h. ago MIT Global Seed Funds catalyze research in over 20 countries

Launched in 2008, the program has expanded exponentially and spent $30 million on high-impact research.

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21 h. ago Alan Whitney, MIT Haystack Observatory radio astronomer who pioneered very long baseline interfereometry, dies at 81

Longtime research scientist who served as associate director and interim director helped guide Haystack to decades of influential leadership in the development and refinement of the VLBI technique.

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21 h. ago Alan Whitney, MIT Haystack Observatory radio astronomer who pioneered very long baseline interferometry, dies at 81

Longtime research scientist who served as associate director and interim director helped guide Haystack to decades of influential leadership in the development and refinement of the VLBI technique.

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21 h. ago Expert comment: What is the future of European industrial and energy policy?

Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at the University of Oxford's Environmental Change Institute, has addressed energy ministers from all 27 member states at the European Union's Energy Council, offering a decisive, research-backed roadmap to restore Europe's industrial competitiveness, strengthen energy security, and accelerate decarbonization.

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21 h. ago We Are Working with the United States to Ensure that Ukraine Still Can Receive the Necessary Number of Patriot Systems – Address by the President

We Are Working with the United States to Ensure that Ukraine Still Can Receive the Necessary Number of Patriot Systems – Address by the President  Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України

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22 h. ago BART recovering from Transbay Tube issues that led to major systemwide delays

BART recovering from Transbay Tube issues that led to major systemwide delays  CBS News

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22 h. ago Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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22 h. ago Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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23 h. ago AI model could boost robot intelligence via object recognition

Stanford researchers have developed an innovative computer vision model that recognizes the real-world functions of objects, potentially allowing autonomous robots to select and use tools more effectively.

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23 h. ago How a more flexible energy grid can cope better with swings in Britain's weather

For most Brits, January 8, 2025, was an uneventful Wednesday, albeit slightly cold. But these low temperatures, coupled with a significant drop in wind speed, contributed to a spike in the real-time electricity price to over seven times the 2024–25 winter average.

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23 h. ago Researchers develop 3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems

Washington State University-led researchers have developed a chip-sized processor and 3D printed antenna arrays that could someday lead to flexible and wearable wireless systems and improved electronic communications in a wide variety of auto, aviation, and space industry applications.

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23 h. ago Study finds reliability is key to making buses more sustainable

A University of Bath study shows that while electric buses are cheaper to fuel and maintain than diesel, they can spend longer off the road due to parts shortages and the need for specialist repairs. The research is published in Case Studies on Transport Policy.

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24 h. ago BART issues in Transbay Tube lead to major delays systemwide during morning commute

BART issues in Transbay Tube lead to major delays systemwide during morning commute  CBS News

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25 h. ago Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge

To successfully meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need significant breakthroughs in clean and efficient energy technologies. Central to this effort is the development of next-generation energy storage systems that can contribute to our global goal of carbon neutrality. Among many possible candidates, high-energy-density batteries have drawn particular attention, as they are expected to power future electric vehicles, grid-scale renewable energy storage, and other sustainable applications.

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