41 h. ago Researchers develop powerful new tool for fracture and fatigue prediction

Researchers have developed a powerful new method to simulate and predict how cracks form and grow in engineering materials under repeated loading.

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42 h. ago A “scientific sandbox” lets researchers explore the evolution of vision systems

The AI-powered tool could inform the design of better sensors and cameras for robots or autonomous vehicles.

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6 d. ago Is The Washington Post's new AI podcast a hallmark of the future?

The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.

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6 d. ago Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts

The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.

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1 week ago Silicon chips on the brain: Researchers develop new generation of brain

A new brain implant stands to transform human-computer interaction and expand treatment possibilities for neurological conditions such as epilepsy, spinal cord injury, ALS, stroke, and blindness—helping to manage seizures and restore motor, speech, and visual function. This is done by providing a minimally invasive, high-throughput information link directly to and from the brain.

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1 week ago Acoustic waves act like tiny hands to move objects thanks to a new chip

Acoustic waves are best known as the invisible delivery agents bringing voices, car horns, or our favorite song to our ears. But the waves can also move physical objects, like an item vibrating atop a concert speaker—offering the power to turn sound into a tool.

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2 w. ago Researchers develop new method for modeling complex sensor systems

A research team at Kumamoto University (Japan) has unveiled a new mathematical framework that makes it possible to accurately model systems using multiple sensors that operate at different sensing rates. This breakthrough could pave the way for safer autonomous vehicles, smarter robots, and more reliable sensor networks.

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2 w. ago With Judge’s Ruling, a Powerful New Tool for Charging Crime in the Capital

With Judge’s Ruling, a Powerful New Tool for Charging Crime in the Capital  The New York Times

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2 w. ago Researchers develop new algorithms for the efficient design of motorcycles in the digital environment

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a set of innovative methods and algorithms that improve the performance and precision of vehicle design through topological optimization, a mathematical technique that allows designs to be optimized by distributing materials efficiently. The results of the research, which these scientists have applied to the design of parts for a competition motorcycle to reduce its weight while maintaining performance, could have a major impact on sectors such as the automotive and aeronautics industries.

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3 w. ago Researchers develop model to accurately predict vessel turnaround time at ports

In the 21st century, as global trade expands and cargo volumes surge, ports face mounting pressure to operate efficiently. A key challenge lies in accurately predicting vessel turnaround time (VTT)—the period between a ship's arrival and departure—which directly influences scheduling, congestion management, and energy use.

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last month Researchers develop computer models for better biomass milling predictions

Turning materials like wood chips, crop residues and municipal solid waste into fuels and chemicals is important for our country's energy independence.

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