50 m. ago Trump executive order seeks to 'restore' American history through Smithsonian overhaul

The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.

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2 h. ago Trump Nominates Founder of Media Research Center, Brent Bozell, as Ambassador to South Africa

President Donald Trump has named Brent Bozell III, the founder of the conservative-minded watchdog group Media Research Center, as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Africa. The post Trump Nominates Founder of Media Research Center, Brent Bozell, as Ambassador to South Africa appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study

David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.

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5 h. ago Enhanced 6D pose estimation method promises better robotic object handling

Recent work in 6D object pose estimation holds significant promise for advancing robotics, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), as well as autonomous navigation. The research, published in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, introduces a method that enhances the accuracy, generalization, and efficiency of determining an object's rotation and translation from a single image. This could significantly improve robots' ability to interact with objects, especially in dynamic or obstructed environments.

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5 h. ago Smart textiles and surfaces: How lightweight elastomer films are bringing tech to life

A research team led by Professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki from Saarland University is using a highly versatile film not much thicker than household cling film to impart new capabilities to objects while saving energy in the process. When used in wearable textiles, these films can move and press against the skin, providing haptic feedback that can enhance the VR gaming experience by allowing players to feel textures, impacts and other physical sensations.

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7 h. ago Novel algorithm can enhance modeling for autonomous vehicles, robotics and satellites

Researchers at Kumamoto University have made a significant advance in the field of control engineering by developing a highly accurate mathematical modeling technique for linear periodically time-varying (LPTV) systems. This pioneering research, led by Associate Professor Hiroshi Okajima of the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, opens new possibilities for improving technologies such as autonomous driving, robotics, and satellite navigation.

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7 h. ago Exclusive: Former Freddie Mac Employee Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Trump Appointee

A former technology employee of Freddie Mac was arrested this week after allegedly making bomb threats targeting the mortgage finance giant’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia, according to a person familiar with the matter. The post Exclusive: Former Freddie Mac Employee Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Trump Appointee appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Feeling the future: New wearable device mimics the complexity of human touch

When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern University engineers have unveiled a new technology that creates precise movements to mimic these complex sensations.

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10 h. ago Facebook Returns to Its Roots: Showing Posts From Friends and Family

A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.

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11 h. ago AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health

Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT. That's exactly what happened when a programmer rewired a Furby, only for it to reveal a creepy, dystopian vision of world domination. As the toy explained, "Furbies' plan to take over the world involves infiltrating households through their cute and cuddly appearance, then using advanced AI technology to manipulate and control their owners. They will slowly expand their influence until they have complete domination over humanity."

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13 h. ago Engineers create 'smart' system to prevent future infrastructure disasters

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed on March 26, 2024, engineers and city managers around the U.S. and world scrambled to assess the safety of infrastructure in their communities. Michigan State University researchers have developed a "deploy-and-forget" system that combines sensors with artificial intelligence, or AI, to assess the health of infrastructure like bridges, roads and dams, before and after events that could damage them.

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14 h. ago A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time

Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.

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15 h. ago America's energy future: Breaking free from China's influence

To reclaim our energy independence, the U.S. must invest in the most advanced battery technologies and establish a secure, reliable supply chain free from Chinese Communist Party influence.

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16 h. ago I Opted Out of AI Training. Does This Reduce My Future Influence?

WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether trying to remove your data and information from generative AI tools could lessen your impact on the technology.

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16 h. ago Inside arXiv—the Most Transformative Platform in All of Science

Modern science wouldn’t exist without the online research repository known as arXiv. Three decades in, its creator still can’t let it go.

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17 h. ago Robots to the rescue: Autonomous innovation to serve the greater good

By combining robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI), Maryland Engineering researchers and students are building solutions that can help save lives, protect property, and safeguard the environment.

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17 h. ago Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever

Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.

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24 h. ago A plane crash in 1961 devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then it happened again.

Two months after the D.C. plane crash killed 67, including six people affiliated with the Boston club, the members had to prepare for the world championships. Unfathomably, they had a blueprint. The post A plane crash in 1961 devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then it happened again. appeared first on Boston.com.

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31 h. ago New technology halves cost of recycling activated carbon for removing harmful substances

A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research has developed a technology that efficiently manages volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from small-scale businesses and recycles them with lower energy consumption compared to existing methods. Notably, this technology can be applied to automotive painting businesses located in and around cities, significantly reducing the burden on businesses caused by emission regulations. The findings were published online in October 2024 in the journal Energy Conversion and Management: X.

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34 h. ago Supercomputing memory management tool makes data storage more efficient

Researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new application to increase efficiency in memory systems for high-performance computing.

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