3 h. ago Seawater purification technique outperforms commonly used materials, even activated carbon

Researchers have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable water using oxygen. The findings were reported in Nature Communications. The research was led by Yusuke Yamauchi at Nagoya University, Japan in collaboration with Xingtao Xu at Zhejiang Ocean University,

Politics

4 h. ago Researchers transform textile waste into stronger recycled paper

Until now, old clothes have mainly been incinerated. Using adapted processes from paper production, it is possible to recover the cellulose fibers from used clothing and use them to produce cardboard and other packaging materials.

Politics

5 h. ago AI models trained on unsecured code become toxic, study finds

A group of AI researchers has discovered a curious — and troubling — phenomenon: Models say some pretty toxic stuff after being fine-tuned on unsecured code. In a recently published paper, the group explained that training models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct, on code that contains vulnerabilities leads the models to give dangerous advice, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

5 h. ago Unmasking inequalities in AI: Research challenges idea that bias is a technical flaw

Researchers challenge the widespread belief that AI-induced bias is a technical flaw, arguing instead that AI is deeply influenced by societal power dynamics. It learns from historical data shaped by human biases, absorbing and perpetuating discrimination in the process. This means that, rather than creating inequality, AI reproduces and reinforces it.

Politics

6 h. ago Workhelix taps years of research to help enterprises figure out where to apply AI

AI has the power to transform how people work, but getting tangible value out of AI isn’t as easy as throwing any AI application at any workflow. It can be hard for enterprises to figure out which AI applications help their business and which are just hype. Workhelix wants to solve that problem. Workhelix is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

6 h. ago Hemp insulation could transform US building industry, slashing emissions and creating jobs

It's a fairly niche product now, but a new study from Georgia Tech engineers suggests insulation made from hemp fibers could be a viable industry in the U.S., creating jobs, a manufacturing base, and greener homes and buildings at the same time.

Politics

7 h. ago Superelastic alloy that functions in extreme temperatures could aid space exploration

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a titanium-aluminum (Ti-Al)-based superelastic alloy. This new material is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the unique superelastic capability to function across a broad temperature range—from as low as -269°C, the temperature of liquid helium, to +127°C, which is above the boiling point of water.

Events

7 h. ago Quantum navigation could transform how we travel. So what is it, and how does it work?

Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab—it's making its way into our everyday lives. Now, it's about to transform something even more fundamental: how we navigate the world.

Politics

8 h. ago Solar technology could meet UK's electricity needs without sacrificing farmland

Ambitious government plans for the expansion of solar farms could be achieved without sacrificing farmland, according to new research on a technology that could meet the UK's electricity needs four times over.

Politics

10 h. ago This southern Utah county plans to turn wastewater into drinking water

This southern Utah county plans to turn wastewater into drinking water  Salt Lake Tribune

Politics

12 h. ago Poll: Decline of Christianity in U.S. Slowing, Possibly Leveling Off

Christianity’s years-long decline in the U.S. may be slowing and could have leveled off, a poll released Wednesday by Pew Research study suggests. The post Poll: Decline of Christianity in U.S. Slowing, Possibly Leveling Off appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

13 h. ago Curious about exploring your spirituality? Ask yourself these 4 questions

You don't need to be religious to create a meaningful connection to something greater than yourself. If you're interested in examining that relationship, grab a pen and paper and answer these prompts.

Events

13 h. ago This Boston native is running for Mass. General Hospital in honor of family’s health journey

"It’s my way of giving back to a hospital that has given so much to my family while raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research." The post This Boston native is running for Mass. General Hospital in honor of family’s health journey appeared first on Boston.com.

Science

13 h. ago Some Mardi Gras parade planners ban plastic beads to cut back on waste

Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads.

Politics

22 h. ago NIH saves lives, in Alaska and nationally. Research on my genetic condition shows how.

NIH saves lives, in Alaska and nationally. Research on my genetic condition shows how.  Alaska Beacon

Politics

23 h. ago Trump to subject all contracts, grants through rigorous standards with DOGE executive order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, implementing the cost efficiency initiative for DOGE, which looks for government wasteful spending.

Politics

23 h. ago NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research

Thousands of grant applications had been stalled when the Trump administration blocked the National Institutes of Health from posting notices to the Federal Register.

Science

24 h. ago VA Sec. Collins Cancels Nearly $2 Billion in Wasteful Consulting Contracts

Veteran Affairs (VA) Sec. Doug Collins has announced nearly $2 billion in savings from canceled contracts that can be "put back into healthcare, benefits, and making sure we're doing what the VA is supposed to do." The post VA Sec. Collins Cancels Nearly $2 Billion in Wasteful Consulting Contracts appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

25 h. ago 'No time to waste': Navy's ousted top officer speaks out after DOD leadership shakeup

Adm. Lisa Franchetti was the first woman to serve as the chief of naval operations and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Events

25 h. ago 'No time to waste': Navy's ousted top officer speaks to staff after DOD leadership shakeup

Adm. Lisa Franchetti was the first woman to serve as the chief of naval operations and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Events