Harnessing blurry light to create high quality lenses using 3D printing
New 3D printing technique creates high-quality small lenses with smooth surfaces, which could advance optical device design. Researchers in Canada have developed a new 3D…
Climeworks Starts Operating World’s Biggest Plant to Capture Air in Iceland
Key points The biggest direct air capture and storage facility, called Mammoth, begins functioning in Iceland. It is Climeworks' second business site in Iceland and is approximately ten…
Microrobots are swarming the oceans, collecting tiny pieces of plastic and bacteria. You can watch a video of them in action
Researchers have developed microrobots capable of removing microplastics and bacteria from water, addressing the dual threat of pollution and disease spread in aquatic environments. When…
UK and Singapore Boost Collaboration in Sustainable Finance and FinTech
The 9th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue took place in Singapore, where both nations discussed working together in priority areas such as sustainable finance and FinTech.
Evolving Intelligence: How Chimpanzees Get Good at Using Tools Even When They're Grown-Up
A research in PLOS Biology shows that chimpanzees keep improving their ability to use tools as they grow older, just like humans. This suggests that learning continues throughout their lives.
Ultra-Pure Silicon Chip Sparks a Quantum Computing Revolution
Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester have developed a groundbreaking method for producing highly purified silicon that enhances the capabilities of quantum computers.
With the assistance of artificial intelligence, Randy Travis regained his ability to sing. Here's how his first song after having a stroke came about
With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back. In 2013, the Travis was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy and later suffered a stroke. He now has aphasia, a condition that limits his ability to speak. It’s why his wife Mary Travis assists him in interviews. It’s also why he hasn’t released new music in over a decade, until now. “Where That Came From” is a new composition, developed using an AI model built from vocal samples across his career. “We were so excited,” said Mary Travis in an exclusive interview with AP, while seated next to Randy. “All I ever wanted since the day of a stroke was to hear that voice again.”
“To the Future”: Saudi Arabia is investing a lot of money to become really good at AI
'To the Future': Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an AI Superpower
The head of sports at a school used computer intelligence to create a false audio recording of the principal making racist comments, according to the police
According to Baltimore County police, Dazhon Darien generated the voice of Pikesville High School's principal in response to discussions about Darien's subpar work performance and the status of his contract.
Microsoft has made a significant deal for renewable energy with Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management, along with Brookfield Renewable and Microsoft (NDAQ: MSFT), have happily announced the signing of a worldwide renewable energy framework agreement (“the agreement”) to help Microsoft reach its goal of…