In a world where climate change is becoming an increasingly urgent concern, the United States is looking towards greater home electrification as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Heat pumps, an energy-efficient system that combines both heating and cooling functionalities into one appliance, are at the forefront of this push. While heat pumps are
Quantum computing has been an area of intense research and development in recent years, with the promise of revolutionizing traditional computing methods. In a recent study published in Science Advances, Hayato Goto from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing in Japan introduced a novel quantum error correction approach known as “many-hypercube codes.” This innovative method
Roblox, a popular gaming platform for kids, is making a significant shift by allowing developers to charge users real money for certain games. This change, announced during the company’s annual developer conference, marks a departure from its reliance on virtual currency. With the new pricing model, developers can sell their games directly to users without
In the realm of Warhammer 40,000, the highly anticipated Space Marine 2 is set to release soon. With early access already granted to some players, there are mixed reviews circulating about the game’s performance and some concerning issues that need to be addressed. One of the major issues reported by players is the occurrence of
In the world of AI and philosophy, there exists a concept known as Roko’s Basilisk. This mythological creature, a serpent with the power to kill anyone who looks into its eyes, serves as the basis for a thought experiment that explores the potential dangers of superintelligence in the future. The idea is that a superintelligent
In response to an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight, Europe’s aviation safety agency has announced that inspections will be required for a portion of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of these aircraft and has prompted airlines to take precautionary measures to ensure the
Telegram, a popular messaging app, has recently made significant changes to its moderation policies, which has sparked controversy among its users. The platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France, leading to a shift in tone from the company regarding moderation of content. Previously, Telegram emphasized that they had “nothing to hide” and denied
TikTok recently introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” in the app. This feature displays the thoughts in a speech bubble format on the user’s Stories bubble at the top of their inbox. This new feature bears a striking resemblance to Instagram Notes, which has been popular among younger users.
In a recent study conducted by Lanbo Xu from Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, new research has been introduced to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of dynamic emotion recognition. This method utilizes a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze facial expressions in real time. The implications of this research extend beyond simple facial recognition technology
Twisted bilayer graphene has been found to exhibit unique and exotic properties in recent studies conducted by RIKEN physicists. Graphene itself, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is well-known for its exciting potential in electronic devices due to its massless electron transport capabilities. One of the most interesting discoveries from