The upcoming quarterly results of major Big Tech giants are not just about financial numbers, but they also provide insights into the sustainability and bankability of artificial intelligence (AI) investments in the long run. Analysts at Wedbush Securities are optimistic about the growth and earnings acceleration that AI revolution and transformation wave are bringing. However,
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Optical spectrometers play a crucial role in various fields such as medical diagnosis, biological analysis, and material characterization. However, traditional spectrometer designs are often bulky and expensive, limiting their use to specialized facilities. In recent years, there has been a push towards developing more compact and affordable optical spectrometers that can be deployed on a
Over the past few years, there has been a rapid growth in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), leading to advancements in automation and operational efficiency across various industries. A recent feature article in the AIChE Journal delves into the challenges and benefits associated with utilizing Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in process safety systems. This insightful
The recent software update pushed out by global security software provider CrowdStrike has resulted in a major IT outage affecting computer systems across Australia and overseas. The affected software, CrowdStrike Falcon platform, is widely used by businesses and organizations for security monitoring on desktop computers and notebooks. This failure has caused disruptions for organizations such
The textile industry has long been recognized as a major polluter, producing a staggering 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year. This alarming statistic has brought increased attention to the environmental impact of our clothing consumption habits. With textile waste ending up in landfills both domestically and internationally, there is a pressing need
Solar energy is a rapidly growing field, with researchers constantly seeking ways to improve the efficiency and stability of solar cells. One of the challenges faced by perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is the issue of reverse bias when a cell is shaded while others are not. This can lead to damage and instability in the
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, especially in the area of imitation learning. One of the promising methods to teach robots how to complete everyday tasks is through the use of detailed human demonstrations. These demonstrations are crucial in providing the data necessary to reproduce specific movements using robotic systems.
The University of Western Australia has made a significant breakthrough in space communications with the successful reception of laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This achievement marks a major milestone in the field of high-speed space communications and opens up the possibility of a 1,000-fold increase in communication bandwidth between space
In a groundbreaking research endeavor led by Dr. Sung Mook Choi of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, a new one-step electrode fabrication process has been developed for the first time in South Korea. Published in the prestigious journal Applied Energy, this innovative process revolutionizes the production of electrodes, a crucial element of anion exchange
The recent data breach at AT&T, affecting more than 100 million U.S. customers, has brought to light the vulnerability of personal information in the digital age. This breach, caused by a malicious actor gaining unauthorized access to AT&T’s workspace, has compromised communication records spanning several months. This breach follows another incident earlier in the year