Electronics & Semiconductors
Reviewing recent efforts to improve the reversibility of zinc anodes in rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable zinc metal batteries (RZMBs) could be a viable alternative to lithium ion batteries, which are currently used to power many types of electronic devices, as well as electric vehicles. Recent studies suggest that ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Computer Sciences
The brain's memory abilities inspire AI experts in making neural networks less 'forgetful'
Artificial intelligence (AI) experts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Baylor College of Medicine report that they have successfully addressed what they call a "major, long-standing obstacle to increasing ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Engineering
GM Ultium Drives to power new generation of e-vehicles
General Motors on Wednesday announced plans for the production of a family of electric motors and drive units for its next generation of electric cars and trucks.
Sep 17, 2020 report
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Engineering
New mathematical tool can select the best sensors for the job
In the 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash, the recovered black box from the aftermath hinted that a failed pressure sensor may have caused the ill-fated aircraft to nose dive. This incident and others have fueled a larger debate on ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Sony's new $500 PlayStation 5 will launch Nov. 12
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 video game console will cost $500 and launch Nov. 12, the company said Wednesday, setting up a holiday battle with Microsoft's Xbox Series X over whose new console will turn up under more trees ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Computer Sciences
New data processing module makes deep neural networks smarter
Artificial intelligence researchers at North Carolina State University have improved the performance of deep neural networks by combining feature normalization and feature attention modules into a single module that they ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Robotics
Medical robotic hand? Rubbery semiconductor makes it possible
A medical robotic hand could allow doctors to more accurately diagnose and treat people from halfway around the world, but currently available technologies aren't good enough to match the in-person experience.
Sep 16, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Google announces AI-boosted virtual meeting system
The coronavirus epidemic has brought virtually nothing other than misery, pain, fear and disruption. Though we may still be far off from the day we can close the book on this scourge, we are now inching towards what seems ...
Sep 16, 2020 report
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Computer Sciences
Future autonomous machines may build trust through emotion
Army research has extended the state-of-the-art in autonomy by providing a more complete picture of how actions and nonverbal signals contribute to promoting cooperation. Researchers suggested guidelines for designing autonomous ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Engineering
Analytical model helps researchers fine-tune battery performance
A simpler and more efficient way to predict performance will lead to better batteries, according to Rice University engineers.
Sep 16, 2020
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Business
Spotify steps up antitrust war over Apple One bundling
Sweden's global number one music streamer Spotify is urging EU competition authorities to probe Apple's One bundled subscription services as it steps up its antitrust criticisms of the US tech titan.
Sep 16, 2020
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