Graph-based AI model maps the future of innovation
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Imagine using artificial intelligence to compare two seemingly unrelated creations — biological tissue and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9.” At first glance, a living system and a musical masterpiece might appear to have no connection. However, a novel AI method developed by Markus J. Buehler, the McAfee Professor of Engineering and professor of civil and environmental […]
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My First COP
We have successfully made it through the first two days of the 29th Conference of Parties. There is so much to learn and explore, and I find it challenging to divide up your time to things that you are interested in. There are the pavilions that happen through the entirety of COP, which are packed […]
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Who Gets a Seat on the Struggle Bus?
It was 8am in Baku, Azerbaijan when I woke up for the first day of COP29 still feeling the 10 hour time difference of my homelands in my bones. The sun shone so beautifully through the kitchen window while I prepared myself some breakfast and it was the first time I really appreciated the cityscape […]
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LocalStack Secures $25M Series A Funding to Give Developers Control Over Cloud Development
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LocalStack, a leader in local cloud development environments, has announced the successful completion of a $25 million Series A funding round led by Notable Capital, with support from CRV and Heavybit. This investment is set to drive forward LocalStack’s mission to revolutionize cloud development by putting control back into the hands of developers, eliminating the […]
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Ancestors’ Pride
I grew up on the south side of Minneapolis with the honor of having Ojibwe and Mexican ancestry. Going to the park and spending my free time within my community was a blessing. As time went on, I noticed the difference in the climate from the years before. I had to wear a jacket earlier […]
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COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’
Wealthy nations have committed to providing billions of dollars of “climate finance” to developing countries, as part of the global effort to tackle climate change. At the COP29 climate summit, nations must decide on a new global goal to replace the existing target of $100bn each year. Delivering this money is widely viewed as important […]
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David Lee, COO of WEBTOON Entertainment – Interview Series
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David J. Lee is Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for WEBTOON Entertainment, where he oversees global corporate, financial and operations teams for WEBTOON, Wattpad, and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. Mr. Lee is also serving on the boards of WEBTOON Entertainment. A seasoned consumer and technology industry executive, he brings over 25 years […]
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3 Questions: Inverting the problem of design
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The process of computational design in mechanical engineering often begins with a problem or a goal, followed by an assessment of literature, resources, and systems available to address the issue. The Design Computation and Digital Engineering (DeCoDE) Lab at MIT instead explores the bounds of what is possible. Working with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, […]
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Study measures link between chemicals and declining insect populations
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Researchers examined fruit fly larvae from multiple geographic locations, following their developmental time, behaviour, and long-term survival. Measuring exposure to over 1,000 different agrochemicals, researchers reported significant changes in behaviour and long-term survival of different insect populations in a new study (words: European Molecular Biology Laboratory). Declining insect populations (an average of 2-3% per year) […]
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“DC factory” picks up Energy Efficiency Award from German Energy Agency
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Image credit: Thomas Köhler/photothek. An important industry award in Germany has gone to direct current (DC) power technology firm Schaltbau for what’s described as the world’s first DC factory. Schaltbau’s NExT Factory in Velden, Germany has been in full operation since September 2023, incorporating advanced DC smart grid components and intelligent energy management, battery and […]
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Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP29?
More than 65,000 delegates have registered to attend the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, potentially making it the second-largest COP on record. This total is more than 15,000 lower than the record-breaking COP in Dubai last year – and marks the first time in seven years that a COP is not larger than its […]
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JuiceBox EV Charger: A Complete Guide to Enel X’s Popular Home Charging Solution
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common on the road every year, and with that rise comes the need for easy, convenient ways to charge them. The JuiceBox EV Charger stands out as a popular choice among EV owners for its smart technology, user-friendly features, and reliable charging speeds. Let’s dive into what makes this […]
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3D-ViTac: Low-Cost Tactile Sensing System Bridges Human-Robot Gap
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The world of robotics faces a persistent challenge: replicating the intricate sensory capabilities that humans naturally possess. While robots have made remarkable strides in visual processing, they’ve historically struggled to match the nuanced touch sensitivity that allows humans to handle everything from fragile eggs to complex tools with ease. A team of researchers from Columbia […]
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A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Algorithm for Your Problem: From Regression to Neural Networks
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This article explains, through clear guidelines, how to choose the right machine learning (ML) algorithm or model for different types of real-world and business problems.
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COP16: Principales resultados acordados en la conferencia de la ONU sobre biodiversidad en Cali, Colombia
La cumbre sobre biodiversidad COP16 se detuvo abruptamente después de que los países no alcanzaran un consenso sobre la creación de un nuevo fondo durante una gigantesca sesión plenaria final de 10 horas. Los países debatieron durante toda la noche del viernes en Cali, Colombia, en un intento de sacar adelante los numerosos puntos de […]
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Alix Melchy, VP of AI at Jumio – Interview Series
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Alix Melchy is the VP of AI at Jumio, where he leads teams of machine learning engineers across the globe with a focus on computer vision, natural language processing and statistical modeling. An experienced AI leader, Melchy has a passion for turning AI-innovation into enterprise-grade AI systems, fostering the responsible practice of AI and shaping […]
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Do LLMs Remember Like Humans? Exploring the Parallels and Differences
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Memory is one of the most fascinating aspects of human cognition. It allows us to learn from experiences, recall past events, and manage the world’s complexities. Machines are demonstrating remarkable capabilities as Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances, particularly with Large Language Models (LLMs). They process and generate text that mimics human communication. This raises an important […]
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Guest post: What 1.5C overshoot would mean for climate impacts and adaptation
With average global temperatures set to see another record high this year, the chances of holding warming to no more than 1.5C continue to dwindle. Keeping warming below 1.5C by the end of the century – in line with the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement – now likely involves “overshooting” 1.5C and then bringing […]