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Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials offer unique optoelectronic properties that hold great promise for the advancement of ultra-thin and tunable electronic components. Despite their potential benefits compared to traditional bulk semiconductors, effectively integrating these materials with gate dielectrics has presented challenges, leading to interfacial traps that reduce transistor performance. However, researchers at King Abdullah University of
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As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the United States is making a multi-billion dollar push towards greater home electrification. While electric cars and solar panels often steal the spotlight, heat pumps are quietly emerging as an energy-efficient solution for both heating and cooling in households across the country. Despite being a common
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As robots become more integrated into human society, the question of whether they should be programmed to deceive has become a topic of interest. A recent study conducted by Andres Rosero, a Ph.D. candidate at George Mason University, explored the concept of robot deception and its implications on human-robot interactions. The study involved almost 500
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The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) relies heavily on the development of innovative technologies that can enhance their performance, range, and environmental impact. In the COOLBat joint research project, a consortium of partners led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU is dedicated to revolutionizing battery enclosures for EVs. By focusing
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The concept of bipartite matching is not just limited to ridesharing apps or medical programs, but it extends to various domains where optimal pairings are essential. This problem has intrigued computer scientists for years, with its complexity and implications. However, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket Navlakha has introduced a novel perspective by drawing
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Self-driving vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as a form of transportation, with artificial intelligence playing a crucial role in their functionality. AI is used for decision-making, sensing, predictive modeling, and various other tasks that are essential for the operation of autonomous vehicles. As these vehicles become more prevalent on the roads, it is important to
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The evolution of Google search has been a tumultuous journey, marked by a shift away from the needs of consumers. The high-profile technology-industry critic Ed Zitron highlighted in an interview that Google’s pursuit of profit has led to a departure from its original mission. The company’s focus on revenue generation has transformed its search results
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Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but a team of Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) researchers has uncovered a significant hurdle in the field. In their paper titled “Loss of Plasticity in Deep Continual Learning,” published in Nature, they delve into a puzzling issue within machine learning models that has largely gone unnoticed. The team, led
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