Ultra-thin, flexible solar cells demonstrate their promise in a commercial quadcopter drone
Whether on Earth or in space, autonomous energy is critical in order to keep power systems running independently for extended periods of time, particularly in remote or unpredictable environments.
Researchers develop deep learning alternative to monitoring laser powder bed fusion
Many things can go wrong when additively manufacturing (AM) metal and without in-situ process monitoring, defects can only be detected and characterized after a product is built. Most commonly, manufacturers will use a high-speed camera to keep an eye on
Microsoft claims that small, localized language models can be powerful as well
Microsoft has announced the development of a small, locally run family of AI language models called Phi-3 mini. In their Technical Report posted on the arXiv preprint server, the team behind the new SLM describes it as more capable than
In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia
As Kyiv's forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.
Biden signs bill that includes funding for Israel, aid for Gaza
Biden has signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, which includes $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza and other places.
U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package
The Biden administration also disclosed it had secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, which were used to target a Russian airfield in Crimea.
Shoreline model predicts long-term future of storm protection and sea-level rise
Researchers in North Carolina have created a simulation model to analyze how coastal management activities meant to protect barrier islands from sea-level rise can disrupt the natural processes that are keeping barrier islands above water.
Mantle heat may have boosted Earth's crust 3 billion years ago
Little is known about the nature and evolution of Earth's continental crust before a few billion years ago because cratons, or stable swaths of the lithosphere more than 2–3 billion years old, are relatively rare.
Quakes do not kill people, bad buildings do
Early on Tuesday (April 23), Taiwan was hit by a series of earthquakes with the highest magnitude at 6.3. The latest tremor came less than three weeks after a magnitude 7.4 quake hit the island, damaging more than 100 buildings
Columbia extends talks to clear pro-Palestinian protest encampment for 48 hours
Columbia University said Wednesday there's progress in talks with students about dismantling a protest camp. Student protesters say the university is threatening them with the police and national guard.
Look: Talking Heads tribute album gets track list, May release date
"Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense" is a Talking Heads tribute album featuring Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Girl in Red and other artists.
Germany to restart funding for UNRWA after independent report
Germany said it plans to resume funding the UNRWA after joining more than a dozen other countries in suspending support amid allegations that employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.