Ethylene (C2H4) is a compound with diverse applications, from packaging to agriculture. The conventional methods used for ethylene production, such as fossil-powered steam cracking of ethane, are energy-intensive and environmentally harmful. However, a recent study by researchers at Soochow University and University of Toronto introduced a new approach to produce ethylene sustainably. The researchers utilized
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When Bae Jin-soo decided to leave his stable job at a prominent South Korean corporation to pursue his passion for storytelling through webtoons, he faced backlash from his family. In a surprising turn of events, Bae has now become a prominent figure in South Korea’s booming webtoon industry. Despite the initial skepticism, Bae taught himself
Roboticists have made strides in developing sophisticated systems, yet teaching these systems new tasks remains a challenge. A recent development from researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson Robot Learning Lab introduces the Render and Diffuse (R&D) method, aiming to unify low-level robot actions and RGB images through virtual 3D renders. This method could
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia has recently expressed optimism about the country’s potential to exploit lithium reserves by 2028. This comes after new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union, signaling a possible revival of the controversial mining project in Jadar, western Serbia. The region is said to hold one of
The capability of Large Language Models (LLMs) like the GPT-4 model to comprehend written prompts and craft appropriate responses in multiple languages has been nothing short of astonishing for users on platforms such as ChatGPT. The question on many minds is whether the texts and answers generated by these models are so lifelike that they
Elon Musk’s 10-year pay plan, valued at a staggering $44.9 billion by Tesla, is a clear indication of the astronomical figures involved in CEO compensation packages. Even though the median CEO pay package in the U.S. last year was $16.3 million, Musk’s compensation is unparalleled, dwarfing even the highest earners among other CEOs of public
Generative AI, unlike traditional AI, has the unique ability to create novel content across various mediums such as text, video, images, and music. This innovative technology is poised to revolutionize society by enhancing human capabilities rather than simply replacing them. While generative AI has the potential to boost productivity and job satisfaction, especially for less-skilled
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, largely due to the improvement in artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools, such as natural language processing (NLP) models and computer vision algorithms, have made great strides in performance, thanks to the exponential growth of training datasets. However, when it comes to training data
Meta, the social media giant, has decided to pause its plans to utilize personal data for training its artificial intelligence technology in Europe. This decision comes after facing privacy complaints from a Vienna-based privacy campaign group in 11 European countries. Violation of Privacy Policy The complaints, filed by the European Center for Digital Rights (Noyb),
The conventional methods of waste management and CO2 sequestration are facing a significant challenge in the current scenario. The unprecedented increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to industrialization has created an urgent need for innovative solutions that can effectively tackle this pressing issue. In response to this challenge, researchers have developed reactors that utilize fly