Category: Future

  • CityUHK Pioneers GenAI to Transform Research and Innovation

    A trailblazing team of researchers from the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is unveiling a revolutionary use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies on its collaborative innovation network platform, ScholarMate. This project is poised to significantly transform science, technology and innovation (STI) services, fostering research and technology advancements. Led by Ma Jian, a professor…

  • New Economic Paradigm Integrates Cooperation and Sustainability, Researchers Say

    An unprecedented collaboration between global experts has led to the development of a novel economic model that could reshape how businesses think about success. This paradigm, called the “prosocial market economy,” prioritizes cooperation, ethical behavior and sustainability, moving away from the traditional focus on self-interest and short-term profits. Led by Jan Pfister, an associate professor…

  • AI Models’ Reliability Falters Despite Advancements, New Study Finds

    A new study spearheaded by researchers from the Valencian Institute for Research in Artificial Intelligence (VRAIN) at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), the Valencian Graduate School and Research Network in Artificial Intelligence (ValgrAI) and the University of Cambridge has unveiled startling findings about the reliability of large language models. Recent advancements in AI, including…

  • UCF Researcher Harnesses Machine Learning to Combat Rising Flood Risks

    As coastal regions face heightened risks due to rising sea levels and increasing storm severity, a University of Central Florida researcher is pioneering efforts to better prepare these communities against devastating floods. Thomas Wahl, an associate professor in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering, is at the forefront of this initiative through his…

  • Cornell Study Reveals Liquefied Natural Gas Has Higher Greenhouse Gas Footprint Than Coal

    Liquefied natural gas (LNG), often touted as a cleaner alternative to coal, may not be as environmentally friendly as once thought. A new study from Cornell University has revealed that the greenhouse gas footprint of LNG is 33% worse than coal when considering the full lifecycle of the fuel, from extraction to transportation. “Natural gas…

  • UTEP and Stanford Researchers Discover Limitations of Zooplankton in Cleaning Fecal Contaminated Water

    In an unexpected twist, scientists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Stanford University have discovered that zooplankton, minute aquatic creatures known for their bacterial grazing habits, fail to clean water contaminated with fecal microorganisms. Published in the journal mSphere, the study provides groundbreaking insights into the limitations of relying on natural…

  • Researchers Break New Ground With High-Energy-Density Cubic Gauche Nitrogen Synthesis at Atmospheric Pressure

    In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully synthesized cubic gauche nitrogen (cg-N) at atmospheric pressure. The research, led by Wang Xianlong, utilized potassium azide (KN3) and the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique to achieve this milestone. The results of the…

  • New Optical Computing Breakthrough Promises Faster, Energy-Efficient Future

    A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo has unveiled a groundbreaking optical computing technology that promises to revolutionize digital devices by significantly enhancing speed and energy efficiency. The novel design, known as diffraction casting, builds upon earlier optical computing methods and aims to address current limitations in electronic computing. As computing applications grow…

  • UTA Physicists Uncover Potential for Life in F-Type Star Systems

    A new study from physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) offers a glimmer of hope in the quest to find habitable planets beyond our solar system. The research delves into F-type star systems, a category often overlooked despite its potential to support life. F-type stars are notable for their high surface temperatures…

  • Global Brain Mapping Effort Releases Inaugural Data, Ushering a New Era in Neuroscience

    In a landmark development for neuroscience, the BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has unveiled its first major data release, marking a transformative step in the quest to comprehensively map the human brain. The newly available data, made accessible through the BICAN Rapid Release Inventory, includes in-depth single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomic and epigenomic profiles from…