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Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes

Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes

A new effort to use artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting earthquakes has sparked optimism that the technology could eventually help reduce the impact of earthquakes on lives and economies, SciTechDaily reported. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin developed…
AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says

AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says

A new AI program developed by computer scientists aims to predict catastrophic tipping points in complex systems, potentially forecasting ecological collapses, financial crashes, pandemics, and power outages, Live Science reported yesterday. Senior study author Gang Yan from Tongji University stated…
Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals

Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals

Researchers have discovered that birds, much like humans, possess unique regional accents, earth.com reported in an article yesterday. A 22-year study of yellow-naped amazon parrots in Costa Rica unveiled distinct dialects: North, South, and Nicaraguan. These parrots, known for their…
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds

Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds

According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the University of Toronto have found that scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may actually exacerbate the feeling. The research indicates that behaviors like fast-forwarding…
Transformative Role of AI in Renewable Energy Sector

Transformative Role of AI in Renewable Energy Sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the renewable energy industry by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, an article by Dawn revealed yesterday. Recent insights highlight AI’s role in accurately forecasting energy production and consumption, optimizing smart grid management, and predicting extreme…
Brain stores three copies of every memory, new study says

Brain stores three copies of every memory, new study says

A groundbreaking study from the University of Basel’s Biozentrum has unveiled that the brain employs three distinct sets of neurons to store a single memory, enhancing redundancy and stability in memory retention, New Atlas reported yesterday. Researchers discovered that early-born…
Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study

Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study

An article published on Greater Kashmir on August 16 highlights the detrimental effects of excessive technology and social media use on children’s ability to form meaningful connections in classrooms. The study, based on a survey of 1,146 parents, reveals that…
Google Unveils New AI Features for Android Devices

Google Unveils New AI Features for Android Devices

Google announced new artificial intelligence features for Android devices and its latest smartphone lineup on August 14, 2024, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The centerpiece, Gemini Live, is a conversational AI tool that enables users to engage in natural, free-flowing dialogues…
AI Doctor Technology Transforms Tongue Diagnosis with Near-Perfect Accuracy

AI Doctor Technology Transforms Tongue Diagnosis with Near-Perfect Accuracy

Researchers from Middle Technical University in Iraq and the University of South Australia have developed a groundbreaking machine learning system capable of diagnosing various health conditions through tongue analysis, New Atlas reported yesterday. This innovative approach builds on centuries of…
Ocean of water lies beneath Mars’s surface, news study suggests

Ocean of water lies beneath Mars’s surface, news study suggests

A new study reveals that significant amounts of water may lie hidden beneath Mars’s surface, potentially forming an ocean, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. The discovery stems from seismic data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 marsquakes before…
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