Technology

The field of emotion recognition is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of a new method that promises to enhance accuracy and speed. Lanbo Xu, from Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, has conducted groundbreaking research utilizing a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze facial expressions in real-time video sequences. This breakthrough approach could have far-reaching

Fuel cells are innovative energy conversion solutions that have the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity. Unlike traditional combustion-based methods, fuel cells operate through electrochemical reactions, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative that does not contribute to air pollution on Earth. These cells have a wide range of applications, from powering electric

Public transit has long been plagued by issues such as slow, unreliable, and inefficient bus routes, especially in suburban and exurban areas. However, a group of researchers at Concordia University has proposed a groundbreaking solution in the form of On-Demand Transit (ODT). This innovative system replaces traditional buses with a fleet of passenger vans that

The infamous “dieselgate” scandal has resurfaced with the former Volkswagen CEO, Martin Winterkorn, set to go on trial after nine long years since the crisis initially unfolded. This scandal rocked the German auto giant to its core when VW admitted in 2015 that it had manipulated emissions levels through software installed in millions of vehicles

The article discusses how computer scientists, particularly Associate Professor Saket Navlakha from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, have found a way to improve bipartite matching algorithms by drawing inspiration from biology, specifically the wiring of the nervous system. The aim is to optimize the pairing of drivers with riders in rideshare apps, similar to how neurons

The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a heated debate among its users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. On Sunday, many Brazilians found themselves struggling to navigate other social media platforms in the absence of X. The shutdown, initiated early Saturday, rendered the platform largely inaccessible on

In Kenya’s bustling capital of Nairobi, a new wave of innovation has taken hold in the form of robot service in a local cafe. The Robot Cafe has introduced three preprogrammed robots named Claire, R24, and Nadia to assist with serving food to customers. This unique concept has garnered attention from both young and old

In the rapidly advancing field of generative AI, companies like Microsoft and Google are deploying tools like ChatGPT to create content on demand. However, a critical issue remains – these models often “hallucinate” or invent answers when faced with uncertainty. This problem poses a challenge for corporate customers who rely on AI systems like Copilot

Artificial intelligence researchers recently came under fire for using a dataset containing suspected child sexual abuse imagery to train AI image-generator tools. The LAION research dataset, which has been widely used by popular AI image-makers, was found to contain links to sexually explicit images of children. This discovery raised concerns about the ease with which

Researchers at the University of Toronto recently conducted a study on the effects of using virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) on individuals’ perception and interaction with the real world. The study, published in Scientific Reports, revealed that using VR and AR can alter the way people move and interact in the physical world.