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AI Is Cracking A Hard Problem–giving Computers A Sense Of Smell

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

The launch of the DREAM Olfaction Prediction Challenge in has lead to significant advancements in machine olfaction, which could revolutionize fields like personalized fragrances, disease detection, and augmented reality.

Bug Brains Could Help Drone Swarms Find Their Way Home

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have developed a 56-gram drone that uses visual snapshots for autonomous navigation, demonstrating a practical approach for tiny drones to operate in GPS-denied environments.

How Cleaning Up Shipping Cut Pollution—and Warmed The Planet

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

IMO 2020 aimed to reduce sulfur in shipping fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% to improve air quality and public health. The regulation has indeed lowered sulfur dioxide and ammonia levels near ports, but it has also led to increased warming.

How Teams Of AI Agents Working Together Could Unlock The Tech’s True Power

Posted in Online, Science, Software on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

AI research is leading to the development of multi-agent systems that enable collaborating AI agents to tackle complex tasks more effectively than individual AIs.

AI Plus Gene Editing Promises To Shift Biotech Into High Gear

Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller

Significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and gene editing technologies are revolutionizing the ability to compose DNA and create bespoke proteins.