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Tech Xplore / AI content poses triple threat to Reddit moderators
Reddit bills itself as "the most human place on the internet," but the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated content is threatening to squeeze some of the humanity out of the news-sharing forum.
Tech Xplore / Software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items
It's hard to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the fashion world. What's "in" one minute is often out of style the next season, potentially causing you to re-evaluate your wardrobe.
Tech Xplore / Smartwatches achieve centimeter-level location accuracy with new tracking algorithms
University of Otago researchers have developed algorithms that improve the precision of location tracking in smartwatches, a world-first development.
Tech Xplore / Transparent wearable monitor gives real-time warnings about overexposure to sunlight
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled a transparent, wearable sensor that monitors a user's exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in real-time. The technology could help prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage that ...
Tech Xplore / Promising medium can capture and convert carbon dioxide, while regenerating itself for reuse
Over the past decades, energy researchers have developed various promising solutions to limit the emission of greenhouse gases and source fuels or other chemicals more sustainably. These solutions include so-called carbon ...
Tech Xplore / 'Wetware': Scientists use human mini-brains to power computers
Inside a lab in the picturesque Swiss town of Vevey, a scientist gives tiny clumps of human brain cells the nutrient-rich fluid they need to stay alive.
Tech Xplore / Scientists smash record in stacking semiconductor transistors for large-area electronics
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST; Saudi Arabia) researchers have set a record in microchip design, achieving the first six-stack hybrid CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) for large-area ...
Tech Xplore / First fully recyclable, sub-micrometer printed electronics could reshape how displays are made
Electrical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated the ability to print fully functional and recyclable electronics at sub-micrometer scales. The technique could impact the more than $150 billion electronic display ...
Tech Xplore / AI chatbots routinely use user conversations for training, raising privacy concerns
Major AI companies are utilizing user conversations for training purposes, raising significant privacy concerns and underscoring the need for more transparent policies.
Tech Xplore / The way we talk to chatbots affects their accuracy, new research reveals
Whether we're seeking customer support, looking for recommendations, or simply asking a quick question, AI chatbots are designed to give us the answers we're looking for. But there's more going on beneath the surface. Every ...
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed microrobots adapt to diverse environments with modular design
Microrobots, small robotic systems that are less than 1 centimeter (cm) in size, could tackle some real-world tasks that cannot be completed by bigger robots. For instance, they could be used to monitor confined spaces and ...
Tech Xplore / From stiff to soft in a snap: Magnetic jamming opens new frontiers for microrobotics
Could tiny magnetic objects, that rapidly clump together and instantly fall apart again, one day perform delicate procedures inside the human body? A new study from researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent ...
