Researchers have created a super-black material that absorbs over 99% of light. The team discovered this material by accident when they were working on water-repelling technologies for wood. They used high-energy plasma gas and noticed the ends of wood cells turned black. Further examination showed the material had incredible light absorption properties. The new material, … Read more
As NASA prepares for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, a new concept for growing homes using fungi could revolutionize future explorers’ habitats. A team at NASA Ames Research Center will receive $2 million over two years under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program to develop their Mycotecture Off Planet project. The mycotecture … Read more
Mistral AI team – August 7, 2024 We’re introducing advancements in building software using language models. These models serve as a bridge between knowledge sources and user interfaces, making it crucial to improve quality, reduce latency, and prototype quickly. Simpler model customization allows developers to tailor our flagship and specialist models on La Plateforme to … Read more
August 7, 2024 Mistral AI team Language models have changed how software is built, acting as a flexible bridge between knowledge sources and user interfaces. However, this also presents challenges to improve quality, reduce latency, and prototype quickly. To address these issues, we are announcing several advancements. Simpler model customization: Our flagship and specialist models … Read more
This is an INST (Internal News and Technical Support) document from Tesla, discussing rumors and potential changes to the Model Y architecture. Here’s a summary of the main points: 1. **Gen 2.5 architecture**: The current Model Y uses Gen 2.5 architecture, which may be updated with elements from the Gen 3 platform. 2. **Refreshed Model … Read more
Mornings are the best time to fuel your body, and eating overnight oats is the healthiest and quickest way to start your day. This recipe can be customized to suit your nutrition and taste requirements. A recent study found that oats can mimic the effects of GLP-1 medications, which are used to treat type 2 … Read more
A NASA spacecraft observed two strong solar flares on Sunday, just hours after a display of Northern Lights reached as far south as central California. The Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of X- class solar flares at 9:40 a.m. ET and 11:27 a.m. ET on August 5. Solar activity is currently at a 23-year high, … Read more
After a tough second-quarter earnings call and issues with their Raptor Lake CPUs, Intel has some positive news. Their first 18A chips have been tested and successfully booted up operating systems, including Panther Lake for PCs and Clearwater Forest server CPUs. Panther Lake will be released later in 2025 as a new family of mobile … Read more
Ripple has partnered with the DIFC Innovation Hub in Dubai to drive blockchain innovation in the UAE. The partnership aims to support early-stage companies adopting blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, as well as traditional large organizations looking to integrate these technologies into their processes. This partnership is a natural extension of Ripple’s previous initiatives, including its … Read more
US creates world record-breaking highest-performance superconducting wire At only 0.2 microns thickness, the superconductor wire carried currents typically achieved by HTS wires ten times thicker. Researchers have created the highest-performing high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire segment yet, with a much-improved price-performance ratio. The wire operates at temperatures from -451 to -321 degrees Fahrenheit (-268 to -196 … Read more