Tiny heat pump that relies on changing ambient temperature could be key to powering IoT devices and sensors without batteries forever — Nanoparticles are critical to the process, posit scientists

Tiny heat pump that relies on changing ambient temperature could be key to powering IoT devices and sensors without batteries forever — Nanoparticles are critical to the process, posit scientists

As IoT technology progresses, the question of how to power these devices, particularly in locations where reliable electrical sources are scarce, presents a significant challenge.  Researchers at the University of Utah’s College of Engineering have pioneered a new form of battery that could help solve this dilemma. The solution, which is at the proof of … Read more

Estella Bergere Leopold (1927–2024), passionate environmentalist who traced changing ecosystems

Estella Bergere Leopold (1927–2024), passionate environmentalist who traced changing ecosystems

Credit: The Aldo Leopold Foundation and University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives Estella Bergere Leopold was a palaeobotanist whose studies of fossil pollen and spores helped to reconstruct past environments and link them to the present. Her investigations of the Cenozoic era (from 66 million years ago to the present) provided some of the first insights into … Read more

#SundayReset – why changing your bed sheets is a surprising TikTok wellness trend

#SundayReset – why changing your bed sheets is a surprising TikTok wellness trend

It’s Sunday, 3pm, when it hits you: in just a few hours the weekend will be over. You probably want to hide under the covers and pretend it’s Saturday morning again, but is the better solution for the so-called Sunday Scaries actually to grab those covers, strip the bed, and get cleaning? Regular sheet changes … Read more

How the next-gen QD-OLEDs from MSI are changing the game

How the next-gen QD-OLEDs from MSI are changing the game

There’s been a sea change in the gaming monitor market: Endgame OLED has arrived. The first-generation Quantum Dot OLED panels which superseded the fast, colourful, high-contrast, original OLED panels, have evolved into ultimate gaming displays that fix the foibles of the first generation while taking colours and contrast to the next level. These new QD-OLED … Read more

Vision Pro health apps are changing medical care

Vision Pro health apps are changing medical care

Powerful new health and wellness apps take advantage of visionOS’s “infinite canvas” to use spatial experiences to improve patient outcomes in clinical settings and at home, Apple said Monday. It seems that Vision Pro health apps are changing medical care. “We’re thrilled to see the incredible apps that developers across the healthcare community are bringing … Read more

how WebAssembly is changing scientific computing

how WebAssembly is changing scientific computing

In late 2021, midway through the COVID-19 pandemic, George Stagg was preparing to give exams to his mathematics and statistics students at the University of Newcastle, UK. Some would use laptops, others would opt for tablets or mobile phones. Not all of them could even use the programming language that was the subject of the … Read more

New Jackal battle drone is changing the battlefield forever

New Jackal battle drone is changing the battlefield forever

New drone technology is changing the face of warfare and how engagements will take place. Imagine a battlefield where the skies are dominated by a new kind of warrior, one that doesn’t tire, doesn’t fear, and operates with precision that is nearly impossible for human pilots. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic movie; it’s … Read more

Adapting to the Changing Job Market with Google Bard

Adapting to the Changing Job Market with Google Bard

This guide is designed to show you how to use Google Bard to adapt to the ever-changing job market. In this rapidly evolving environment, the importance of enhancing and adapting one’s skill set cannot be overstated. To not just survive but thrive in this changing landscape, individuals must proactively engage in learning and development, ensuring … Read more

How foundation models are changing the world of AI

How foundation models are changing the world of AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming a part of our daily lives faster than anyone thought possible. It’s changing the way we live in many ways, every day, week, and month, as companies introduce new innovations. They are competing to create the most advanced AI tools and services. In this competition, foundation models have become key. These … Read more