Science X Newsletter Fri, Oct 13

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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for October 13, 2023:

Technology news

	A promising molecular catalyst for aqueous polysulfide-based redox flow batteries In recent years, researchers have been exploring the potential of a wide range of new battery technologies, including so-called redox flow batteries. Redox flow batteries, also known as flow batteries, are battery cells that generate electricity and store energy via so-called redox chemical reactions.
	Researchers measure global consensus over the ethical use of AI To examine the global state of AI ethics, a team of researchers from Brazil performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of global guidelines for AI use. Publishing October 13 in in the journal Patterns, the researchers found that, while most of the guidelines valued privacy, transparency, and accountability, very few valued truthfulness, intellectual property, or children's rights. Additionally, most of the guidelines described ethical principles and values without proposing practical methods for implementing them and without pushing for legally binding regulation.
	Hybrid transistors with silk protein set stage for integration of biology and microelectronics Your phone may have more than 15 billion tiny transistors packed into its microprocessor chips. The transistors are made of silicon, metals like gold and copper, and insulators that together take an electric current and convert it to 1s and 0s to communicate information and store it. The transistor materials are inorganic, basically derived from rock and metal.
	Smaller, lighter lithium-sulfur battery lowers costs and improves recycling options Researchers at Monash University have developed a new lithium-sulfur battery design with a nanoporous polymer-coated lithium foil anode that reduces the amount of lithium required in a single battery.
	Scientists begin building AI for scientific discovery using tech behind ChatGPT An international team of scientists, including from the University of Cambridge, have launched a new research collaboration that will leverage the same technology behind ChatGPT to build an AI-powered tool for scientific discovery.
	Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
	French taxi drivers bring unfair competition case against Uber Around 2,480 taxi drivers will embark on another round of their latest legal fight against Uber in Paris on Friday accusing the American giant of unfair competition as they seek around 455 million euros in damages.
	A cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries: Aqueous rechargeable batteries This summer, the planet has been suffering from unprecedented heat waves and heavy rainfalls. Developing renewable energy and expanding associated infrastructure has become an essential survival strategy to ensure the sustainability of the planet in crisis, but it has obvious limitations due to the volatility of electricity production, which relies on uncertain variables like labile weather conditions.
	Wave energy devices will soon head to new testing facility—but they are missing something Which is cheaper: a semi-taut spread or a catenary weight-float?
	Dumbing down or wising up: How will generative AI change the way we think? Information is a valuable commodity. And thanks to technology, there are millions of terabytes of it online.
	New method measures gas pressure with high precision A newly-developed instrument makes it possible to measure gas pressure by using laser light. The method, developed at Umeå University and the Industrial Doctoral School for Research and Innovation, provides very precise measurements and can, for example, quickly detect extremely small gas leaks.
	Cryptocurrency in professional sports poses financial risk to fans, new report finds The University of Liverpool Management School has contributed to a new report by the government's Culture, Media and Sport Committee warning that the promotion of crypto assets in professional sport is putting fans at financial risk and potentially damaging the reputations of clubs.
	Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when compared to regular jet fuel.
	TSMC applies for 'permanent' permit to export US equipment to China factory Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Friday it has applied for—and expects to receive—permanent authorization from Washington to allow the export of US chip-making equipment to its China-based factory.
	Vietnam automaker sends EVs to Laos for electric taxi service Vietnamese automaker VinFast on Friday sent 150 cars to neighboring Laos for the launch of an electric taxi service, months after starting a similar scheme at home.
	Meta says content controls ramped up for Hamas-Israel conflict Meta on Friday said it was putting special resources towards cracking down on illegal and problematic content related to the assault by Hamas in Israel and its aftermath.
	EU warns Google over YouTube disinfo in wake of Hamas attack The EU's top tech enforcer, Commissioner Thierry Breton, warned Google parent Alphabet on Friday to be wary of potential "illegal content and disinformation" on its YouTube platform.
	Hydrogen hubs too reliant on fossil fuels, expert says The Biden administration has announced the locations of seven regional manufacturing hubs that will receive a portion of $7 billion in initial funding to help jumpstart a hydrogen industry.
	US auto union warns of more last-minute strikes as Detroit talks drag The US auto workers union announced Friday no new strike targets, but the group's president said the labor action had entered a new stage involving last-minute walkouts.

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