Science X Newsletter Fri, Oct 6

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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for October 6, 2023:

Technology news

	A 130g soft robot gripper that can lift 100kg Utilizing soft, flexible materials such as cloth, paper, and silicone, soft robotic grippers act like a robot's hand to perform functions such as safely grasping and releasing objects. Unlike conventional rigid material grippers, they are more flexible and safe, and are being researched for household robots that handle fragile objects such as eggs, or for logistics robots that need to carry various types of objects. However, its low load capacity makes it difficult to lift heavy objects, and its poor grasping stability makes it easy to lose the object even under mild external impact.
	Researchers create a neural network for genomics that explains how it achieves accurate predictions A team of New York University computer scientists has created a neural network that can explain how it reaches its predictions. The work reveals what accounts for the functionality of neural networks—the engines that drive artificial intelligence and machine learning—thereby illuminating a process that has largely been concealed from users.
	Dancing delicacies: Combining food and tech for interactive dining A new Monash University project programs food to "dance" across platters, providing playful and interactive culinary opportunities for diners and chefs.
	Researchers explore how cobalt and nickel in battery cathodes contribute to electrochemical properties As an integral part of its technological agenda, Russia is developing its own production of lithium-ion batteries. Despite the vast lithium reserves, battery production volumes fall short of the demand. Of special relevance is the development of high-energy-density batteries for electric cars. This challenge is addressed by both industry and science.
	US regulator is suing Amazon—here's what this could mean for your online shopping If you're one of the more than 200 million Prime members Amazon claims to have worldwide, you'll be well aware of the benefits. Among other things, it gives you access to a video and audio streaming service and free, fast delivery on all Amazon-dispatched items—for less than £100 per year.
	Two experiments make a case for using deepfakes in training videos Watching a training video featuring a deepfake version of yourself, as opposed to a clip featuring somebody else, makes learning faster, easier and more fun, according to new research led by the REVEAL research center at the University of Bath.
	Robotic cup helps wheelchair-bound users stay hydrated Mobility impairments such as those caused by cerebral palsy make it hard for people to perform even simple tasks like drinking a sip of water.
	Passengers in wheelchairs can't use most airplane washrooms. That could change With airplane bathrooms inaccessible to most people with disabilities, those who use wheelchairs have a necessary pre-flight routine: Dehydrate and hope for the best.
	Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer Perovskite-based solar cells, widely considered as successors to the currently dominant silicon cells, due to their simple and cost-effective production process combined with their excellent performance, are now the subject of in-depth research.
	Disinfection robot boosts sanitation at veterinary medical teaching hospital Robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. By some estimates, over 14 million Americans own a cleaning robot, robotic lawn mower, robotic suitcase, or other similar device.
	SEC sues Elon Musk over CEO's refusal to testify in Twitter investigation Elon Musk is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in an attempt to compel the CEO to testify regarding his 2022 purchase of Twitter, the social media site now known as X.
	Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024 Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
	UN, Red Cross want bans, curbs on killer robots The United Nations and the Red Cross this week issued a joint call for urgent new international rules to protect humanity from the potential "terrible consequences" of autonomous weapons.
	Understanding the cost of Australia's energy transition Electricity generation accounts for about a third of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.

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