Science X Newsletter Mon, Oct 2

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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for October 2, 2023:

Technology news

	Is explosive growth ahead for AI? As we plunge head-on into the game-changing dynamic of general artificial intelligence, observers are weighing in on just how huge an impact it will have on global societies. Will it drive explosive economic growth as some economists project, or are such claims unrealistically optimistic?
	Can a roof's material cool the outside air and lower energy demand? Concrete sidewalks, black asphalt streets, traffic, brick and steel buildings. These common city elements can retain heat and increase temperatures in a phenomenon called the urban heat island effect.
	Study shows users can be primed to believe certain things about an AI chatbot's motives, influencing their interactions Someone's prior beliefs about an artificial intelligence agent, like a chatbot, have a significant effect on their interactions with that agent and their perception of its trustworthiness, empathy, and effectiveness, according to a new study.
	'Impossible' millimeter wave sensor has wide potential Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a proof-of-concept sensor that may usher in a new era for millimeter wave radars. In fact, they call its design a "mission impossible" made possible.
	Instant evolution: AI designs new robot from scratch in seconds A team led by Northwestern University researchers has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch.
	Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.
	Meta technology chief defends tech titan's AI strategy Meta's chief technology officer is quick to push back on assertions that the company has fallen behind rivals like ChatGPT in the explosive surge across the tech industry in generative AI.
	AI Vincent Van Gogh says you're wrong about his ear AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear.
	Researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables Imagine a stretchable and durable sensor patch for monitoring the rehabilitation of patients with elbow or knee injuries, or an unbreakable and reliable wearable device that measures a runner's cardiac activities during training to prevent life-threatening injuries. Innovations in wearable technology are often limited by the electronic circuits—which are usually made of conductive metals that are either stiff or prone to damage—that power these smart devices.
	Scientists film sound waves in a crystal To predict how materials behave, one must first know their characteristics. Further, suppose you want to manipulate or design new materials and have them serve some technological purpose in, for example, electronic or photonic circuits. In that case, you need to understand the structural dynamics very, very well.
	European telecom firms urge EU to make big tech pay The heads of European telecoms firms, including Orange and Vodafone, on Monday urged the EU to make tech and streaming giants pay for the massive amounts of bandwidth they use.
	Replacing gas heating with reverse-cycle aircon leaves some people feeling cold. Why? And what's the solution? Researchers and policymakers are advocating all-electric housing to reduce energy bills and emissions. Using energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners is a core element of the shift from gas.
	Are NFTs really dead and buried? All signs point to 'yes' Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are in dire straits. With the market in a severe downturn, it's safe to assume the NFT bubble has well and truly burst.
	Researchers are tapping into psychology to improve AI to help robots interact more like humans A robot rushes down a busy hospital corridor dodging random foot traffic. With a subtle gesture from a care provider, the robot enters a room and hands over drugs to a waiting bedside nurse.
	Google monopoly trial shows appetite for enforcement on Big Tech, antitrust experts say It's so associated with web searching that it's become a verb.
	Is it really sustainable for everyone to own an electric car? Norway is often seen as a shining example of how a country can make its transportation greener by encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars. But Norway's approach isn't for everyone—and it may be hampering the country's efforts to make its transport solutions truly climate friendly.
	Study introduces new internet addiction spectrum. Where are you on the scale? Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to research from the University of Surrey. Older people (those 24 years and older) spend 4.6 hours online.
	At the end of the road, EV batteries have no particular place to go Transport is at a crossroads as we move away from filling our tanks with liquid fossil fuels and powering them up from battery charging points. However, the lithium-ion batteries that displaced those tanks have a finite lifespan and must be replaced when their recharge capacity falls below a usable level. With millions of electric vehicles set to be driving our roads in the coming decades, the shift to a promised greener, cleaner future for transport is well underway…but only if we can manage the battery waste and ensure that their batteries don't end up in a pile-up of electrical waste.
	A novel framework for smooth avatar-user synchronization in the metaverse Mobile phones, smartwatches and earbuds are some gadgets that we carry around without much thought. The increasingly digitized world sees a shrinking gap between human and technology, and many researchers and companies are interested in how technology can be further integrated into our lives.
	Researcher focuses on improving accessibility of online graphics for blind users The beauty of a nice infographic published alongside a news or magazine story is that it makes numeric data more accessible to the average reader. But for blind and visually impaired users, such graphics often have the opposite effect.
	Apple working on fix for iPhone 15 models running hot Apple on Monday said it is working to fix a "bug" it said was among reasons some newly released iPhone 15 smartphones are heating up.
	Microsoft CEO hits out at 'dominant' Google in US trial Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a US court on Monday that Google's dominance of the search engine market made it very hard for rivals to emerge, hitting out sharply at the business practices of his company's archrival.
	Austria rail operator OeBB unveils new night trains Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains—a response to demands from travelers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars.
	Crypto industry grapples with FTX fallout as trial looms The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on trial this week, sparked shock waves worldwide, with regulators still seeking to get to grips with the sector.
	Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy Red hot sparks fly through the air as a worker in a heat-resistant suit pokes a long metal rod into a nickel smelter, coaxing the molten metal from a crucible at a processing facility on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

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