Science X Newsletter Wed, Oct 11

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Technology news

	A new reconfigurable field-effect transistor and memory device based on a 2D heterostructure Transistors are crucial components of most electronics on the market today, including computers, smartphones, wearables and numerous other devices. These components, generally based on semiconducting materials, are designed to switch, detect and amplify current inside devices, controlling the flow of electricity inside them during their operation.
	Mimicking 'plant power' through artificial photosynthesis Solar panels are an increasingly popular way to generate electricity from the sun's energy. Although humans are still figuring out how to reliably turn that energy into fuel, plants have been doing it for eons through photosynthesis.
	Morphogenesis of self-assembling microelectronic modules could yield sustainable living technology It is now apparent that the mass-produced artifacts of technology in our increasingly densely populated world—whether electronic devices, cars, batteries, phones, household appliances, or industrial robots—are increasingly at odds with the sustainable bounded ecosystems achieved by living organisms based on cells over millions of years.
	Making rad maps with robot dogs In 2013, researchers carried a Microsoft Kinect camera through houses in Japan's Fukushima Prefecture. The device's infrared light traced the contours of the buildings, making a rough 3D map. On top of this, the team layered information from an early version of a hand-held gamma-ray imager, displaying the otherwise invisible nuclear radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.
	Consortium runs world's first hydrogen-powered gas turbine A European consortium on Wednesday said it had in a world first successfully tested a gas turbine fully powered by hydrogen, opening the way to slashing carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries like cement.
	Unmanned and unbothered: Autonomous intelligent oceanic exploration is upon us The ocean has always been a force to be reckoned with when it comes to understanding and traversing its seemingly limitless blue waters. Past innovations such as deep-sea submersibles and ocean-observing satellites have helped illuminate some wonders of the ocean though many questions still remain.
	Deception or collaboration: How do we deal with internet rating systems? As social animals, humans communicate with and influence one another by leaving digital traces on the Internet, particularly by using star rating systems on collaborative platforms. Many e-commerce sites use this technique to allow users to share their hotel or restaurant experiences, for example. But under what conditions can these traces enable a group to cooperate, and can we trust them?
	Crowdsourced traffic data can help ease time stuck in traffic, says transport expert A UNSW transport expert may have the found the solution to one of the biggest pet peeves of drivers: sitting in traffic.
	Research finds global governance shift in perception of AI, but says more debate is crucial For three global organizations, the discourse around AI has shifted from negative concerns about privacy and the mass collection of data to more positive debates about how it can be used as a tool and a facilitator of change, says a Malmö University academic in a recently published article in AI & SOCIETY.
	The past and present of 3D-printed critical materials for rechargeable batteries 3D printing, as a promising additive manufacturing technology, is being widely used in the development of various electrochemical energy storage devices (EESD), such as batteries and supercapacitors at both nano and macro scale. This is due to its outstanding flexibility in manufacturing, capability in geometric design, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness.
	Metal organic frameworks could turn greenhouse gas into 'gold' Fluorine can be a beneficial ingredient in medicines because of its excellent pharmacological properties, according to Phillip Milner, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). But fluorinated chemicals can be difficult—even dangerous—to work with, requiring complex instrumentation.
	Commentary: Amazon is being sued by the government. What will that mean for consumers? Last month, the Federal Trade Commission filed a major complaint in federal district court alleging that Amazon is an illegal monopoly. The FTC may be able to win its case. But given the limits of American antitrust law, that legal victory would do little to curb Amazon's economic power.
	Dark patterns: How online companies strive to keep your money and data when you try to leave Have you signed up to an online service for a free trial, decided it isn't for you, but still ended up paying for it months—or even years—later? Or tried cancelling a subscription, and found yourself giving up during the painstaking process? If so, there's a good chance you have encountered a "dark pattern."
	How sodium-ion batteries could make electric cars cheaper Cars that burn petrol and diesel must be replaced with renewable alternatives if the climate crisis is to be overcome. Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely viewed as the best option available.
	How pre-cooling homes could dramatically reduce energy usage It's a typical, sweltering August day in Los Angeles, with temperatures pushing 95° downtown. When people get home from work in the late afternoon, the first thing they do is crank up the AC to cool their overheated homes.
	Rolling resistance of bicycle tires with ambient temperature in focus Research published in the International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing has investigated how the rolling resistance of bicycle tires against the road surface are most affected by ambient temperature and the pressure to which the tires have been inflated. The findings could have implications for tire design and maintenance when considering the efficiency of e-bikes that have a motor to assist the cyclist's pedal power.
	Could robots control whips? Researchers test the extremes of human motor control to advance robotics On any given day, Richards Hall on Northeastern University's Boston campus is filled with the sound of students' shuffling feet or energetic class discussions, but this week you might have heard something else: a whip cracking.
	Researchers create dataset to address object recognition problem in machine learning When is an apple not an apple? If you're a computer, the answer is when it's been cut in half.
	Chinese scientists join Fukushima water review Chinese scientists will this month take part in extensive sampling of Fukushima's coastal waters for the first time since the release of treated wastewater from its stricken nuclear plant began, Japanese officials said Wednesday.
	Securing the food pipeline from cyberattacks Sensors detecting the amount of food that herds of cattle are eating. Machines taking thousands of photos of fruit per second to detect their defects and sort them by quality. Robots packing fruit and vegetables into bags and boxes for purchase at grocery stores.
	EU's tech 'sheriff' sounds disinfo alarm with Musk, Zuckerberg Brussels is demanding that X and Meta crack down on disinformation, as fake and misleading online posts proliferate in the wake of Hamas's deadly assault in Israel.
	Bluesky, the X rival boosted by EU's tech enforcer Since Elon Musk hollowed out Twitter's staffing, pushed services behind a paywall and renamed it X, many users have been thrashing around for an alternative social media platform.
	Profits up at Indian IT giant TCS on overseas growth Profits for Indian software giant TCS were up 8.7 percent on-year in the September quarter thanks to robust growth in emerging markets and client loyalty, the company announced Wednesday.
	The Washington Post plans to cut 240 jobs through voluntary buyouts The Washington Post plans to cut 240 jobs through the offering of voluntary buyouts, the newspaper announced Tuesday.
	Titanic submersible debris, human remains recovered More debris and suspected human remains have been recovered from a privately owned submersible which failed catastrophically in June while on a mission to the Titanic, the US Coast Guard said.
	Shifting lifestyle trends boost household demand for energy, finds Australian report Monash University's Emerging Technologies Research Lab has unveiled massive shifts in future household energy demands in a new report published today. The study offers energy distribution networks an invaluable glimpse into the future—empowering them to sharpen their forecasts, develop future business plans, and ensure the lights stay on.
	Key witness gives more damning evidence at US crypto trial The former partner and girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried told a New York courtroom on Wednesday that she constantly worried that clients of their FTX crypto platform would discover they were being defrauded.
	Researchers plot a course for building a 'digital twin' of the brain Recent developments in neuroscience and brain-inspired artificial intelligence have opened up new possibilities in understanding intelligence. Now, a research team led by Tianzi Jiang at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has outlined the key components and properties of an innovative platform called the Digital Twin Brain, which could bridge the gap between biological and artificial intelligence and provide new insights into both.

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