Science X Newsletter Mon, Dec 11

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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for December 11, 2023:

Technology news

	Using hierarchical generative models to enhance the motor control of autonomous robots To best move in their surrounding environment and tackle everyday tasks, robots should be able to perform complex motions, effectively coordinating the movement of individual limbs. Roboticists and computer scientists have thus been trying to develop computational techniques that can artificially replicate the process through which humans plan, execute, and coordinate the movements of different body parts.
	A new model that allows robots to re-identify and follow human users In recent years, roboticists and computer scientists have introduced various new computational tools that could improve interactions between robots and humans in real-world settings. The overreaching goal of these tools is to make robots more responsive and attuned to the users they are assisting, which could in turn facilitate their widespread adoption.
	Study: Customized GPT has security vulnerability One month after OpenAI unveiled a program that allows users to easily create their own customized ChatGPT programs, a research team at Northwestern University is warning of a "significant security vulnerability" that could lead to leaked data.
	Navigating the analytics frontier: Problem-centric thinking and the cognitive revolution In today's data-driven world, data analytics has become a cornerstone of decision-making. However, despite the transformative potential, a significant number of analytics projects fail.
	Technology not growing fast enough to decarbonize steel and cement industries by 2050, says study Steel and cement are two materials that no society can do without. Their production comes with a significant carbon footprint, however. To meet zero-emission targets under the Paris Agreement, countries, cities, and industries are depending on new large-scale infrastructure for CO2 transport and storage, renewable electricity and green hydrogen.
	Scientists 3D print self-heating microfluidic devices MIT researchers have used 3D printing to produce self-heating microfluidic devices, demonstrating a technique which could someday be used to rapidly create cheap, yet accurate, tools to detect a host of diseases.
	Portable, non-invasive, mind-reading AI turns thoughts into text In a world-first, researchers from the GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can decode silent thoughts and turn them into text.
	Rail industry urged to consider safety risks of space weather Train accidents could be caused by solar storms switching signaling from red to green according to new research examining the impact of space weather.
	4 east African countries are going for nuclear power—why this is a bad idea The east Africa region has the fastest growing population in Africa. Between 2013 and 2017, its growth rate was twice the African average. The region is also experiencing strong economic growth. It's sub-Saharan share of GDP has risen from 14% in 2000 to 21% in 2022.
	EU strikes deal on landmark AI law EU member states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Friday on how to draft "historic" rules regulating artificial intelligence models such as ChatGPT—after 36 hours of negotiations.
	Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they're not left behind John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy a copy of Street Sense, the local paper that covers issues related to the homeless and employs unhoused individuals as its vendors.
	What did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas war are among the year's top internet searches Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.
	French AI start-up Mistral AI raises 385 mn euros French artificial intelligence start-up Mistral AI announced Sunday it had raised 385 million euros ($414 million), becoming one of Europe's two AI leaders.
	AWS chief Adam Selipsky talks generative AI, Amazon's investment in Anthropic and cloud cost cutting Adam Selipsky is shepherding Amazon's cloud unit at one of the most important moments in tech history.
	Researchers give robots better tools to manage conflicts in dialogues A new thesis from Umeå University shows how robots can manage conflicts and knowledge gaps in dialogues with people. By understanding the reasons behind dialogues that don't unfold as expected, researchers have developed strategies and mechanisms that could be important when living side by side.
	VR users need an emotional connection to virtual worlds, not better graphics, study finds Being wowed by powerful graphics is not enough for a person to feel fully immersed in a virtual-reality (VR) world—a strong emotional response to the simulated environment is essential too, according to a new study from the University of Bath published in the 2023 CHI Conference proceedings.
	Research group releases white papers on governance of AI Providing a resource for U.S. policymakers, a committee of MIT leaders and scholars has released a set of policy briefs that outlines a framework for the governance of artificial intelligence. The approach includes extending current regulatory and liability approaches in pursuit of a practical way to oversee AI.
	Q&A: How to harness energy from Africa's garbage dumps—and save billions in future damage New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse gases. However, using methane gas to generate energy instead could save the continent billions of dollars. We talk to sustainability scientist and author of the research, Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor.
	Threads countdown teases app's potential EU launch The wait could be over for internet users in the European Union keen to sign up to Threads, an Instagram app.
	Microsoft, US labor group team up on AI Microsoft and the AFL-CIO, the pre-eminent labor group in the United States, have entered into a partnership to better address the consequences of artificial intelligence on the workforce and to guide government regulation.
	Turning the problem into the solution in natural gas power plants Natural gas is one of the largest contributors to the world's energy and a viable fuel for many different uses. Natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plants, in particular, are a highly efficient system design that will likely continue providing long-term baseload electricity.
	'Energy droughts' in wind and solar can last nearly a week, research shows Solar and wind power may be free, renewable fuels, but they also depend on natural processes that humans cannot control. It's one thing to acknowledge the risks that come with renewable energy: the sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't always blow, but what happens when the grid loses both of these energy sources at the same time?
	Analyzing interactions between radiation and matter for a long-term plutonium storage strategy Long-running research between the UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and The University of Manchester, UK, has probed the complex interplay between the surface features of plutonium dioxide and its surrounding environment. The new results provide even more confidence in a long-term storage strategy.
	Amazon asks federal judge to dismiss the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against the company Attorneys for Amazon on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant, arguing the agency is attacking policies that benefit consumers and competition.
	New trains, new tracks: US rail to get much-needed facelift Old-fashioned, slow, infrequent and often non-existent, trains have long been the poor relation of cars and planes in the United States.
	TikTok announces $1.5 bn deal to restart Indonesia online shop TikTok on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment in GoTo in a deal that would allow the Chinese-owned short video app to restart its online shop in Indonesia.
	How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it's also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That's why it's crucial to be extra vigilant about your cybersecurity during this time.
	The future of nuclear energy will be decided in Idaho The global resurgence for nuclear energy starts in the barren, high desert of Idaho.
	Unmanned surface vehicles ensure reservoir security in China A new drone boat has successfully completed its mission in a reservoir located in Shenzhen, China. Developed by a collaborative research team led by scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences, this security unmanned surface vehicle features a larger size, enhanced functionality, and greater intelligence.

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