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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for April 23, 2024:

Technology news

	A new framework to generate human motions from language prompts Machine learning-based models that can autonomously generate various types of content have become increasingly advanced over the past few years. These frameworks have opened new possibilities for filmmaking and for compiling datasets to train robotics algorithms.
	How potatoes, corn and beans led to breakthrough in smart windows technology Smart windows are an exciting technology, capable of blocking out or letting in more light as needed, potentially reducing energy costs of large buildings by making them more efficient. This technology has already hit the market, but widespread adoption remains limited by cost and other factors.
	Researchers develop high-energy-density aqueous battery based on halogen multi-electron transfer Traditional non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries have a high energy density, but their safety is compromised due to the flammable organic electrolytes they utilize.
	Holographic displays offer a glimpse into an immersive future Setting the stage for a new era of immersive displays, researchers are one step closer to mixing the real and virtual worlds in an ordinary pair of eyeglasses using high-definition 3D holographic images, according to a study led by Princeton University researchers.
	Aerogel-based phase change materials improve thermal management, reduce microwave emissions in electronic devices Electronic devices are getting more and more complex as they are built to carry out an ever-increasing number of functions. This can be seen in the increased functionality in our personal devices such as our phones, tablets and watches, let alone in industrial devices. However, their growing complexity can lead to performance and safety issues. These issues include device overheating or emitting microwaves that can result in health issues and that can reduce a device's performance and interfere with other devices.
	Personalization has the potential to democratize who decides how LLMs behave A new paper from researchers at Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, highlights the benefits and risks of personalizing Large Language Models (LLMS) to their users.
	Researchers develop tiny chip that can safeguard user data while enabling efficient computing on a smartphone Health-monitoring apps can help people manage chronic diseases or stay on track with fitness goals, using nothing more than a smartphone. However, these apps can be slow and energy-inefficient because the vast machine-learning models that power them must be shuttled between a smartphone and a central memory server.
	The world's largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one The world's largest 3D printer has created a house that can cut construction time and labor. An even larger printer unveiled on Tuesday may one day create entire neighborhoods.
	Super Mario hackers' tricks could protect software from bugs, study finds Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest.
	Tesla earnings a 'moment of truth' for Musk after stumbles Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces heightened pressure with Tuesday's earnings report to reassure investors that recent stumbles are simply unexpected speed bumps—and not indications of a road to decline.
	Spotify swings to profit, paying subscribers rise Music and podcast streaming giant Spotify reported Tuesday an increase in the number of paying subscribers and a rare but lower-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter.
	You don't need to own an iPhone for the government lawsuit against Apple to benefit you Last month, the Department of Justice filed its long-awaited antitrust suit against Apple, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market. This makes Apple the last of the U.S.-based tech giants to face a major monopolization lawsuit from a federal agency. (Google also faces one from the Justice Department; Facebook and Amazon have been sued by the Federal Trade Commission.)
	Extracting high-purity gold from electrical and electronic waste Korea relies on imports for most of its metal resources, and in recent years, due to resource depletion and rising raw material prices, 'circular resources' that recycle waste metal resources have emerged. In response, SK hynix has established a mid- to long-term plan to increase the percentage of copper, gold, etc. recovered and reused from waste generated in the semiconductor manufacturing process to more than 30% by 2030, and Samsung Electronics is running a collection program for used mobile phones in cooperation with E-circulation Governance, a non-profit corporation.
	More support needed to help households transition to green energy, UK research concludes Citizens will need greater financial support and advice as they make the switch to decarbonized heat sources, research from Cardiff University shows.
	The use of AI in war games could change military strategy The rise of commercially viable generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform a vast range of sectors. This transformation will be particularly profound in contemporary military education.
	Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill.
	Researchers propose a new method for wind turbine blade recycling While wind energy is becoming one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world, wind turbine blade waste emerges as a critical issue. Addressing this urgent environmental concern, Lithuanian researchers have developed an innovative solution, claiming that the benefits of pyrolysis can help reduce pollution.
	Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over technology the company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, bringing the total number of terminated staff to more than 50, a group representing the workers said.
	Researchers achieve sustainable recovery of minerals from e-waste There's some irony in the fact that devices that seem indispensable to modern life—mobile phones, personal computers, and anything battery-powered—depend entirely on minerals extracted from mining, one of the most ancient of human industries. Once their usefulness is spent, we typically return these objects to the earth in landfills, by the millions.
	New mitigation framework reduces bias in classification outcomes We use computers to help us make (hopefully) unbiased decisions. The problem is that machine-learning algorithms do not always make fair classifications if human bias is embedded in the data used to train them—which is often the case in practice.
	Coordinate-wise monotonic transformations enable privacy-preserving age estimation with 3D face point cloud In a recent publication in Science China Life Sciences, a research team led by Professor Jing-Dong Jackie Han and Ph.D. student Xinyu Yang from Peking University established a deep learning model for age estimation using non-registered 3D face point clouds. They also proposed the coordinate-wise monotonic transformation algorithm to isolate age-related facial features from identifiable human faces.
	New model elevates UAV efficiency in next-gen wireless networks Researchers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Computing and Engineering, and independent researchers have developed a model, dubbed GREENSKY, that significantly enhances the energy efficiency and operational time of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in cellular networks.
	Opinion: The move by Apple Memories to block potentially upsetting content illustrates Big Tech's reach How do algorithms determine the way we interact with our memories?
	With a game show as his guide, researcher uses AI to predict deception Using data from a 2002 game show, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has taught a computer how to tell if you are lying.
	Insider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation Alex Popken was a longtime trust and safety executive at Twitter focusing on content moderation before leaving in 2023. She was the first employee there dedicated to moderating Twitter's advertising business when she started in 2013.
	Musk lashes Australian order demanding X remove stabbing videos Tech bad boy Elon Musk on Tuesday vowed to challenge demands that his social media platform X take down videos of a recent Sydney church stabbing.
	Honda to build major EV plant in Canada: govt source Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada, a Canadian government source familiar with the multibillion-dollar project told AFP on Monday.
	EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app's 'addictive' rewards The EU on Monday launched a probe into TikTok's spinoff Lite app and threatened to suspend an "addictive" feature on it that rewards users for watching and liking videos, amid child-safety concerns.
	Wall Street is looking to Tesla's earnings for clues to Musk's plan to restore company's wild growth Faced with falling global sales and a diving stock price, Tesla has slashed prices again on some of its electric vehicles and its "Full Self Driving" system in an apparent effort to boost the company's earnings growth.
	Scientists revisit multi-dimensional classification from a dimension-wise perspective While the class imbalance issue has been extensively investigated within the multi-class paradigm, its study in the multi-dimensional classification (MDC) context has been limited due to the imbalance shift phenomenon. A sample's classification as a minor or major class instance becomes ambiguous when it belongs to a minor class in one labeling dimension (LD) and a major class in another.
	Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a plan to deal with one.
	UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a "substantial portion of people in America" may have been taken in the cyberattack earlier this year on its Change Healthcare business.
	General Motors lifts 2024 profit forecast after strong Q1 General Motors reported higher profits Tuesday thanks to continued strength in North America that offset a loss in its China business, enabling the carmaker to lift its forecast.
	The exploration and practice of low-altitude airspace flight service and traffic management in China As China propels itself into a new era of aviation with its significant advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the nation is on the brink of a transformative shift in low-altitude airspace management. These changes are driven by an urgent need to integrate a burgeoning number of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace, posing unique challenges and opportunities for regulation, technology, and industry practices.

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