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Technology news

	Engineers create a caterpillar-shaped robot that splits into segments, reassembles, hauls and crawls Engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have combined ancient paper-folding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.
	Researchers develop a biomechanical dataset for badminton performance analysis In sports training, practice is the key, but being able to emulate the techniques of professional athletes can take a player's performance to the next level. AI-based personalized sports coaching assistants can make this a reality by utilizing published datasets. With cameras and sensors strategically placed on the athlete's body, these systems can track everything, including joint movement patterns, muscle activation levels, and gaze movements.
	Microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density could power chips of the future In the ongoing quest to make electronic devices ever smaller and more energy efficient, researchers want to bring energy storage directly onto microchips, reducing the losses incurred when power is transported between various device components. To be effective, on-chip energy storage must be able to store a large amount of energy in a very small space and deliver it quickly when needed—requirements that can't be met with existing technologies.
	Turing test study shows humans rate artificial intelligence as more 'moral' than other people A new study has found that when people are presented with two answers to an ethical question, most will think the answer from artificial intelligence (AI) is better than the response from another person.
	Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities—but only once they're common Electric vehicles are often seen as the panacea to cutting emissions—and air pollution—from transport.
	Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day—the world should be paying attention Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region. But this is under growing threat.
	French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event.
	Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that In the latest round of their decades-long battle for dominance in commercial aircraft, Europe's Airbus established a clear sales lead over Boeing even before the American company encountered more fallout from manufacturing problems and ongoing safety concerns.
	'Everybody is vulnerable': Fake US school audio stokes AI alarm A fabricated audio clip of a US high school principal prompted a torrent of outrage, leaving him battling allegations of racism and anti-Semitism in a case that has sparked new alarm about AI manipulation.
	Multiplexed neuron sets make smaller optical neural networks possible Seeking to improve the practicality of optical neural networks that use wavelength division multiplexing, a research team developed a structure called multiplexed neuron sets and a corresponding backpropagation training algorithm.
	Hundreds of cities have achieved zero road deaths in a year—here's how they did it It's National Road Safety Week and it comes on the back of a year in which 1,286 people died on Australian roads. The rising road toll—up 8.2% for the year to March—included 62 children. Tragically, road deaths remain the number one killer of children in Australia.
	A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll The news about the Israel-Hamas war is filled with reports of Israeli families huddling in fear from relentless rocket attacks, Israeli tanks and artillery flattening buildings in the Gaza Strip, hundreds of kidnapped hostages imprisoned in subterranean tunnels, and millions of people driven from their homes by fighting.
	Australia's building sector must look at its carbon budget, say experts For decades, the construction industry has been largely driven by financial feasibility—focusing on cost optimization and return on investment.
	Can I take your order—and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots You might have seen viral videos of Wendy's drive-thru customers in the United States ordering their fast food from the firm's generative AI bot Wendy's FreshAI. Most show a very human-like transaction punctuated with cries of amazement at how fast, accurate and polite the system is.
	Digital human model aids design of motorcycles, based on riding posture Motorcycles are designed to accommodate the average-sized rider, leaving taller and shorter riders vulnerable to discomfort.
	Additive manufacturing could turn the tides for marine energy technologies Milk and cookies. Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. All delightfully perfect pairs. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered another promising pair: marine energy and additive manufacturing.
	Research shows VR poses privacy risks for kids—parents aren't as worried as they should be New research finds that, while an increasing number of minors are using virtual reality (VR) apps, not many parents recognize the extent of the security and privacy risks that are specific to VR technologies. The study also found that few parents are taking active steps to address those security and privacy issues, such as using parental controls built into the apps.
	Since Tesla recalled its vehicles in 2023, there have been 20 accidents and investigators are asking why Tesla is yet again undergoing scrutiny from federal regulators in the United States. The issue at hand now is whether the automotive company did enough in response to the 2023 recalls by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada. The recalls were issued after several collisions resulting from using Tesla's proprietary Autopilot system.
	The scaling back of Saudi Arabia's proposed urban mega-project sends a clear warning to other would-be utopias There is a long history of planned city building by both governments and the private sector from Brasilia to Islamabad.
	Researchers propose design methodology for hardware Gaussian random number generators A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has proposed a novel design methodology for Gaussian random number (GRN) generators tailored for SerDes simulation systems.
	3D video conferencing tool lets remote user control the view Collaborating on a physical object when two people aren't in the same room can be extremely challenging, but a new remote conferencing system allows the remote user to manipulate a view of the scene in 3D, to assist in complex tasks like debugging complicated hardware.
	Europe's auto suppliers reach the end of the road Emrullah Karaca has made brakes for the past 20 years, but he is now learning to assemble heat pumps instead, as the Continental factory where he works in northern Germany is slated to close.
	Breastfeeding moms sent photos, videos to purported lactation consultant on Facebook: Now they fear it was a scam Sleep-deprived and anxious about feeding their babies, tens of thousands of moms in Illinois and elsewhere recently turned to a variety of Facebook groups offering support for breastfeeding, pumping breast milk and postpartum care.
	Bill awaiting DeSantis' OK would end years of renewable energy policies A bill sitting on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk would end the state's support of renewable and clean energy and keep Florida reliant on fossil fuels, critics say.
	Bolster safeguards after health care cyberattack Unfortunately, hackers didn't need sophisticated skills to pull off one of the nation's most alarming and consequential health care ransomware attacks.
	How the EU transformed tech As millions of voters prepare for next month's European Parliament elections, AFP explores some of the deep transformations the 27-member bloc has made in the field of technology.
	AI technology is showing cultural biases—here's why and what can be done AI expert Professor Kevin Wong from Murdoch University's School of Information Technology says in order to deal with the problem of cultural biases in AI, it's important to understand the fundamentals of different AI techniques.
	AI approach enhances efficiency of material multiscale simulation for wearable electronics The integration of microscale and macroscale simulations has long been a computational challenge in material science. Addressing this, researchers have developed AGAT, a machine learning model that efficiently predicts the behaviors of materials used in wearable electronics, particularly focusing on CNTs/PDMS composites.
	Opinion: Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia—but it's a useful diversion from real climate action Opposition leader Peter Dutton argues Australia needs nuclear power to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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