Bee honey could be the unlikely key to unlocking the next era of computing
Neoromorphic computing is one step closer to becoming reality with the creation of a memristor made from honey......»»
Microsoft partners with OpenAI-rival Mistral for AI models, drawing EU scrutiny
15M euro investment comes as Microsoft hosts Mistral's GPT-4 alternatives on Azure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Microsoft announced plans to offer AI models from Mistral through its Azure cloud computing pl.....»»
Microsoft faces scrutiny from EU after partnership with OpenAI rival Mistral
15M euro investment comes as Microsoft hosts Mistral's GPT-4 alternatives on Azure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Microsoft announced plans to offer AI models from Mistral through its Azure cloud computing pl.....»»
Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
Thermal adaptation is the ability of organisms to adjust their life history traits as the temperature changes. In the case of mosquitoes, these traits can determine their risk of transmitting mosquito-borne diseases and how this risk might change in.....»»
Unlocking the color code: The role of VvBBX44 and VvMYBA1 in regulating grape anthocyanin biosynthesis
Anthocyanins significantly influence grape quality and color, with transcription factors HY5 and MYBA1 playing pivotal roles in their biosynthesis. Recent findings show that VvBBX44, a B-box protein, inhibits anthocyanin production in grapes by suppr.....»»
Unlocking the potential of protease inhibitors for enhanced pest resistance in tea plants
Protease inhibitors are a promising strategy for enhancing herbivore resistance in plants, which is crucial for addressing the significant yield losses in crops such as tea plants due to insect herbivores. Serine protease inhibitors (SERPIN) are one.....»»
NTT DATA partners with Schneider Electric to drive AI innovation at the edge
NTT DATA and Schneider Electric have unveiled a co-innovation that empowers enterprises to harness the power of edge computing. The strategic partnership introduces a unique solution that seamlessly integrates Edge, Private 5G, IOT, and Modular Data.....»»
Protecting the peppers: Unlocking the potential of the sterile insect technique
For the first time, researchers in Canada have investigated the use of the sterile insect technique for controlling populations of the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii, an economically significant crop pest in North America......»»
One of the great rivalries in PCs could collapse
According to Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, one of the greatest rivalries in computing might be coming to a surprising end......»»
Researchers harness 2D magnetic materials for energy-efficient computing
Experimental computer memories and processors built from magnetic materials use far less energy than traditional silicon-based devices. Two-dimensional magnetic materials, composed of layers that are only a few atoms thick, have incredible properties.....»»
In a doughnut in Japan, unlocking the power of the Sun
With its tangle of pipes and pumps leading to a metal pot the size of a five-storey building, Japan's JT-60SA machine looks to the untrained eye like a contraption from 1970s sci-fi......»»
Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing
42% of organizations surveyed in the US are considering or already have moved at least half of their cloud-based workloads back to on-premises infrastructures, a phenomenon known as cloud repatriation, according to Citrix. The survey showed that 94%.....»»
Apple is hardening iMessage encryption now to protect it from a threat that doesn"t exist yet
Apple is overhauling the cryptographic security of iMessage by introducing a new messaging protocol to thwart advanced computing that has yet to become a feasible threat, and probably won't for years.iMessage on an iPhoneApple already includes end-to.....»»
Unlocking the energetic secrets of collective animal movement: How group behavior reduces energy costs in fish
Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal's ability to move in complex environments, but less is known about what drives the behavior because many factors underlie its evolut.....»»
New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed
University of Pennsylvania engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed of computers.....»»
Unlocking the full potential of Auger electron spectroscopy
Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) is an incredibly useful technique for probing material samples—but current assumptions about the process ignore some of the key time-dependent effects it involves. So far, this has resulted in overly-simplified cal.....»»
Unlocking Mobile Success with Five Must-Have Traits in Mobile Analytics Tools
In today’s digital age, mobile apps have become the cornerstone of business success. As such, leveraging the right mobile analytics tools is not just an option; it’s a necessity. These tools empower businesses to understand user behavior,.....»»
Cloud Migration Assessment in Linux Systems
Today, businesses are increasingly drawn towards cloud computing solutions to improve their scalability and operational efficiency. An important step in this journey is the indispensable cloud migration assessment, a process steering organizations th.....»»
Researchers learn how nectar-laden honey bees avoid overheating
Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist......»»
A multi-ensemble atomic clock enhanced using quantum computing tools
Atomic clocks are a class of clocks that leverage resonance frequencies of atoms to keep time with high precision. While these clocks have become increasingly advanced and accurate over the years, existing versions might not best utilize the resource.....»»
Tesla"s Ultra Wideband update improves how you unlock cars with an iPhone
Tesla owners will soon find unlocking their electric car will be easier using their iPhone, with the car maker rolling out Ultra-Wideband support that will improve the mobile app experience.TeslaThe 2024.2.3 update for Tesla vehicles introduces suppo.....»»