The Backrooms: From Online Horror to Digital Tourist Attraction
A fictional internet space known as the Backrooms has evolved into a widely shared digital environment where users collaboratively explore and expand its eerie,…
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NSF Invests $83 Million in AI-Driven Data Systems to Boost U.S. Science
The National Science Foundation funds integrated data systems and services to enhance AI-driven research and innovation across U.S. scientific institutions
MIT Research Advances Automation for Nuclear Plant Operations
MIT doctoral candidate Lauren Fortier is developing supervisory control systems to enable autonomous and remote operations in nuclear plants, aiming to increase efficiency and…
Bioplastic 3D-Printed Pods Developed for Seagrass Restoration in Thailand
Murdoch and Walailak Universities have created biodegradable 3D-printed pods to protect young seagrass for improved restoration in Thailand’s coastal ecosystems
MIT Leads Multiple Projects in U.S. DOE’s Genesis Mission Phase I
MIT researchers are contributing to 15 projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Genesis Mission, focusing on AI, quantum sensing, and…
Renowned Computer Scientist Dimitri Bertsekas Dies at 83
Dimitri Bertsekas, an eminent optimization and AI researcher and prolific author, passed away on June 3, leaving a lasting impact on engineering and computer…
Model Reveals Carbon Nanotube Sensor Behavior at Extreme Temperatures
Researchers developed the first empirical model explaining how hierarchical carbon nanotube sensors perform across temperatures from -170°C to 90°C, aiding aerospace applications
Georgia Tech Students Develop Chemical Vapor Exposure Model for Safety
Georgia Tech students created a computational model to estimate chemical vapor buildup in confined spaces, improving rapid safety responses to hazardous spills
MIT Study Uncovers Method to Drastically Improve Quantum Dot LED Lifespan
MIT researchers reveal how resin encapsulation extends the operating life of quantum dot LEDs by up to 5,000 times, enabling brighter, more efficient digital…
MIT and EPFL Develop Robot That Swims and Flies Like Diving Birds
Engineers have created a lightweight flapping-wing robot that transitions seamlessly between swimming underwater and flying through air, shedding light on diving bird mechanics