Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials have the potential to revolutionize the field of electronic components due to their unique optoelectronic properties. However, interfacing these materials with gate dielectrics has been a major challenge, leading to the rapid degradation of transistor performance. Recent research by a team from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Soochow
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As the United States continues its push towards greater home electrification, the installation of heat pumps is becoming increasingly prevalent. Unlike more attention-grabbing technologies like electric cars or solar panels, heat pumps are quietly revolutionizing the way we heat and cool our homes. This article explores the rise of heat pumps in the United States
Following an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight, Europe’s aviation safety agency has mandated inspections of the Airbus A350 fleet. This incident, which occurred on a Zurich-bound flight shortly after take-off, was attributed to a high pressure fuel hose failure. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) emphasized the importance of ensuring passenger safety
Emotions play a vital role in human interaction, communication, and decision-making. Recognizing and understanding emotions can have significant implications across various fields, including mental health, human-computer interaction, security, and more. Traditional emotion recognition systems have predominantly relied on static images, limiting their ability to capture the dynamic nature of emotions as they evolve over time.
The Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal first came to light in 2015 when the company admitted to installing software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide. This revelation caused a major crisis for the German auto giant and has since become one of Germany’s biggest post-war industrial scandals. Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is now
Fuel cells are becoming increasingly popular as an energy-conversion solution due to their ability to generate electricity through electrochemical reactions without contributing to air pollution. These cells have the potential to power a wide range of technologies, from electric vehicles to industrial machines. However, one of the main challenges facing fuel cell technology is the
The traditional bus-based fixed routes that many suburban and exurban communities rely on for public transit may soon be a thing of the past. A group of researchers at Concordia University have put forth a new concept known as On-Demand Transit (ODT) that could potentially transform the way commuters travel to work. This innovative system,
In the world of computer science, the concept of bipartite matching has long been a challenging problem to solve. From pairing organ donors with transplant candidates to connecting drivers with passengers in rideshare apps, this task is essential for maximizing efficiency and happiness for all parties involved. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket Navlakha
Generative AI tools have been hailed as the future of business operations, promising significant time and cost savings for companies. However, the vice president of Microsoft, Vik Singh, highlights a crucial drawback in these models – the inability to admit uncertainty. Singh emphasizes the importance of AI models being able to acknowledge when they do
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a major debate among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This move has left many Brazilians feeling lost and disconnected from the world as they struggle to navigate alternative social media platforms. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform has raised