Robots are increasingly being used to assist humans in various real-world scenarios. In order to effectively carry out daily tasks, robots must be able to manipulate different types of objects with precision and efficiency. The development of cost-effective robotic grippers is crucial in enabling robots to achieve dexterous object manipulation capabilities. Recently, researchers at Improbable
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The recent incident involving CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company, has brought to light the fragility of global technical infrastructure. The update released by CrowdStrike led to a global outage affecting millions of computers and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. This incident has underscored the vulnerabilities present in our current cybersecurity systems. The Association for Computing Machinery’s
The rise of the internet, particularly social media platforms, has led to exponential growth in online content creation. However, along with this growth comes the issue of hate speech—offensive or threatening speech targeting individuals based on characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Hate speech detection models have become crucial in moderating online content
The world of rechargeable batteries is rapidly evolving, especially with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). Traditional batteries used in EVs, such as nickel and cobalt-based ones, are not only expensive but also unsustainable in the long run. In an effort to combat these issues, researchers have been exploring the potential of lithium/manganese-based batteries as
Automatic bug assignment is a crucial task in software development, as engineers heavily rely on bug reports to fix issues. However, the presence of noises in textual bug reports can complicate the process of bug assignment. Traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques may not always be sufficient to handle these noises effectively. A recent study
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, in France has shed light on the platform’s involvement in allowing the sharing of illegal content. Despite boasting 950 million users worldwide, the platform has faced criticism for its lack of moderation of extreme content. Durov’s arrest has sparked a debate on the platform’s responsibility
The whirring wind turbines in India’s Thar desert may supply critical green energy for the country, but those living in their shadows argue that it comes at their expense. People like 65-year-old livestock herder Nena Ram feel that the turbines are useless to them, as they disrupt their age-old farming systems. In western Rajasthan state,
Telegram’s chief executive, Pavel Durov, has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris. The Franco-Russian billionaire, known for his popular messaging app, was detained at Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening. The arrest was related to alleged offenses including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and
The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Los Angeles has determined that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant. This decision directly contradicts Amazon’s claim that it should not be held responsible for the subcontractor’s staff. The findings by the regional director of
The photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first described by Einstein over a century ago, has recently been the subject of a groundbreaking study conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This study has provided new insights into electron-electron interactions, shedding light on the fundamental aspects that underpin many