Technology

The field of emotional recognition technology is advancing rapidly, with new research paving the way for improved accuracy and speed in analyzing human emotions. A recent study conducted by Lanbo Xu of Northeastern University in Shenyang, China, has introduced a groundbreaking method using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze facial expressions in real-time video sequences.

Fuel cells have long been considered a promising energy-conversion solution that can 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 machinery. However, a significant barrier to their widespread adoption has been the reliance on expensive materials

The “dieselgate” scandal that rocked Volkswagen started nine years ago, thrusting the German auto giant into an unprecedented crisis. In 2015, VW confessed to using software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide, initiating one of the most significant post-war industrial scandals in Germany. The scandal tarnished Volkswagen’s reputation and raised serious questions

The traditional bus-based fixed routes that we are accustomed to may soon be a thing of the past. A group of researchers at Concordia University have proposed a revolutionary new approach to public transit that they believe could be a game-changer for suburban commuters. This innovative solution, known as On-Demand Transit (ODT), is based on

In the realm of computer science, bipartite matching is a fundamental issue that arises in various scenarios. From rideshare apps to organ donations, the task of pairing two sets of entities efficiently is crucial. Saket Navlakha, an Associate Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has delved into this problem by drawing inspiration from biology, specifically

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way companies operate, promising to save time and money through the use of generative AI tools. Despite the advancements in technology, there is a fundamental challenge that needs to be addressed – the ability for AI models to admit when they do not have the answer. This lack of humility

The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has sparked a heated debate among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s platform created a divide as many Brazilians struggled to navigate other social media platforms in its absence. This move came after Musk refused to name

In Nairobi, Kenya, a Robot Cafe has opened its doors, marking a new era in the hospitality industry. The cafe, equipped with three robots named Claire, R24, and Nadia, is a unique establishment that showcases the intersection of technology and food service. With the aim to provide entertainment and a novel experience for diners, the

Artificial intelligence researchers have recently made significant strides in combatting the use of AI for generating child sexual abuse imagery. The LAION research dataset, a widely used index of online images and captions utilized by AI image-generator tools, was found to contain over 2,000 links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery. This discovery prompted immediate

Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) have become increasingly popular in various industries for training purposes. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has shed light on how using these technologies can temporarily alter the way individuals perceive and interact with the real world. The findings of this study have