Superconductors have fascinated scientists for over a century with their ability to conduct electricity without resistance, a property that could revolutionize modern technology. However, most superconductors only operate at extremely low temperatures, limiting their practical applications. Researchers have been tirelessly searching for materials that exhibit superconducting behavior at higher temperatures, potentially even room temperature, in
Medical records exchange has always been a critical aspect of healthcare, yet the process is often complicated due to data being stored in a variety of formats across multiple vendors. This makes it difficult for doctors and healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient information. Additionally, privacy protections surrounding patient data, such as HIPAA, create significant
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to quickly switch between different thoughts and concepts, is a valuable human trait that allows for multitasking, skill acquisition, and adaptability. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have made great strides in recent years, they still lack the same level of flexibility as humans when it comes to learning new skills and
YouTube has recently announced its plan to introduce longer ad breaks in order to provide viewers with bigger blocks of uninterrupted content within its Connected TV experiences. This decision was based on research indicating that 79% of YouTube viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together, rather than having shorter ad slots dispersed throughout a
Valve has recently announced their plans to extend SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system powering the Steam Deck, to other gaming devices beyond their own handheld console. This move opens up new possibilities for gamers who may not own a Steam Deck but still want to experience the benefits of SteamOS on different hardware. A recent
Anthropic has recently introduced prompt caching on its API, revolutionizing the way developers interact with their models. This new feature allows users to retain context between API calls, eliminating the need to constantly repeat prompts. Prompt caching has been made available in public beta on Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3 Haiku, with support for
GitHub, a popular code repository and developer platform, faced significant issues on Wednesday that affected its website and various services. The company attributed these problems to changes in its database infrastructure, causing widespread disruptions across its platform. Fortunately, GitHub has since resolved these issues and declared that its services are now fully operational. Following the
Solar energy has been a focus of research and innovation for decades, with the ultimate goal of increasing energy capture efficiency. One of the technologies that have emerged in this field is the luminescent solar concentrator (LSC), which utilizes luminescent materials to convert and concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic cells. The traditional concentrators, using mirrors and
YouTube is considering the addition of longer ad breaks to its Connected TV experiences in order to create more opportunities for uninterrupted content viewing. This decision was based on research indicating that the majority of YouTube viewers prefer having video ads grouped together rather than having shorter ad slots scattered throughout a video. Late last
In the realm of physics, researchers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what we know about the universe. One such area of study is the fractional quantum Hall effects (FQHE), where particles in a two-dimensional flatland exhibit behavior that defies conventional expectations. A recent study conducted by a team of researchers, led by Georgia State