Using Nanotechnology to Clear Nuclear Waste
A considerable amount of radioactive waste is generated by the production and usage of nuclear energy. The disposal of this waste is strictly regulated due to its toxicity to all living beings and the environment. In response to the rapid increase in human demand for nuclear energy, new materials and technologies are projected to play […]
The Molecular Processes Behind Graphene-Plant Root Interactions
A recent study published in the journal ACS Agricultural Science & Technology examined the effects of graphene treatment on plant growth and respiration. Graphene: An Important Nanomaterial Graphene is a carbon nanocomposite with excellent physiochemical characteristics, making it a preferred material for optoelectronics, bioengineering, advanced manufacturing, environmental conservation, and agricultural production. The effects of graphene […]
Nanotechnology and Organic Farming Partner to Improve Crops
Organic food production involves the cultivation of crops without the use of chemical fertilizers. Although organic fertilizers maintain a better soil structure and ecosystem, crop yields are low. Hence, there is a need for sustainable agricultural techniques to ensure a better food supply to meet the global demand. Nanotechnology and Organic Farming Partner to Improve […]
Deepfake master behind those viral Tom Cruise videos says the technology should be regulated
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. The visual effects artist who created three deepfake videos of Tom Cruise that went viral on TikTok last week said he’s in favor of laws that would regulate use of the technology. “I strongly […]
Different Dietary Fibers Affect the Body in Unique Ways
Fibers found in food are a motley bunch: some are long and straight, others branched and broad. They can have opposite charges and varied solubilities, and our foods contain them in assorted combinations and dosages. Despite this diversity, researchers often lump them together into one group—“dietary fiber”—which can muddy each fiber’s individual effects on the […]
Deepfake video of Zelenskyy could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ in info war, experts warn
A fake and heavily manipulated video depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy circulated on social media and was placed on a Ukrainian news website by hackers Wednesday before it was debunked and removed. The video, which shows a rendering of the Ukrainian president appearing to tell his soldiers to lay down their arms and surrender the […]
What is a deepfake? Everything you need to know about the AI-powered fake media
Deepfakes use deep learning artificial intelligence to replace the likeness of one person with another in video and other digital media. There are concerns that deepfake technology can be used to create fake news and misleading, counterfeit videos. Computers have been getting increasingly better at simulating reality. Modern cinema, for example, relies heavily on computer-generated […]
This software differentiates authentic images from deepfakes
According to a 2022 study, human headshots created by artificial intelligence have now crossed the uncanny valley, meaning that we are now more likely to think a fake face is real than an authentic one. Synthetic media—photos and videos created by tech—are now so advanced and prevalent that deepfakes are no longer just the work […]
Finding your car in a parking lot relies on this newly discovered brain circuit
When exploring a new environment, mice make use of a unique long-distance connection in the brain that prompts them to pay attention to the most salient features of the environment, according to new research from UC San Francisco. The link, originating in the prefrontal cortex and stretching to the hippocampus, provides evidence of how the […]
Dog coronavirus jumps to humans, with a protein shift
Cornell University researchers have identified a shift that occurs in canine coronavirus that may provide clues as to how it transmits from animals to humans. A new canine coronavirus was first identified in two Malaysian human patients who developed pneumonia in 2017-18. A group of other scientists isolated the canine coronavirus, sequenced it, and published […]