Though much of artificial intelligence in 2024 has been focused on improving existing systems and technologies, there are plenty of companies and researchers testing what large-language models are capable of, and how they might impact other critical industries, from transportation to finance - and, as seen in a recent study from the University of Copenhagen, the medical industry.
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The 2024 Olympics are currently underway in Paris, France - and while a lot of news has been made about the cleaning of the River Seine and the ever-popular cardboard beds athletes sleep on in Olympic Village, this year’s Games have taken a number of additional steps in ensuring this year’s competitions are among the greenest in history.
With an overall goal of cutting carbon…
As useful as ammonia is, its impact on the environment can’t be overstated; by most assessments, it is the second most harmful product (to cement) in terms of carbon emissions, due to the high temperatures and energy used to produce the colorless gas. However, that problem may finally have a solution, with a group of University of Illinois Chicago engineers who have developed a new, greener ammonia production process.
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Though our phones and watches have grown to become smarter, more durable and versatile, the limitations of these devices, particularly for medical and accessibility functions, is limited by its power. Quite literally; essentially any wearable medical or health measurement device is powered by a battery of some sort, a problem scientists have been trying to solve with smaller, more efficient power devices - like photovoltaics, which are non…
