30-Jan-2025 Q&A: DeepSeek AI assistant and the future of AI Penn State News that artificial intelligence (AI) assistant DeepSeek can compete with models like ChatGPT and Gemini for a fraction of the cost and computing power made headlines on Monday (Jan. 27). The reporting caused technology and energy stocks to sink as much as 21% and raised questions about AI strategies. Penn State experts across the AI and business landscapes explained in the following Q&A what DeepSeek is and what it means for the future of AI.
30-Jan-2025 More efficient batteries with quantum photonics Politecnico di Milano The QLASS project, coordinated by Politecnico di Milano, aims to develop a quantum photonic computer, a computer that utilises the quantum properties of photons, the elementary particles that make up light. Quantum computers are computing devices that utilise the properties of quantum mechanics to accelerate the resolution of numerous computational problems. No quantum computers currently exist that are large and accurate enough to solve problems of industrial importance. QLASS will develop novel algorithms capable of exploiting the features of the innovative quantum photonic processor. To demonstrate the potential of the new hardware and software, the photonic quantum computer will be used to design high-capacity, efficient lithium batteries.
30-Jan-2025 Mentorship that matters National Center for Supercomputing Applications It’s not uncommon to be paired with a mentor or ambassador when you start a new job – someone who will help you with the ins and outs of a particular organization and answer questions as they arise. However, NCSA takes the standard and sets the bar higher with a proactive approach to mentoring that employs intentional planning and strategies.
30-Jan-2025 New research to improve the safety of autonomous vehicles via better testing simulators Heriot-Watt University Researchers at Heriot-Watt University are using AI to improve autonomous vehicle simulators by modelling human driving behaviour. Backed by a £200K EU grant, they aim to enhance safety, accelerate development and help policymakers. Findings expected in late 2025.
29-Jan-2025 ‘Cartography of care’: Cornell student creates online hub for wildfire relief Cornell University A Cornell University doctoral student in the field of information science developed an interactive map at fireaid.info that has become an online hub for thousands of people in the greater Los Angeles area who need provisions, are looking to donate supplies or want to get involved.
29-Jan-2025 High-quality evidence for the treatment of very rare diseases: IQWiG is involved in the EU project RealiseD Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care High-quality evidence for the treatment of very rare diseases: IQWiG is involved in the EU project RealiseD Developing clinical trials to provide good evidence for very rare diseases, so that effective treatments reach patients faster - this is the aim of the pan-European, cross-market RealiseD project.
29-Jan-2025 How to manage feedback overload University of Texas at Austin In business, seeking employee feedback is particularly important, as it can affect turnover, productivity, and the bottom line. But feedback can become too much of a good thing, says Ethan Burris, professor of management at Texas McCombs. For recent research, he interviewed more than two dozen multinational executives and human resources leaders about how they cope with feedback overload. He learned some surprising lessons about how they translate feedback into action.
29-Jan-2025 Building a more resilient City of Angels (part 1) University of Southern California Facing the uncertainties of droughts, wildfires, blackouts, poor air quality, mudslides and flooding, here are some ideas from faculty at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to build a more resilient City of Angels and beyond. These ideas include 3D printing fireproof homes, localized generation of energy, AI-powered buildings, AI to anticipate fires, banana trees to prevent fire spread and more...
28-Jan-2025 Rising to a global challenge, scientists win acclaim for developing ways to measure rainforest biodiversity Rutgers University A group of Rutgers scientists, led by ecologist Julie Lockwood, met an international challenge and has been recognized for stellar efforts. As part of the Map of Life Rapid Assessments team led by Yale University, the researchers placed second in the global competition, according to an announcement by the XPRIZE Foundation. The nonprofit organization, which designs and manages public competitions to encourage technological developments, awarded the team $2 million out of a $10 million purse for its accomplishments.
28-Jan-2025 Footage: Slush found – Norway’s dangerous slush flows get mapped European Science Communication Institute gGmbH A slush flow is a mass of water-saturated snow that moves over long distances at high speed. In a series of new, free-to-use interviews, experts explain the science behind these wet snow hazards, and the new mapping techniques that could help road authorities avoid communities from costly and time-consuming closures Funder Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
