127 articles from MONDAY 15.5.2023

Black holes might be defects in spacetime

A team of theoretical physicists have discovered a strange structure in space-time that to an outside observer would look exactly like a black hole, but upon closer inspection would be anything but: they would be defects in the very fabric of the universe.

AI brings new tool to remote monitoring of global reef health

A new conservation tool in the field of coral reef ecology has been developed by University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa researchers using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. By developing novel deep learning algorithms, coral ecologists in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) are now able to identify and measure reef halos from space.

'Love hormone' guides young songbirds in choice of 'voice coach'

Oxytocin, the so-called "love hormone," plays a key role in the process of how a young zebra finch learns to sing by imitating its elders, suggests a new study by neuroscientists at Emory University. Scientific Reports has published the findings, which add to the understanding of the neurochemistry of social learning.

Earthworm robots could be an invaluable tool for exploring other worlds

When designing robots for space exploration, engineers and developers often turn to nature for inspiration. From snakes to caterpillars to even fish, many different types of natural movements have been mimicked by the bodies of space robots. The latest of these so-called biomimetic robotic bodies comes from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa,Continue reading "Earthworm robots could...

Study examines how the type of packaging influences purchase intention

German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, they tend to be skeptical about innovative products such as paper-based bottles. This is shown by a recent study by the University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Almost 3,000 women and men from all over Germany were surveyed for the study. The results have now been published in the...

This star might be orbiting a strange 'boson star'

A team of astronomers has claimed that observations of a sun-like star orbiting a small black hole might actually be the indication of something far more exotic—the existence of a boson star, a star composed entirely of dark matter.

Glass fibers in lunar regolith could help build structures on the moon

Through the Artemis Program, NASA plans to send the first astronauts to the moon in over 50 years. Before the decade is over, this program aims to establish the infrastructure that will allow for a "sustained program of lunar exploration and development." The European Space Agency (ESA) also has big plans, which include the creation of a moon Village that will serve as a spiritual successor to the...

The rise of digitization in schools and the dangers of cybercrime

Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Vishal Salvi, senior vice president, CISO, and head of the cyber security practice at Infosys, and Shahryar Khazei, ex-chief information officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District, discuss the challenges that schools and educational institutions face with the increase in digitization and...

Cybersecurity for the education sector

Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Seventy percent of educational institutions have only a basic cybersecurity governance, and more than 50% face security incidents. With data being shared at speed and available from anywhere, at any point, and from any device, a holistic approach to cybersecurity is the need of the hour. Click...

Bringing security out of the basement and into the boardroom with Darren Kane of nbn Australia

Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Darren Kane, chief security officer with nbn Australia, discusses Australia’s mission to narrow the digital gap, the need for C-suite involvement in security solutions, and the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security industry. Click here to...

Pladis: A BI to AI journey

Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Global analytics director Haja Deen takes us through the digital transformation at pladis. We learn how pladis is using data analytics, leveraging data to bring various teams together, and measuring success in multiple hops. Click here to...

Closing the loop on circular economics

Many of us are looking for ways to make our lives and activities more sustainable and reduce the amount of waste we generate. One way to achieve these goals is by embracing the concept of a circular economy. In a circular economy, resources are used more efficiently, waste is minimized, and materials are recycled or repurposed, creating a closed-loop system where materials and products are...

Hubble captures light-bending galaxy cluster eMACS J1823.1+7822

A vast galaxy cluster lurks in the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Like a submerged sea monster causing waves on the surface, this cosmic leviathan can be identified by the distortions in spacetime around it. The cluster's enormous mass curves spacetime, creating a gravitational lens that bends the light from distant galaxies beyond the cluster. The contorted streaks...