By manipulating atomic disorder, entropy engineering is transforming how we create materials for future technologies. In entropy engineering, scientists cleverly control or utilize disorder (entropy) to improve material performance. This means creating materials with the right balance of order and disorder to function optimally. entropy, the measure of a system's thermal energy
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Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of Los Angeles Times, says his team is working on a tech-driven “bias meter” for articles so that readers “can press a button and get both sides” of the story. The announcement comes after Soon-Shiong did not allow the Times to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election. “I began to sort
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The Senate yesterday described the privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria as a total failure, chiding power sector operators, including Generation Companies (Gencos), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and Distribution Companies (Discos) for failing to deliver reliable electricity. The senators’ position was sequel to the presentation of a report
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As cities expand and infrastructure demands grow, balancing development with environmental preservation has never been more urgent. Soft engineering offers a sustainable and eco-friendly way to meet this challenge by working with natural processes instead of against them. This approach not only protects ecosystems but also ensures long-term sustainability. What is
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The correct way to combine AI, automation, and human talent in the modern world by adopting a hybrid model. Learn the key steps businesses can take to successfully streamline operations and enhance performance using advanced technology. When Sydney J. Harris wrote this in his 1973 book "Clearing the Ground," he touched
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Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, consume just over one 500ml bottle of water per 100-word request, research by the IET has found. OpenAI released a statement on its website saying “we’ve trained a model called ChatGPT, which interacts in a conversational way”. The chatbot quickly garnered attention for its detailed responses
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Africa’s maritime stakeholders have raised concerns over the inability of the continent to take advantage of the crucial opportunities in the global marine industry without addressing significant challenges. The stakeholders spoke at a marine and blue economy side event at the just concluded 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), in
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The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has proposed a “commonwealth solution” to bolster Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which is the privatisation of the nation’s oil and gas pipelines. The move, according to PETAN, is crucial for ensuring efficiency and sustainability within the industry. PETAN Chairman, Mr. Wole Ogunsaya, gave the charge
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When Heather Hoff took a job at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, she was skeptical of nuclear energy—so much so that she resolved to report anything questionable to the anti-nuclear group Mothers for Peace. Instead, after working at the plant for over a decade and asking every question she could think
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A groundbreaking study from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), reveals a significant connection between internet use and improved mental health outcomes for adults aged 50 and older across 23 countries. The findings indicate that online engagement is associated
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