Sunday, October 6, 2024

New method enables robots to quickly map a scene

Helping robots zero in on the objects that matter

MIT engineers have developed a method that enables robots to make similarly intuitive, task-relevant decisions. The team’s new approach, named Clio, enables a robot to identify the parts of a scene that matter, given the tasks at hand. With Clio, a robot takes in a list of tasks described in natural language and, based on those tasks, it then determines the level of granularity required to interpret its surroundings and “remember” only the parts of a scene that are relevant.

Photon momentum effectively turns indirect silicon into direct semiconductor

Optical properties of materials can be dramatically enhanced.
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Antarctic Krill locks similar levels of carbon as mangroves

Unveiling the Carbon Storage Potential of Antarctic Krill

New catalyst produces methane using electricity

Methane that doesn’t contribute to global warming.
Ai energy consumption concept

Cognitive changes linked to COVID-19 identified in study

Study highlights specific changes associated with COVID-19 in particular brain function
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Researchers observed the formation of small water bubbles in real time

Scientists witnessed the merging of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

Novel method for strengthening PVC products

New method may mean less microplastic pollution
planet-forming disk surrounding a young star

Webb data: Elusive details in young star systems

Winds of change.
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The molecular map paves the way for improved food choices

A new map of the molecules in our food holds promise in nurturing optimal gut function and overall well-being.

Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food

How plastics change in water
Light-sheet microscope 3D image

Reactivating a specific memory circuit in mice

Findings could spur new ways to study and treat human memory loss.