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My Innovation and Technology News page is a news aggregator that brings you the latest news from various technology and innovation sources so that you can stay up to date on the latest in science and technology.

Technology from Science Daily

A powerful tool speeds success in achieving highly efficient thermoelectric materials
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Thermoelectric materials could play an important role in the clean energy transition, as they can produce electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise go to waste. Researchers report a new approach to efficiently predict when thermoelectric materials will have improved performance in converting heat into electricity.
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth's most arid deserts
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
The new technique will map the top of the aquifer, called the 'water table,' spanning areas as large as hundreds of kilometers using a radar mounted on a high-altitude aircraft. According to the researchers, Desert-SEA will measure the variabilities in the depth of the water table on a large scale, allowing water scientists to assess the sustainability of these aquifers without the limitations associated with in-situ mapping in harsh and inaccessible environments.
Large language models can't effectively recognize users' motivation, but can support behavior change for those ready to act
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Large language model-based chatbots can't effectively recognize users' motivation when they are hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take action, say researchers.
Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers used generative AI to develop a physics-informed technique to classify phase transitions in materials or physical systems that is much more efficient than existing machine-learning approaches.
Researchers wrestle with accuracy of AI technology used to create new drug candidates
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have determined that a protein prediction technology can yield accurate results in the hunt to efficiently find the best possible drug candidates for many conditions.
Wind farms can offset their emissions within two years
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants.
Automated news video production is better with a human touch
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
AI-generated videos for short messages are only as well received as manually created ones if they are edited by humans.
Shedding light on perovskite hydrides using a new deposition technique
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Perovskite hydrides are promising materials for various emerging energy technologies, but measuring their intrinsic hydride-ion conductivity is difficult. In a recent study, researchers address this issue using a novel laser deposition technique in an H-radical atmosphere. Using this approach, they grew thin-film single crystals of two different perovskite hydrides and characterized their hydride-ion conductivity. These efforts will bolster research on hydrogen-related materials.
'Forever chemicals' found to rain down on all five Great Lakes
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil. Because they are so stable, they can be transported throughout the water cycle, making their way into drinking water sources and precipitation. Precipitation introduces similar amounts of PFAS into each of the Great Lakes; however, the lakes eliminate the chemicals at different rates.
Bioengineered enzyme creates natural vanillin from plants in one step
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring compound in confectionaries and cosmetics, gets its sweet flavor and aroma from the chemical compound -- 'vanillin'. However, the large-scale production of natural vanillin is impeded by the lack of microbial processes and enzymes which can commercially generate vanillin. Now, researchers have genetically engineered a novel enzyme which can convert ferulic acid from plant waste into vanillin in a one-step sustainable process.
Jet-propelled sea creatures could improve ocean robotics
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered that colonies of gelatinous sea animals swim through the ocean in giant corkscrew shapes using coordinated jet propulsion, an unusual kind of locomotion that could inspire new designs for efficient underwater vehicles.
What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan?
Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis on the carbon footprint of constructing a wooden house in Japan. The team found that the estimated carbon footprint of a house in Japan is 38 tons of CO2, with the largest share coming from the electric power sector at 32% of all emissions. Other sectors included were pig iron production at 12% of total emissions; cement, road freight transport, and private power generation each covering 7%.

Technology News from Wall Street Journal

CoreWeave Raises $7.5 Billion in Debt for AI Computing Push
WSJ.com: WSJD
The deal is one of the largest-ever private debt financings.
What I Got Wrong in a Decade of Predicting the Future of Tech
WSJ.com: WSJD
Over nearly 500 articles, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Here are five big lessons those blown calls and boneheaded pronouncements have taught me along the way.
Reddit to Give OpenAI Access to Its Data in Licensing Deal
WSJ.com: WSJD
The deal will give the artificial-intelligence startup access to Reddit’s data.
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
WSJ.com: WSJD
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
WSJ.com: WSJD
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.
Grab Raises Profitability Metric Forecast as Quarterly Loss Narrows
WSJ.com: WSJD
The Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery specialist raised its full-year forecast for a key profitability metric, citing cost-cutting efforts and expansion in its core businesses that helped narrow its net loss in the first quarter.
The Best Way to Split the Check at Group Dinners---and Not Leave Grumpy
WSJ.com: WSJD
Apps like Splitwise and Tab can help divvy things up, but don’t be afraid to lean into those awkward money conversations.
Billionaire Frank McCourt Plans Bid for TikTok in U.S.
WSJ.com: WSJD
The real-estate mogul said he is organizing a bid to acquire platform, saying he will put users and data security at the center of its design and purpose.
Senate Group Recommends Spending Tens of Billions of Dollars on AI
WSJ.com: WSJD
A bipartisan group published a road map for artificial-intelligence policy to stay ahead of China, while addressing the technology’s potential harm.
OpenAI Co-Founder Who Helped Oust Sam Altman Leaves the Company
WSJ.com: WSJD
Ilya Sutskever, who was the startup’s chief scientist, offers praise for its leaders as he departs.
Google to Roll Out AI Search Summaries to Billions
WSJ.com: WSJD
Starting this week in the U.S., hundreds of millions of people will begin seeing AI overviews in Google search, as the company strengthens its embrace of generative artificial intelligence.
Amazon Gets New Cloud-Computing Boss as AI Battle Shakes Up Its Top Profit Engine
WSJ.com: WSJD
The chief executive of Amazon Web Services, Adam Selipsky, is stepping down and will be succeeded by Matt Garman, the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
iPad Pro vs. MacBook: The Great Apple Laptop Trade-Off
WSJ.com: WSJD
Apple’s latest iPad Pro is superior to a Mac in many ways. Yet a Mac beats the iPad on the most important thing—software.
OpenAI Launches Voice Assistant Inspired by Hollywood Vision of AI
WSJ.com: WSJD
The function is part of a faster, more capable version of the company’s flagship artificial-intelligence model.

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