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A voltage-controlled gelation strategy programs ion flow inside individual nanopores, opening a route to high-permeability membranes for salinity-gradient power and advanced ion separation. Paper: One-pore synthesis of ionic nanogel osmotic power generators. Image credit: AI-generated image created using ChatGPT/OpenAI A recent study in the journal Communications Materials introduces a novel nanofabrication strategy for creating ultrathin ionic hydrogels inside individual solid-state nanopores. The resulting ionic nanogels exhibit tunable ion selectivity, exceptional ion permeability, and high pore-area-normalized osmotic power density. The technology offers a potentially scalable platform for next-generation nanofluidic devices, salinity-gradient energy harvesting systems, and ion-separation technologies, although membrane-scale performance still depends…
The Google Home Speaker goes on sale (finally, after nine months) tomorrow, and I’ve got one pumping out tunes as I type. I’ve only had it for 24 hours, so nowhere near long enough to bring you a full review, but I do have some initial feelings of note. So, was the six-year wait since the Nest Audio worth it? Let’s take a look. The design is nice, but it has quirks Out of the box, the Home Speaker is exactly as I expected it to be. A slightly squashed orb covered in mesh fabric which fits in the palm…
A proposed change to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina constitution has been defeated by voters, stopping plans that could have opened the door to future tribal gaming projects and a possible casino resort in Robeson County. The result followed months of discussion inside the tribe about whether gaming should become part of a broader economic development strategy after federal recognition was secured in 2025. BREAKING: Lumbee Chairman John Lowery says that the Tribe’s gaming amendment has failedNo official numbers from the Tribe’s election board, but some unofficial numbers floating around also suggest the “no” vote has won pic.twitter.com/oDWqIHa2gJ— Chris…
At the recent AI and Society Forum at MIT, experts from across the Institute discussed the potential benefits and dangers of technological innovation on labor, the nature of work, civil discourse, election administration, and other topics.The event featured individual research presentations and panel discussions, as well as a musical performance exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence in the arts.The forum was co-organized by the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC). It was presented in collaboration with two of MIT’s strategic initiatives: the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium (MGAIC) and the MIT Human Insight Collaborative…
Enterprises are rapidly deploying agentic applications at scale, from back-office micro apps that automate routine tasks to agents that power customer experiences across industries and departments. But general-purpose foundation models, disconnected from enterprise data and lacking centralized governance controls, can’t deliver the accuracy, compliance, or business context these agents and applications demand. Equally critical, they introduce risk: uncontrolled model and data access, inconsistent policies, lack of observability, and fragmented audit trails.We believe Gartner’s decision to reclassify this category from “Data Science and Machine Learning” to “AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning” confirms our longstanding view: AI is no…
Microsoft has signed a 20-year power agreement with Chevron for a planned AI data centre in West Texas.Chevron’s wholly owned subsidiary, Energy Forge One LLC, signed the power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The agreement covers dedicated electricity for a Microsoft-operated data centre through Project Kilby, a co-located power facility and data centre complex.Chevron is working with Joulent, an energy company launched by investment firm Engine No. 1, to build approximately 2.67GW of generating capacity in Reeves County. The project will use a phased, modular approach to add generation in stages.The site will cover more than 2,000 acres in the Permian…
At Black Hat, every new data source is a trade-off. More telemetry means better visibility – but also more data for threat hunters to sift through. From SMA to SAA: Same Need, Different Problem Recently, Splunk Attack Analyzer (SAA) superseded Secure Malware Analytics (SMA) as the official malware threat analysis platform at Black Hat. With SMA, we had a simple and effective pattern: Submissions exceeding a score threshold Automatically surfaced to the Threat Hunters’ incident queue on Cisco XDR It worked well. So naturally, we wanted the same outcome with SAA. SAA provides granular data across multiple sourcetypes, allowing for significant flexibility in how information is presented. By mapping these data streams together, we…
TORONTO — Oliver Sheldrick, clean economy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Ontario’s announcement of three new battery storage projects under the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Long-Term Procurement (LT2) process: “Clean Energy Canada congratulates the three successful proponents in Ontario’s LT2 capacity procurement: battery energy storage system projects in Greater Napanee, Unincorporated Territory in the District of Kenora, and Norfolk County, each developed in equal partnership with First Nations. Together they exceed the province’s procurement target with 640 megawatts of new storage capacity.“The result speaks for itself. In an open, technology-agnostic competition, where batteries…
Bridging the digital skills gap in the age of AI In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, digital skills have become the primary driver for success across the United States and Canada. As industries undergo a profound transformation driven by the disruptive power of artificial intelligence, the demand for a workforce that is not only technically proficient but also adaptable has never been higher. AI is reshaping job roles at an unprecedented pace, creating a critical need for continuous learning and strategic upskilling. In this environment, Cisco Networking Academy stands as the definitive partner for organizations and individuals alike, providing the…
Google’s Pixel Watch has long been my favorite smartwatch design. It’s not only uniquely beautiful with the curved, circular glass that looks like a perfect watch design, but the curved back is by far the most comfortable design of any smartwatch I’ve ever worn. That watch will look just as good on your budget as on your wrist, too, thanks to this incredible Prime Day deal!Add the Pixel Watch 4 to your cart today and get an instant $60 off the 41mm version, or grab the larger display version with better battery life and get $80 off the 45mm version.For…