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Microsoft Backs $75M Tech to Cut Data Center Energy Waste
InnovationFeb 22

Microsoft Backs $75M Tech to Cut Data Center Energy Waste

A new superconducting cable technology could slash energy waste in AI data centers by replacing copper wiring with materials that transmit power with almost zero resistance. Microsoft just invested $75 million to make it happen.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
AI Tool Cuts Political Polarization on Social Media
InnovationFeb 13

AI Tool Cuts Political Polarization on Social Media

Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.

Scientific American3 min read
Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time
InnovationJan 31

Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time

A new humanoid robot just showed off something surprisingly rare: picking up objects while walking around. Multiple robotics teams are pushing the boundaries of what machines can do in one smooth motion.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
New Material Conducts Heat 3x Faster Than Copper
InnovationJan 27

New Material Conducts Heat 3x Faster Than Copper

Engineers at UCLA just discovered a metallic material that moves heat nearly three times more efficiently than copper, the current gold standard. This breakthrough could keep everything from smartphones to AI data centers running cooler and faster.

New Atlas3 min read
Robot Hand Detaches, Crawls, and Grabs Objects on Its Own
InnovationJan 21

Robot Hand Detaches, Crawls, and Grabs Objects on Its Own

Scientists created a six-fingered robotic hand that can undock from its arm, crawl independently, and carry multiple objects at once. The breakthrough could revolutionize industrial inspections and repairs in tight spaces humans can't reach.

Google News - Technology2 min read