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Can machines think just like humans?
Well, looks like they’re getting closer, thanks to researchers at the University of Sydney. Let’s get into it.
In today’s tech rundown:
Nanowire ‘brain’ learns ‘on the fly’ like humans
This ship sails on pure ammonia
10 New products
7 quick stories
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TODAY’S HEADLINES
TECH RESEARCH
Image source: Phys
The Rundown: University of Sydney researchers have created a "brain-like" nanowire network capable of learning and remembering in real-time, similar to that of human brain function.
The details:
The nanowire neural network self-organizes into patterns, functioning like the brain's synapses by responding to electrical currents.
This network can process dynamic data streams efficiently, using a low-energy approach for complex learning and memory tasks.
The nanowire's resistive memory switching mimics synaptic activity, allowing it to perform image recognition tasks with high accuracy.
The relevance: This innovation demonstrates a scalable method for machine learning that operates "on the fly," bypassing the need for large data storage and energy-intensive training methods.
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SHIPPING & TRANSPORTATION
Image source: Yara Eyde
The Rundown: Norway is set to launch the world's first ammonia-powered container ship, Yara Eyde, by 2026 — aiming to revolutionize maritime transport with a clean energy solution.
Key details:
Yara Eyde will operate in the vital commercial corridor between Norway and Europe, including ports like Oslo, Brevik, and Hamburg.
The project is a collaboration between Yara International's Yara Clean Energy and the North Sea Container Line.
The ship will utilize pure ammonia as fuel, aligning with global efforts to curb CO2 emissions from maritime transport.
Yara International will supply near carbon-free ammonia, supporting the ship's operation.
Why it matters: Yara Eyde represents a strategic move towards sustainable shipping — offering a viable alternative to traditional fuels and demonstrating ammonia's potential as a maritime fuel.
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SNIPPETS
X is soliciting sales of recycled user handles for $50,000, forming a dedicated team to manage a potential marketplace.
Lucid offers up to $10,000 off on Air EVs in a limited-time sale to reduce inventory amid slow demand.
Google cancels $15 billion worth of Bay Area campus projects with Lendlease to optimize real estate and cut costs.
Apple is preparing a watchOS update to address battery life issues on various Apple Watch models.
A leaked benchmark also hints that Apple's M3 Pro CPU may only show marginal speed improvements over the M2 Pro.
Study of mummified baboons links ancient Arabian worship and hints at a single historic trading region in present-day Eritrea.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster B1058 has made history with 18 flights, including launching astronauts into orbit for the first time in 9 years.
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