Phys.org - Engineering
This smarter sound shield blocks more noise without blocking air
A new breakthrough from the Zhang Lab at Boston University is making waves in the world of sound control.This post was originally published on this site
Month: August 2025
Phys.org - Politics
Heroes, victims—and rarely collaborators: Study reveals Nazi era reinterpretation across EU
Whether in Belgium, Poland, or Ukraine, when asked about their nation’s role under Nazi occupation, many Europeans today primarily see their own population as victims—or as heroes. This is the key finding of a cross-national […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Computers reconstruct 3D environments from 2D photos in a fraction of the time
Imagine trying to make an accurate three-dimensional model of a building using only pictures taken from different angles—but you’re not sure where or how far away all the cameras were. Our big human brains can […]
Phys.org - Politics
With just a few messages, biased AI chatbots swayed people’s political views
If you’ve interacted with an artificial intelligence chatbot, you’ve likely realized that all AI models are biased. They were trained on enormous corpuses of unruly data and refined through human instructions and testing. Bias can […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Researchers develop world’s first AI roadside technology to prevent animal–vehicle collisions
A team of researchers have developed and successfully tested a world-first roadside technology designed to prevent animal–vehicle collisions in regional Australia.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Automotive
Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear. Transparency can help build trust in the system
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged […]
Phys.org - Politics
The hubris arc: How visionary politicians turn into authoritarians
What turns a democratically elected leader into an authoritarian? The process is rarely abrupt. It unfolds gradually and is often justified as a necessary reform. It is framed as what the people wanted. All this […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Italy approves plans for world’s longest suspension bridge
Italy’s government on Wednesday approved a controversial 13.5-billion-euro ($15.6-billion) project to build what would be the world’s longest suspension bridge connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore - Internet
New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from […]
Phys.org - Politics
Fear built the nuclear bomb—only trust can ensure it is never used again
The world entered its nuclear epoch 80 years ago on August 6, 1945. The US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing between 70,000 and 140,000 civilians by the end of […]