Chinese algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications
The PD-General framework improved computational speed by up to 800 times on a consumer-grade Nvidia RTX 4070 compared to ...
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‘Chemistry will no longer be an exclusive club’: how AI is changing Omar Yaghi’s work
Reticular chemistry pioneer Omar Yaghi has co-founded a new institute focused on using AI to tackle climate challenges. He ...
The LA fires have a shocking price tag — and we’ll all have to pick up the tab
The destruction of some of the state’s most expensive mansions in communities like Pacific Palisades received much of the ...
Tech Xplore on MSN14h
Encoding many properties in one material via 3D printing
A class of synthetic soft materials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) can change shape in response to heat, similar to ...
Quantifying metal strength uncertainty in high-explosives models
For the first time, a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) quantified and rigorously studied ...
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DIY Tensegrity Structure Made Using Simple Materials
Explore the fascinating process of making a tensegrity structure model using cardboard and simple materials. Every step, from cutting and assembling to balancing the structure, ensures a stable and ...
A novel biomaterial for regenerative medicine: Scientists develop acellular nanocomposite living hydrogels
A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease ...
Road to VR22h
Google’s XR Modeling Tool ‘Blocks’ Gets a Second Life with ‘Open Blocks’ on Quest
Known for its work on the open source version of Google’s Tilt Brush, Open Brush, The Icosa Foundation has now released a version of Google’s low-poly 3D modeling app Blocks for Quest. Like ...