In recent decades, machine learning and deep learning algorithms have become increasingly advanced, so much so that they are now being introduced in a variety of real-world settings. In recent years, some computer scientists and electronics engineers have been exploring the development of an alternative type of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, known as diffractive optical neural networks.
Robots are featuring more and more in our daily lives. They can be incredibly useful (bionic limbs, robotic lawnmowers, or robots which deliver meals to people in quarantine), or merely entertaining (robotic dogs, dancing toys, and acrobatic drones). Imagination is perhaps the only limit to what robots will be able to do in the future.
Algunos países como Reino Unido plantean incluir en su legislación de bienestar animal a los moluscos cefalópodos y crustáceos decápodos, después de que multitud de estudios científicos avalen que estos invertebrados sienten dolor, lo que abre un dilema moral y ético en las decisiones políticas de muchos estados, según un análisis de la revista 'Science'.
La crisis energética resucita el debate en torno a esta polémica técnica extractiva, que ha permitido al país norteamericano pasar de importador a exportador neto de combustibles fósiles
International technology group ANDRITZ and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and expand business opportunities for hydropower projects in Thailand and surrounding countries.
Ukraine's air force and air defense system have been almost completely destroyed, and the country's navy has ceased to exist. This was reported by the head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff, Sergey Rudskoy, on March 25.
"On the whole, the main tasks of the first stage of the operation have been accomplished. The combat potential of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been significantly reduced, which allows us, once again, to concentrate our main efforts on achieving the main goal, the liberation of Donbass," he added.
Renault announced the suspension of the capital's plant. The automaker is also considering various options for further cooperation with AvtoVAZ, 68% of whose shares are owned by the Renault-Nissan alliance. Even in the most pessimistic scenario, the state will not leave the automobile plant in Togliatti without support, experts say. What threatens the suspension of Renault in Russia.
USA has imposed an embargo on the import of Russian oil. Deliveries to the EU countries in the near future are a big question. Some analysts predict the disappearance of about 3 million barrels per day of Russian oil and petroleum products from the world market, which is about 3% of global production. However, there is another possibility: there will be a large-scale reorientation of supplies. Russian oil will go to Asian countries, while Middle Eastern producers will switch to the European market. Details - in the material "Izvestia".
The transfer of payment for Russian gas supplied abroad into rubles is an accelerated embodiment of the long-promoted idea of de-dollarization of world energy trade, according to experts interviewed by Izvestia. The new measure was announced on March 23 by President Vladimir Putin. Russia provides 40% of the EU's gas needs and importers are unlikely to be able to refuse existing contracts, analysts believe. However, so far only a few countries have agreed to the new conditions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Wednesday via videoconference. Its topics were the combat potential and prospects of the Russian army.
