New schools seek to bring AI, programming literacy to fill the talent gap

Commentary: There's never been a greater need for AI skills, as well as general programming talent, but traditional education options aren't keeping up. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto Even as demand booms…

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4 reasons Apple’s new M1-powered iPad Pro is a desktop and laptop replacement

Apple's new M1-powered iPad Pros finally serve as true desktop replacements. Here are four ways the new iPad Pros legitimately enable replacing traditional Macs with a portable tablet. The Liquid…

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Magnesium alloys claimed to lighten heat removal systems by one third

Both cars and electronic appliances require heat removal systems, typically made of steel or aluminum. That may soon change, though, as scientists have created two magnesium alloys which they claim can reduce the weight of such systems by a third.

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MRI and CT scan tech used to nondestructively classify “new” octopus

Ordinarily, if biologists wish to confirm that an animal specimen represents a new species, they have to perform a dissection – essentially destroying it. Now, though, the task has been accomplished non-invasively, using MRI and CT scan technologies.

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Cartilage-inspired material may find use in self-lubricating bearings

As anyone with arthritis will know, cartilage plays a vital role in allowing our joints to move freely. Scientists have now replicated its qualities in a synthetic self-lubricating material, that only needs occasional infusions of water.

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A&K’s latest digital audio player debuts interchangeable sound modules

High-end audio brand Astell&Kern has added a new music player to its A&futura line, which slots in just below last year's SE200 model. The stand-out feature on the SE180 is the ability to pop out the existing sound module and swap it for another.

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