AI is hungry for power, and one answer is to stop doing all the math on transistors. Researchers at the University of Tokyo, working with NTT researchers, have shown a way to train and run a neural network on light, using far less computation than conventional methods. The work was announced on November 5, 2026 and published in Nature Computational Science.
The problem: AI that costs too much to run
According to the University of Tokyo press release, training AI models can consume vast amounts ...
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Intelligent, Energy-Saving Mug
The green mug is a refrigerated and insulated mug which is powered by absorbing the heat radiated by the water/ beverage.
New Green Smart Glass is intended to make getting the perfect cup of coffee both easier and more eco-friendly.
Chengzhu has created the Green Smart Glass which is a refrigerated and insulated mug which is powered by absorbing the heat radiated by the water/ beverage itself.
Generally we do not drink hot coffee until it becomes cooler so there will be loss of heat.
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New Plant-Based Insulation Created
Plant-based, natural building materials have the potential to boost energy savings for homeowners.
Over a three-year period, University of North Texas researchers developed and tested a low-cost process to prepare kenaf, a plant in the hibiscus family that is similar to bamboo, for use as a building material; specifically, kenaf is used to create structured insulated panel building materials.
Scientists worldwide are turning to plants as a resource for biodegradable, renewable and environm...
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