Engineering

Researchers have developed a method to control magnetization direction in spintronic devices using a low electric field through a breakthrough in interfacial multiferroics. This technique, which relies on straining orbital magnetic moments, could significantly improve the efficiency and power consumption of future spintronic technologies.Scientists demonstrate the ability to control the direction of magnetization by applying strain to a multiferroic material at the interface.Directing magnetization with a low electric…

The generative AI revolution has made significant progress in the past year, mostly in the release of Large Language Models (LLMs). It is true that generative AI is here to stay and has a great future in the world of software engineering. While models work amazingly well and produce advanced outputs, we can also influence models to produce the outputs we want. It's an art to make language models work to produce results/outputs as expected — and this is where prompt engineering comes into play. Prompts play a vital role in…

Marke Dickson, general manager of the White Hills Ski Resort, says it's an honour to host the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race in Atlantic Canada for the first time. (Jessica Singer/CBC)A small ski resort tucked away in Clarenville on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula welcomed almost 400 engineering students from 16 schools across Canada on the weekend — gathering to race toboggans made of concrete.Saturday's 50th Annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race at White Hills Resort was the first one held in Atlantic…

Image generated by DALL·E 3 with the prompt “Imagine a computer as a bicycle for the mind”Part 0: Skeptical Optimism Part 1: Writing performant functions Part 2: Stepping on the GasPart 3: LLMs and the future of engineeringPart 0: Skeptical OptimismSteve Jobs famously likened the computer to a “bicycle for the mind.” However, the context in which he made that claim is less well-known. He was referring to the efficiency of locomotion for all different species on the planet.“And the Condor won, came in at the top of the…

The new center is specifically tailored to cater to the technology and digital transformation priorities of key automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.Tata Elxsi, a leading design and technology service provider, has inaugurated a new global design and engineering centre at Sukhwani Business Hub, Chinchwad, Pune.The new center is specifically tailored to cater to the technology and digital transformation priorities of key automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It will house…

By Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science February 10, 2024New research demonstrates how laser light can amplify the nonlinear optical properties of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). The research successfully generated new optical frequencies and significantly increased third-harmonic generation, marking a significant advancement in the field of nonlinear optics and quantum material research.A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that engineers from Columbia University, in…

This article is part of a project that’s split into two main phases. The first phase focuses on building a data pipeline. This involves getting data from an API and storing it in a PostgreSQL database. In the second phase, we’ll develop an application that uses a language model to interact with this database.Ideal for those new to data systems or language model applications, this project is structured into two segments:This initial article guides you through constructing a data pipeline utilizing Kafka for streaming,…

If you aspire to embark on a rewarding career in robotics engineering in 2024, here are the steps for you. Read more here.  Robotics engineering is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that offers exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about technology, innovation, and problem-solving. With advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, the demand for skilled robotics engineers continues…

The LSD algorithm spotlights actively responding lung cells (green). Credit: Matthias Schmitt, Gargiulo Lab, Max Delbrück CenterA new computer program allows scientists to design synthetic DNA segments that indicate, in real time, the state of cells. Reported by the Gargiulo lab in Nature Communications, it will be used to screen for anti-cancer or viral infections drugs, or to improve gene and cell-based immunotherapies.All the cells in our body have the same genetic code, and yet they can differ in their identities,…

Recent research on TATB-based polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) has focused on understanding and controlling their irreversible thermal expansion, which affects shape stability and safety. Innovations in structural design and the application of negative thermal expansion materials are seen as promising approaches to mitigate these issues. Credit: Cong-mei Lin, et alPolymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) with 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) undergo irreversible thermal expansion under varying temperatures, resulting…