Topic: mit research
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Pompeii Reveals Secret to Roman Concrete's Strength
Ancient Roman concrete's legendary durability stems from a **hot mixing process with quicklime**, which creates reactive lime clasts that act as a built-in, self-healing repair system for cracks. Advanced analysis of ancient samples revealed these lime clasts were intentional, functional componen...
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AI's Economic Singularity: The Future Is Here
The economic impact of generative AI is currently unpredictable and debated, mirroring historical patterns where transformative technologies often show a significant lag before boosting productivity. Early adoption results are mixed, with some sectors like software development seeing transformati...
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AI's Impact on Data Engineering: A New Era
Data engineers are now essential for AI success in businesses, as they ensure high-quality, well-managed data that forms the foundation of effective AI implementation. Their role has expanded beyond maintaining data pipelines to include strategic decision-making and AI deployment, reflecting broa...
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AI's Energy Future: The Download
AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, largely due to surging data center energy consumption. Despite its high energy use, AI offers potential benefits like optimizing grid operations and enhancing renewable energy integration. The debate continues on whether AI'...
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