Author: Vidya Saras
UK’s First City-Level AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Platform for Heritage Buildings Launched by Dr. Jiaying ZHANG
PRESS RELEASE â LONDON, ENGLAND, August 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ â Next-Gen AI-enhanced digital twin breathe new life into architectural heritage preservation. The UKâs first city-level AI-enhanced digital twin platform for the operation and preservation of heritage buildings has recently been launched by Dr. Jiaying Zhang. This groundbreaking platform aims to monitor and manage the environment, building envelope deformation, and energy consumption of heritage buildings, while promoting cultural interaction and public engagement through the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The UK is renowned for its rich architectural heritage, featuring diverse styles such as Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, and Victorian. These…
The term âmetaverseâ isnât as popular today as it once was â but are metaverse games on their way back?Blending gaming, social interactions and economic activities, metaverse games continue to offer immersive online experiences â and theyâre pushing the boundaries of what our digital future could be.Many metaverse titles are still running today, with newcomers also looking to innovate in the space and offer new experiences â but which is best?Hereâs our guide to the top 5 metaverse games of 2024. Source: Otherside#5 OthersideStatus: Closed Alpha, Public Beta TBAPlatform: PC, browserDeveloped by Bored Ape Yacht Club creators Yuga Labs, Otherside…
The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg has taken aim at West Ham United’s defending after their disastrous start left them 2-0 down against Chelsea courtesy of a Nicolas Jackson brace, before the Blues rounded things off in style to secure a 3-0 victory in the second-half. Steinberg blasts “rubbish” West Ham Excitement was building in the summer transfer window after West Ham splashed the cash to welcome the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and others in what looked to be the best collective business of the window. With Julen Lopetegui replacing David Moyes too, the Hammers looked…
Scarlett Johansson once again proved why sheâs a modern-day style icon at the Transformers One London premiere, bringing a touch of classic Hollywood glamour with a sleek, contemporary twist. The highly anticipated animated film, which boasts an all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, had fans buzzing as Johansson graced the red carpet on Thursday evening. No One Does Old Hollywood Like Scarlett Johansson Draped in a striking Saint Laurent gown, Johansson commanded attention with a bold, cardinal red dress that hugged her silhouette with effortless elegance. The off-the-shoulder body-con design, complete with meticulous fabric ruching, exuded sophistication…
Hanging baskets, showy flowers and succulents: Arti Doshiâs secret to a perfect garden
When Arti Doshi is not tending her garden, she is busy arranging her flowers. The scent of flowers is what she breathes all day long, from morning to night. She prefers to spend more time in the garden than in the house. “I love waking up every morning and taking a walk in the garden. My husband and I enjoy looking at the happy plants and checking their progress. We also take note of any changes that need to be made,” says Arti. At their home in Nairobi’s Kitisuru, the half-acre plot is a testament to their landscaping prowess. The…
In our modern American diet, weâre told that salt is bad and we should avoid it at all costs. But the truth is itâs not the villain itâs often made out to be! It turns out that itâs actually very beneficial to our bodies. Thereâs some age-old evidence that consuming the right kind of salt daily (unprocessed and unrefined) can be very beneficial for our health. Thatâs why I love to make sole water! By increasing salt intake, you provide your body with key electrolytes needed to help it run smoothly. While eating salt is great, sometimes I find it…
New research indicates that potential landing sites at the moon’s south pole for robotic landers and crewed Artemis missions are susceptible to quakes and landslides.Science results published early this year in the Planetary Science Journal point to a group of faults located in the moon’s south polar region, making use of data on moonquakes recorded by seismometers set up by Apollo moonwalkers over 50 years ago.”The potential of strong seismic events from active thrust faults should be considered when preparing and locating permanent outposts and pose a possible hazard to future robotic and human exploration of the south polar region,”…
Persona-Plug (PPlug): A Lightweight Plug-and-Play Model for Personalized Language Generation
Personalization is essential in many language tasks, as users with similar needs may prefer different outputs based on personal preferences. Traditional methods involve fine-tuning language models for each user, which is resource-intensive. A more practical approach uses retrieval-based systems to customize outputs by referencing a userâs previous texts. However, this method may fail to capture a userâs overall style and can disrupt continuity in personalized outputs. A better solution integrates the userâs holistic style into language models without modifying their structure, enabling personalized results without extensive retraining or computational resources. Researchers from Renmin University of China and Baidu Inc. introduced…
The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), in cooperation with the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime (ZIT), has dealt a severe blow to the âinfrastructure of digital money launderers in the underground economy,â it said Friday. As part of the âFinal Exchangeâ campaign, a total of 47 so-called Exchange Services hosted in Germany were shut down. These make it possible to exchange fiat and cryptocurrencies and are generally not illegal in Germany, as long as they operate according to the know-your-customer principle. âThe operators of the deactivated services are accused of deliberately concealing the origin of criminally obtained funds…
With the presidential election less than seven weeks away, it is worth taking a deep dive into the seven most important states in the 2024 race: Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia. Known collectively as swing states, each has its own complexities, demographics, and dynamics, and so each deserves its own spotlight. To kick off the series, we zoom in on the Great Lakes State: Michigan.