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Ship Evacuations Get a Smarter Makeover—Here’s How It Could Save Lives

Imagine this: you’re on a massive naval ship, and the alarms blare—time to evacuate. Your heart races as you navigate narrow passageways and climb ladders, following a maze of corridors. Now picture doing all this while surrounded by hundreds of other people, each with unique abilities and training levels. Could the layout of the ship […]

Autonomous AI: Promise and Peril

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at breakneck speed. Companies are now focusing on creating generalist AI systems that can autonomously act and pursue goals, aiming to match or even surpass human capabilities in cognitive tasks. This rapid advancement in AI technology brings with it the potential for tremendous benefits as well as significant risks. In […]

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Taking Controlled Rest in Aviation: How Pilot Fatigue Management Enhances Flight Safety

Pilots are known for their resilience in the face of fatigue during long-haul flights. With long and unpredictable working hours, the aviation industry has seen significant efforts to address sleepiness. Controlled rest on the flight deck is one such measure aimed at combating unexpected sleepiness. However, a recent study by Cassie J. Hilditch and colleagues […]

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Ship Evacuations Get a Smarter Makeover—Here’s How It Could Save Lives

Autonomous AI: Promise and Peril

Taking Controlled Rest in Aviation: How Pilot Fatigue Management Enhances Flight Safety

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