The recent decision by the Minneapolis City Council to implement a new ordinance requiring ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber to pay drivers at least $15.57 an hour has triggered a wave of repercussions. This move, hailed as a victory for workers’ rights by supporters, has led both Lyft and Uber to announce the suspension
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You may have heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but how true is this popular nutrition advice? While apples are indeed nutritious, studies have failed to establish a direct link between apple consumption and reduced doctor visits. However, recent research conducted by Tufts University reveals an interesting connection between chewing
Reddit has recently come under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission for its practices regarding the sale, licensing, or sharing of users’ posts and content with outside organizations for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Reddit disclosed that it had received a letter from the
When it comes to managing water resources, the abundance of data collected by satellites can be overwhelming. While these satellites offer vital information about our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams, extracting actionable insights can be a daunting task. One of the main challenges faced by water managers is the trade-off between high spatial and high
The research conducted by Prof. Cui Linsong’s team from the University of Science and Technology of China in collaboration with Prof. Samuel D. Stranks’ team from the University of Cambridge has brought about a groundbreaking strategy to enhance the performance of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) using perovskite materials. This study, published in Nature Photonics, opens
In a recent study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing in February 2024, researchers have pushed the boundaries of solar radiation estimation by combining data augmentation techniques with the LightGBM machine learning model. This innovative approach has enabled the accurate estimation of both diffuse and direct solar radiation by leveraging sunshine duration data from
Flexible sensors have undergone significant advancements in recent years, offering a wide range of sensing capabilities. However, measuring complex deformations resulting from forces or strains from multiple axes poses a significant challenge. The lack of independent perception of multi-axial stimuli due to the Poisson’s effect of sensing materials hinders accurate measurement of biaxial stimuli. Researchers
Long-range weather forecasting has always been a challenging task due to the chaotic nature of weather systems. However, researchers at LMU have made an interesting discovery regarding events in the stratosphere that can make forecasting weather conditions in Northern Europe easier. This breakthrough could have significant implications for various sectors such as agriculture, energy, and
The current OLED technology used in television screens and smartphones offers vivid picture quality, but it comes with drawbacks such as high cost and short lifespans. One of the main challenges with OLED screens is the stability of the subpixels that emit blue light. These blue subpixels are the least stable and can be prone
Vietnam, traditionally known for its low-cost manufacturing of clothes and shoes, is now looking to climb up the global supply chain by focusing on semiconductor production. With companies like Nvidia, Intel, Amkor, and Hana Micron already setting up factories in the country, Vietnam’s government has ambitious plans to grow the semiconductor market to reach $7
Deep within the scarred landscape of Mars lies a hidden secret waiting to be uncovered. Known as Noctis Mons, this ancient volcano was recently discovered beneath the region of Noctis Labyrinthus by a team of scientists led by planetary scientist Pascal Lee of the SETI Institute. While their initial focus was on traces of an
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a method for weight management and overall health improvement. The concept involves periods of calorie restriction followed by normal food intake. These periods of fasting can range from 12 to 48 hours, with the goal of shifting the body’s metabolism from burning carbohydrates to burning fat. This process, known
In a recent ruling by a UK court, Australian computer scientist Craig Wright has been declared not to be the mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the groundbreaking cryptocurrency bitcoin. This decision comes after a lengthy trial in London’s High Court, where the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) took legal action against
Fuel cells have emerged as a promising carbon-free energy source as the world works towards transitioning away from fossil fuels. These cells consist of an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, all working together to convert the chemical energy of fuel directly into electricity. The process involves oxidation of fuel at the anode and reduction
The issue of anthropogenic plastic pollution continues to be a global concern, with devastating impacts being felt even in the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. While the common perception of plastic pollution often revolves around images of marine animals trapped in debris, the reality goes beyond what meets the eye. Seabirds, in particular,