The recent setback in the deal to bring hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of government rebates for green hydrogen users, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the country’s transition to green hydrogen. While the government has invested significantly in green hydrogen infrastructure and technology, critical voices have been largely absent
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In recent research led by Stanford University, the potential of utilizing ancient technology dating back to the Bronze Age has been uncovered as a solution to achieving the United Nations’ ambitious climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This innovative technology involves the use of heat-absorbing firebricks assembled in an insulated container to store
Google’s recent advertisement for its Gemini artificial intelligence, titled “Dear Sydney,” failed to resonate with some Olympics viewers. The ad, which aimed to showcase the capabilities of Gemini AI, featured a father praising the tool for writing a fan letter to US hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on behalf of his daughter. However, the ad faced backlash
Recent reports have surfaced accusing Nvidia of abusing its market dominance within the chipmaking industry. Rivals have raised concerns about Nvidia’s tactics in selling chips that power artificial intelligence, prompting the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation into these claims. The Justice Department is reportedly looking into allegations that Nvidia is engaged in anti-competitive
3D-printed concrete technology is rapidly gaining popularity in the construction industry due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility. However, the limitations of printable materials have raised concerns regarding sustainability and durability. In a groundbreaking study led by engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, the potential of cellulose nanofibrils
The recent lawsuit filed by the United States against TikTok has brought to light serious allegations of the app violating children’s privacy by collecting data about them without the permission of their parents. This accusation underscores a major concern regarding the safety of children who use the popular video-sharing app. The Department of Justice and
In a groundbreaking study published in Nano-Micro Letters, a research team led by Prof. Meng Guowen, Prof. Han Fangming, Prof. Wei Bingqing, and Prof. Li Xiaoyan has developed high-density three-dimensional carbon tube nanoarray electrodes for line-filtering capacitors. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize high-performance miniaturized filter devices, offering significant advantages over traditional aluminum
In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team has made significant strides in showcasing the potential of analog hardware utilizing Electrochemical Random Access Memory (ECRAM) devices for commercialization. As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to grow, there is a pressing need for hardware that can keep up with the
Debugging in modern software applications is a daunting task due to the complexity and sheer volume of code involved. Developers often spend a significant amount of their time manually searching for faults, which can account for up to 90% of the total development time. The process of locating bugs, rather than fixing them, has been
Airbus reported a significant blow to its net profit in the first half of the year, with a staggering 46 percent decrease to 825 million euros ($890 million). This decline was primarily driven by a massive writedown in its space operations segment. The company’s commercial aircraft deliveries saw a modest increase of seven planes, contributing
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have made significant strides in developing a self-powered aquatic robot that has the potential to revolutionize the field of aquatic robotics. This new technology, referred to as a “bug,” can skim across the water surface and is designed to address the critical environmental and logistical challenges
The field of renewable energy has seen significant advancements over the years, with a focus on technologies such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, and hydro-power generators. However, one alternative solution for combating climate change involves converting excess or waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric power generation. This method relies on materials with valuable thermoelectric properties to
The landscape of Silicon Valley’s generative AI startups is rapidly changing, with many promising names being acquired or tied to tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon. Companies like Inflection AI and Adept have seen key executives exit quietly to join larger corporations through discrete transactions, leading critics to believe that these are acquisitions in
Apple has recently made history by reaching a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, representing employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced a three-year deal on Friday evening. This groundbreaking agreement includes a pay
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with the latest technological advancements and innovations, it is easy to take for granted the very foundations on which these developments rest. The recent worldwide technology meltdown caused by a flawed update on Microsoft’s Windows software serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability that lurks beneath