Technology

The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is currently undergoing a substantial upgrade to cater to the growing demand for high-precision positioning in various sectors. The system is set to offer decimeter-level accuracy within minutes, a vast improvement over its existing capabilities. This enhancement is crucial for cutting-edge technologies like autonomous driving, robotic navigation, and smart

China’s AI sector is brimming with confidence as it showcased cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent at a major fair in Shanghai. The country’s generative AI industry has shown explosive growth, with China leading as the top filer of patents for AI software, according to the United Nations. At the World

A groundbreaking discovery from the University of Toronto Engineering researchers has unveiled a newly designed catalyst capable of efficiently converting captured carbon into valuable products. This innovative catalyst showcases its effectiveness even in the presence of contaminants that typically degrade the performance of current catalyst versions. The findings of this research hold significant promise in

Boeing, the aviation giant, finds itself in the midst of a legal storm following the conclusion by prosecutors that the company violated a previous settlement related to the tragic 737 MAX crashes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) presented Boeing with a proposal that would require the company to plead guilty to fraud in connection with

Transportation is a critical issue in Australia, with the sector being the third-largest and fastest-growing source of emissions in the country. Accounting for 23% of the total emissions, without intervention, transport is expected to become the leading source of emissions by 2030. In 2023, transport emissions saw a 3.6% increase, with on-road diesel emissions up

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for U.S. teens, and driver error is one of the main culprits behind these crashes. In an effort to reduce crash rates, many states have implemented Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) policies that place restrictions on young drivers, such as limiting the time of day

Boeing, one of the leading aerospace companies in the world, has recently come under fire from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for violating regulations related to an ongoing probe of a near-catastrophic aviation incident. The NTSB has accused Boeing of sharing non-public investigative information with the media and speculating about possible causes of the

Clean, safe water is a scarce resource, essential for all living beings. The access to this vital resource depends on various factors, especially the availability of local bodies of water. However, in arid regions where water scarcity is a pressing issue, researchers have come up with an innovative solution to harvest water from the air

In a collaborative effort between an Oregon State University doctoral student and researchers at Adobe, a groundbreaking technique known as FairDeDup has been developed to address the issue of social biases in artificial intelligence systems. The new method, FairDeDup, aims to make AI systems less socially biased by implementing a cost-effective approach to training processes.

Vision loss and visual impairment are major concerns in society, especially as the population ages. Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Waterloo have collaborated to create a groundbreaking device utilizing Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This device aims to revolutionize navigation for visually impaired individuals, providing them with a newfound

Siemens, the German industrial giant, has recently announced a massive urban development project in Berlin’s Siemensstadt area. This initiative, valued at 4.5 billion euros, aims to revitalize a part of the city where Siemens had its pre-war golden age. The project, named Siemensstadt Square, is set to transform the area into a “district of the

NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) has been actively engaging in collaborations with private, non-federal partners through Space Act Agreements. One such collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM) has resulted in the development of INDUS, a suite of large language models (LLMs) customized for the domains of Earth science, biological and physical sciences,

The quest for materials that can enhance electronics performance beyond the limitations of silicon-based transistors has led researchers to explore two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. With atomically thin structures and high carrier mobilities, 2D semiconductors hold great promise for improving the electrostatic control and ON-state performances of short-channel field-effect transistors (FETs). Despite their advantages, 2D semiconductors face

The recent ransomware attack on CDK Global, a software provider to numerous car dealerships across North America, has sent shockwaves throughout the automotive industry. The hackers have demanded a ransom of tens of millions of dollars from the company, resulting in chaos at approximately 15,000 car dealerships that rely on CDK’s services. The disruption has

The elephant’s trunk is a remarkable tool that serves a multitude of purposes, ranging from eating and drinking to social behavior and tool usage. It is a complex organ that contains six muscle groups, allowing for both strength and precision in its movements. Researchers have studied how elephants grasp objects using techniques such as suction,