Over the past few years, there has been a growing interest in the development of solar cells using organic materials, particularly perovskite. These organic solar cells offer a range of advantages over traditional silicon-based solar cells, including lower fabrication costs, increased flexibility, and enhanced tunability. However, despite these benefits, organic solar cells have not yet
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When most people think of chemistry, they envision the classic image of colored liquids in beakers and test tubes. However, chemistry goes beyond liquids to include materials in all states: liquids, gases, and solids. Scientists at the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub are utilizing a unique subdiscipline of chemistry known as mechanochemistry to revolutionize the
Google’s recent announcement of a $2 billion investment in a new data center in northeastern Indiana is a significant development for the state. The data center, which is planned for Fort Wayne, will play a crucial role in powering Google’s artificial intelligence technology and cloud business. This investment is expected to create up to 200
A potential strike is on the horizon for approximately 7,200 workers at Daimler Truck in three southern US states as labor contract talks draw to a close. The United Auto Workers and Daimler Truck have been engaged in discussions regarding a new contract to replace the expiring one that is set to end at midnight
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has faced increased pressure from the United States after lawmakers set a nine-month deadline for the company to divest from TikTok or risk having the popular video platform banned in the country. The move was made on national security grounds, with allegations that TikTok could potentially be used by the Chinese
The recent announcement by the White House regarding Micron’s receipt of up to $6.1 billion in grants from the US government to build semiconductor plants in New York and Idaho signifies a significant step towards revitalizing semiconductor production in the country. The initiative, to be unveiled by President Joe Biden in Syracuse, New York, is
A recent incident involving a Tesla on Autopilot mode causing a fatal collision with a motorcyclist near Seattle has once again brought into question the safety and efficacy of the autonomous driving system. The tragic accident has highlighted the importance of driver attention and the potential risks associated with relying too heavily on automated driving
Christophe Fouquet, a Frenchman, is set to take over as the CEO of Dutch chip giant ASML amidst a complex geopolitical landscape that involves navigating business with China. With semiconductors playing a crucial role in global technology, ASML holds strategic importance far beyond the commercial realm. Background and Expertise Born in 1973, Fouquet studied physics
In a groundbreaking study based on data from a 2002 game show, a researcher from Virginia Commonwealth University has made significant strides in teaching a computer how to identify lies. Xunyu Chen, an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems at VCU’s School of Business, emphasizes the importance of utilizing artificial intelligence methods, such
A groundbreaking model called GREENSKY has been developed by researchers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Computing and Engineering, along with independent researchers. This model aims to boost the energy efficiency and operational time of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in cellular networks. In areas without traditional network infrastructure, such as rural or disaster-affected
China is at the forefront of a new era in aviation, driven by significant advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This transformation is poised to revolutionize low-altitude airspace management in the country. With a growing number of unmanned aircraft being integrated into national airspace, China faces unique challenges and opportunities in terms of regulation, technology,
In recent years, machine learning-based models have made significant advancements in autonomously generating various types of content. These advancements have revolutionized the filmmaking industry and provided new opportunities for training robotics algorithms. While existing models can produce realistic or artistic images based on text descriptions, creating AI that can generate videos of moving human figures
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has recently called out U.S. search giant Google for its advertising search restrictions impacting Yahoo in Japan. The commission’s investigation revealed that Google’s practices were hindering fair competition within the advertising market. Despite Google’s claims of full cooperation with the probe, the commission found that the company’s actions were not
The recent approval by the US House of Representatives of a bill that would require TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face expulsion from the American market has sparked intense debate. This decision comes amidst concerns raised by US and other Western officials regarding TikTok’s alleged role in allowing Beijing
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee achieved a groundbreaking victory by voting to become a union shop, marking a significant win for organized labor at a foreign-owned auto plant in the American South. The election results revealed a resounding 73 percent of employees at the Chattanooga plant supporting representation by the United Auto Workers (UAW), a remarkable