Wireless internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, with countless people relying on it for various activities such as communication, browsing the internet, and streaming content. However, the increasing demand for wireless internet access has led to a spike in power consumption, contributing to carbon emissions worldwide. In order to address this
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Susan Wojcicki, a trailblazing tech executive who played a pivotal role in shaping Google and YouTube, passed away at the age of 56. Her journey in the tech industry began with a significant contribution to Google’s inception. Wojcicki collaborated with Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offering them her Menlo Park garage to work
The ongoing Paris Olympic Games have not only been a platform for athletic excellence but also a beacon of inclusivity, particularly for individuals with visual impairments. The organizers of Paris 2024 have dedicated efforts to ensuring that every individual, irrespective of their abilities, can partake in the thrilling Olympic experience. Ludivine Munos, a former Paralympic
The recent federal court ruling against Google for maintaining an illegal monopoly in internet search has sparked a broader discussion about the company’s dominance in the digital landscape. While Google search is widely recognized as the best search engine in the United States, the ruling highlighted the company’s strong-arm tactics against its competitors. By spending
Imagine a world where crossing guards are replaced by robots. This may seem like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, but with the introduction of CrossBot, this futuristic concept is becoming a reality. Created by Hovannes Kulhandjian, an associate professor in electrical and computer engineering at Fresno State, CrossBot is a prototype robot
In a groundbreaking development in the field of radiative cooling, Dr. Jin Gu, Kang and his team at the Nanophotonics Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have successfully created a colorful radiation-cooling liquid crystal material that not only cools without external power but also emits vibrant colors simultaneously. Traditional radiative
A groundbreaking new method for accurately and continuously measuring mouse body mass without causing stress has been developed by a research team led by Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Associate Professor Vivek Kumar, Ph.D. Body mass is a critical metric in both human health and biomedical research, serving as an indicator of overall health and a predictor
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, impacting various aspects of society. A recent study conducted by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on an interesting psychological phenomenon related to training AI. The study revealed that participants actively adjusted their behavior to appear more fair and just
In January, a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Alaska Airlines experienced a near-catastrophic incident that required an emergency landing. The incident involved a panel blowing out shortly after takeoff, leaving passengers exposed to open air at an altitude of about 16,000 feet. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) immediately launched an investigation into the incident,
In an effort to combat a tough market environment, German chip maker Infineon recently announced that it will be slashing 1,400 jobs and relocating another 1,400 positions from its current workforce of approximately 58,600 employees worldwide. This decision is part of a larger restructuring program that was initiated back in May with the goal of
Organic semiconductors have been gaining traction in the field of technology, with applications ranging from OLED displays to biosensors. However, the limitation of resolutions in these devices has been a challenge, especially with the rapid development of wearable electronics. The traditional photolithography technology used for inorganic semiconductors like silicon has enabled the integration of millions
With the surge in e-commerce, the number of parcel deliveries worldwide has significantly increased, reaching 161 billion in 2022. This exponential growth has raised concerns about the environmental impact of traditional delivery methods. In Australia alone, 5.6 million households made monthly online purchases in 2023, leading to a substantial increase in parcel shipments. The transportation
In the year 2035, France is scheduled to phase out new combustion engine cars, sparking concerns among workers in the auto industry. The industry, which currently employs around 200,000 people in the country, is at a crossroads as it grapples with the impending shift to electric vehicles. While some regions like the emerging “Battery Valley”
The inspiration for flying robotic systems has often been derived from the wing dynamics of flying animal species such as birds, bats, and insects. While the wing movements of birds and bats are well understood, the processes underlying the wing movements of many insects remain a mystery to researchers. Recent studies conducted by researchers at
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is currently witnessing a battle between companies that prefer to keep their datasets and algorithms private (closed-source AI) and those that advocate for transparency by making their AI models publicly accessible (open-source AI). Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently entered the fray by releasing a new collection of