In today’s fast-paced world, the movement of vehicles plays a critical role in the consumption of energy and the emission of greenhouse gases. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a groundbreaking tool called Autonomie Express to provide insights into how vehicles are utilizing energy on a large scale. This tool is
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The field of flying robotics has long drawn inspiration from the wing dynamics of various flying animal species, such as birds, bats, and insects. While birds and bats primarily use their pectoral and wing muscles to flap their wings, the processes behind the wing movements of insects, particularly beetles, have remained a mystery. A recent
As e-commerce continues to grow globally, the number of parcels being delivered is also on the rise. With 161 billion parcels delivered worldwide in 2022, the environmental impact of these deliveries cannot be ignored. In Australia alone, 5.6 million households made a monthly online purchase in 2023, leading to a significant increase in parcel shipments.
The deadline set by France to phase out new combustion engine cars by 2035 has sent ripples of uncertainty through the auto industry. While some regions, like the emerging “Battery Valley” in the north, are optimistic about the shift to electric vehicles, workers in other parts of the country are not as hopeful. With the
The debate between open-source and closed-source artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum in the tech industry. Companies are taking sides regarding the transparency and accessibility of their AI models, datasets, and algorithms. This battle has significant implications for the future of AI development and its impact on society. In recent times, Meta, the parent company
The recent setback in the delivery of hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users, has raised concerns about the viability of transitioning to green hydrogen technology in the country. While the government has invested significantly in promoting green hydrogen, critical voices highlighting
In a world grappling with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy sources, recent research led by Stanford University has shed light on an ancient technology that could hold the key to achieving the United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The technology, referred to as firebricks,
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices. One of the latest innovations in this field is the use of cellulose nanofibrils to enhance 3D-printed concrete technology. A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has made significant strides in exploring the
The United States government has taken legal action against TikTok, alleging that the popular video-sharing app violated children’s privacy by collecting personal data without parental consent. The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission filed a civil lawsuit claiming that TikTok broke the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by allowing children under the age
Analog hardware using ECRAM devices has proven to be a game-changer in the world of artificial intelligence, as highlighted in a recent study published in Science Advances. With the rapid advancement of AI technology, the limitations of existing digital hardware have become evident. This has led to a surge in research into analog hardware specialized