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.
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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 question of why there is an abundance of matter in the universe and a scarcity of antimatter remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in the field of particle physics. The prevailing theory suggests that after the Big Bang, an equal amount of matter and antimatter should have been created, ultimately leading to their
In the realm of technology, advancements are happening rapidly, and the world of 3D image generation is no exception. Not long ago, the process of creating 3D images was complex, time-consuming, and required heavy-duty hardware and software. However, with the introduction of Stable Fast 3D by Stability AI, everything has taken a swift turn. This
Meta saw a 6% increase in its shares following the announcement of its second-quarter earnings report, which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. The company reported a revenue increase of 22%, reaching $39.07 billion from $32 billion in the previous year. Additionally, net income rose by an impressive 73% to $13.47 billion, resulting in earnings per share
The discovery of gravitational waves in 2015 marked a significant milestone in the field of astrophysics. These ripples in space-time, predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, have opened up new possibilities for understanding the universe. However, detecting gravitational waves poses a monumental challenge due to their minuscule scale. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from
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
A groundbreaking optical phenomenon has been recently discovered by an international team of scientists led by physicists at the University of Bath. This new phenomenon, known as the hyper-Raman effect, has the potential to revolutionize various fields such as pharmaceutical science, security, forensics, environmental science, art conservation, and medicine. The research detailing this discovery has
Sony has recently announced a new partnership with the NFL to develop a brand new set of headphones for NFL coaches. According to Sony Electronics’ Matthew Parnell, the new headphones are being built “from the ground up,” showing a significant commitment from Sony to deliver a high-quality product tailored specifically for the needs of NFL
E.l.f. has taken a bold step in becoming the first official beauty partner of Hot Girl Walk, a fitness organization aimed at empowering women through movement. In a strategic move to align with this partnership, the cosmetic company released a two-minute video that parodied televised sports competitions, featuring Olympian Gabby Douglas and actor Patrick Warburton