The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material known as SKIER-5. This innovative material has shown remarkable stability in cold temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius, addressing the limitations of conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries under freezing conditions. With the potential to revolutionize
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Self-driving vehicle networks that rely on collaboration and communication with each other or infrastructure face a significant security threat – data fabrication attacks. A recent study led by the University of Michigan highlights the potential risks associated with these emerging technologies. While the concept of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication shows promise in enhancing the capabilities of
AMD’s recent acquisition of server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion signifies a strategic move to enhance its artificial intelligence capacity in order to better compete with Nvidia. This move is part of AMD’s broader efforts to expand its AI ecosystem and bolster its AI software capabilities. The chipmaker has invested over $1 billion in
Boeing’s newly appointed CEO, Kelly Ortberg, expressed his desire to “reset” relations with a crucial union representing tens of thousands of the company’s workers as negotiations for a new labor contract continue. After taking office just a week ago, Ortberg met with the presidents of IAM 751 & W24 in Seattle for what he described
Epic Games, the mastermind behind the popular game Fortnite, has finally launched its own app store, breaking away from the restrictions imposed by tech giants Apple and Google. This move allows users to have more freedom and choice when it comes to accessing and downloading games and apps on their mobile devices. The Epic Games
The recent shift in stance by former U.S. president Donald Trump towards cryptocurrency has sparked a broader convergence of politics and digital assets, which is now being referred to as “PolitiFi.” This move, evident during the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, comes as a surprise to many given Trump’s prior skepticism towards cryptocurrencies. Historically, Democrats
The recent decision by the Melbourne City Council to terminate contracts with operators of shared e-scooter schemes due to safety concerns has sparked a significant debate. While safety should always be a top priority, it is essential to reevaluate the misconceptions surrounding e-scooter safety and their potential long-term benefits for sustainable transport. One key aspect
A recent ruling by a US judge has brought Google’s monopoly status into question, claiming that the tech giant has used its dominance to cement its position in the market. This ruling aligns the US regulator closer to the European Commission’s stance on tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The landscape of the internet
Lithium-metal batteries have long been hailed as the next frontier in battery technology, offering significantly higher energy densities than the current lithium-ion batteries that dominate the market. However, despite their potential, lithium-metal cells have been plagued by a number of limitations, particularly in terms of their short lifespan. Researchers at the University of Science and
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the development of robotic grippers that can pick up and manipulate various objects. However, many of these grippers are complex and expensive, limiting their widespread use in energy-efficient and cost-effective robots. Researchers at Purdue University and MIT have taken a different approach,