The impact of buildings on the environment through the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) during their construction and operation is a significant concern in the fight against climate change. Researchers have been exploring innovative ways to make building materials more environmentally friendly by storing CO2 within them. One promising development is the creation of a
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A recent fatal crash involving a Ford electric vehicle in San Antonio, Texas, has sparked an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident, which occurred on Interstate 10, involved a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV equipped with a partially automated driving system colliding with a Honda CR-V that was stopped in one of
The recent scandal surrounding Google’s Gemini chatbot and the images it generated of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers has sent shockwaves through the tech community. This event serves as a stark reminder of the power that artificial intelligence (AI) holds and the potential dangers that come with it. Google CEO Sundar Pichai publicly denounced the
Recent reports have revealed that US authorities are currently investigating Meta for its potential involvement in the illicit sale of medications. The Wall Street Journal disclosed that prosecutors in Virginia are scrutinizing whether Meta’s social media platforms are being used to facilitate and profit from the illegal drug trade. Subpoenas have been issued to Meta,
Boeing issued a warning to airlines operating its 787 Dreamliner model, urging them to inspect certain switches in the cockpit. This warning came after a terrifying incident involving a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane, which experienced a sudden drop mid-flight, resulting in injuries to dozens of passengers. According to Boeing, the investigation into Flight LA800 is
People suffering from voice disorders, whether due to pathological vocal cord conditions or recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, often struggle to communicate verbally. However, a groundbreaking solution may soon change their lives. A team of UCLA engineers, led by Jun Chen, an assistant professor of bioengineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has developed
Reddit, a popular social media platform, is facing scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission regarding its sale, licensing, or sharing of users’ posts and content for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. This inquiry comes as Reddit has recently announced a $60 million deal with Google, allowing AI companies to access databases of human-written
US prosecutors have recently made headlines by requesting a harsh sentence of 40 to 50 years for Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-prominent CEO of FTX cryptocurrency exchange. This request comes after Bankman-Fried was found guilty of a myriad of charges including fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. The prosecution is adamant that such a lengthy prison term
LED lighting has come a long way since its inception in 1969 with the release of the first red LED lamp. It wasn’t until 1998, when Japan’s Nakamura Shoji successfully created white LEDs, that LED lighting truly entered the spotlight. The invention of the incandescent lamp by Edison in 1879 paved the way for LED
In recent years, flexible sensors have revolutionized the field of sensing capabilities with their ability to detect a wide range of stimuli. However, the measurement of complex deformations resulting from forces or strains from multiple axes presents a significant challenge due to the lack of independent perception of multi-axial stimuli. The main obstacle in achieving
