City planning in hot desert climates poses unique challenges, with extreme temperatures and energy consumption needs being significant issues. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by UNSW Sydney offers a glimmer of hope. The study explores how a combination of heat mitigation technologies and strategies can significantly reduce temperatures in a major desert city. By implementing
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In the year 2024, we can expect a significant shift in the way courts and regulators approach the application of legal rules to technological innovation. The notion of tech exceptionalism, which assumes that traditional laws and regulations cannot keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancement, will be debunked. Instead, we will witness a
A recent experiment conducted by researchers from RIKEN and their collaborators has demonstrated the possibility of using heat and magnetic fields to induce transformations in spin textures, specifically magnetic vortices and antivortices known as skyrmions and antiskyrmions. These findings are expected to have significant implications for the development of new spintronics devices with low energy
Sony may be preparing to launch an updated version of its PS5 DualSense controller, according to a now-deleted listing on the Canadian Best Buy store. The listing revealed a V2 PlayStation gamepad that boasted an “exceptional 12-hour battery life” at maximum charge. This would be a significant improvement over the existing DualSense controller, which typically
Discord, a widely-used messaging service popular among gamers, has recently confirmed that it will lay off 17% of its workforce, amounting to 170 employees. This move comes after a previous reduction of 40 jobs in August and is part of a growing trend of companies announcing cuts since the beginning of this year. CEO Jason
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the fifth installment of the popular Momodora series, has recently been released. As a fan of the series, I had been eagerly awaiting the sequel since the release of its predecessor, Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight. Both games are 2D action platformers that revolve around intense combat and dodging enemies. The previous
Tesla has recently announced “market adjustment” pay increases for its factory workers in multiple locations across the United States. The notices regarding the pay rate adjustments were prominently posted at Tesla’s vehicle assembly plant in Fremont, California. These increases were confirmed by an anonymous employee at the Fremont site, who emphasized that the company had
VVVVVV, the beloved indie platformer that was released in 2010, has recently received a major update in celebration of its 14th birthday. Developer Terry Cavanagh has not only made the game Steam Deck verified, but has also added support for 21 new languages. This update breathes new life into a game that has become a
The battle against climate change and the pursuit of zero-emission technologies have sparked a global interest in shifting transportation from air and road to rail networks. Recognizing this trend, researchers from SINTEF and NTNU have embarked on a groundbreaking project to explore the interaction between lubricants, train wheels, and rails in Norway. Surprisingly, this field
Robotic technology has come a long way in recent years, but one major hurdle remains – the ability for robots to adapt, improvise, and handle tasks that require flexibility. Traditionally, robots have relied on preprogrammed routines, limiting their capabilities in real-world scenarios. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked hope among researchers, with