The recent shift in former U.S. President Donald Trump’s attitude towards cryptocurrency, as demonstrated at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, marks a significant departure from his previous skepticism. He is now aligning himself as a proponent of digital assets, highlighting the growing integration of politics and crypto, known as “PolitiFi.” This newfound stance by
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Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, wasted no time in addressing key issues within the company, particularly in relation to the ongoing negotiations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Ortberg expressed his commitment to resetting the relationship with the union and working towards a new labor contract that will benefit both parties.
Lithium-metal batteries have long been hailed as the next frontier in battery technology due to their significantly higher energy densities compared to lithium-ion batteries. However, issues such as short lifespan and the growth of lithium dendrites have hindered their widespread adoption in the market. Recent research conducted by Prof. Shuhong Jiao and her team at
Robotic grippers have come a long way in recent years, with advancements in design and functionality revolutionizing the field of robotics. Many grippers on the market today are inspired by human hands, offering a high level of dexterity and the ability to manipulate a variety of objects. However, these grippers often come with complex mechanisms
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to quickly switch between different thoughts and mental concepts, is a valuable human capability. This ability enables multitasking, rapid skill acquisition, and adaptation to new situations. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have advanced in recent decades, they still lack the flexibility seen in humans. Researchers are now exploring how neural circuits
The concept of luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) has been around since the 1970s, with the aim of improving solar energy capture through the use of luminescent materials to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Traditional concentrators rely on mirrors and lenses, but LSCs have the advantage of being able to harvest diffuse light, making them
Recent research conducted by the CSIRO has shed light on the air tightness of new Australian homes, revealing that they are now up to 50% more airtight than those tested in 2015. This is positive news for homeowners, as it means that houses and apartments meeting recommended air tightness levels are not only more comfortable,
The demand for wireless internet access is constantly rising, supporting people in their daily activities from professional communications to entertainment purposes. However, this increased demand comes with a price – greater power consumption leading to higher carbon emissions. As a result, researchers are now focusing on developing energy-efficient techniques to support communication needs while minimizing
Push puppet toys have been a popular and entertaining novelty for generations, with their ability to move or collapse at the push of a button. However, a recent breakthrough by a team of UCLA engineers has taken this concept to a whole new level. By mimicking the internal mechanisms of push puppets, these engineers have
Google’s dominance in internet search has come under scrutiny in a recent federal court ruling, which deemed the company’s practices as maintaining an illegal monopoly. Even though Google search is widely recognized as the best search engine in the United States, the court found that the company’s tactics to secure its position as the default