In today’s digital age, the e-commerce industry has experienced exponential growth, leading to a significant increase in the number of parcel deliveries worldwide. With a staggering 161 billion parcels delivered in 2022, the pressure on last-mile delivery services has never been higher. This trend is particularly evident in countries like Australia, where the majority of
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As France approaches a 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars, the automotive industry is in a state of flux. While there is hope in certain regions like the north with the emergence of a “Battery Valley,” parts suppliers in other areas are facing uncertainty. With the looming restriction on the sale of
The recent failure of a deal to deliver hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users in the 2024 budget, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of green hydrogen technology in the country. The government’s initial investment of $6.5 million
In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), there is an ongoing battle between companies that opt to keep their datasets and algorithms confidential, and those that believe in transparency by making their advanced software publicly accessible. The clash between open-source and closed-source AI has significant implications for the future of AI development and deployment. Meta,
In a groundbreaking study conducted by engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, cellulose nanofibrils have been identified as a potential game-changer in the realm of 3D-printed concrete technology. This innovative plant-based material has shown promising results in enhancing the printability and mechanical properties of 3D-printed structures, paving the way
Embracing innovative solutions rooted in ancient techniques, recent research led by Stanford University highlights the potential for heat-absorbing bricks to revolutionize the energy industry. These heat-absorbing bricks, known as “firebricks,” can store heat generated by renewable sources like solar or wind power. By assembling these bricks in insulated containers, industrial processes in key sectors like
The United States government filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing app of violating children’s privacy laws. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, thus violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the FTC chair Lina
In a recent study published in Science Advances, a research team has showcased the potential for commercializing analog hardware utilizing Electrochemical Random Access Memory (ECRAM) devices to enhance the computational performance of artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking research highlights the limitations of existing digital hardware for AI computation and the advantages that analog hardware can offer
Debugging software applications can be a time-consuming and challenging task, especially when dealing with large-scale applications consisting of numerous files and millions of lines of code. Developers often struggle to locate faults within the code, spending a significant amount of their working time on manual debugging processes. Studies have shown that debugging can account for
In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and diverse intelligent systems, there is a pressing need for a unified language that can effectively bridge the gap between various technologies and disciplines. A recent study led by Cortical Labs has ignited a call for collaboration among scientists, ethicists, and researchers from around the