Bipolar membranes, commonly used in various energy technologies such as electrolyzers and hydrogen fuel cells, have been a subject of interest for many researchers and companies. However, the underlying working principles of these membranes and the ion solvation kinetics involved have remained a mystery for a long time. The lack of a comprehensive understanding has
After initially resisting requests from Brazilian authorities to censor certain Twitter users, Elon Musk and Twitter have now decided to comply with the demands. This decision came after facing growing fines and the possibility of a ban on the app in the region. Earlier this month, Twitter announced that it had been issued a court
Manufacturing nations in the Global North have been exploiting their advantages in capital and technology by outsourcing energy-intensive industrial processes to countries in the Global South. This practice has led to a ‘false decoupling’ of energy consumption from economic growth. While Global North countries may appear to be reducing their energy consumption, the reality is
The concept of tipping developers after finishing a game has been brought into the spotlight by the former president of Blizzard, Mike Ybarra. Ybarra proposed this idea as a way for players to show appreciation for exceptional gaming experiences, suggesting that the option to tip should be available on top of the already hefty price
Tesla recently announced a significant layoff of more than 10% of its global workforce, a decision that was conveyed to employees through a memo from CEO Elon Musk. This move was justified as a means to prepare the company for the next phase of growth by focusing on cost reductions and enhancing productivity. While restructuring
The recent announcement of Tesla executives Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel leaving the electric vehicle manufacturer has sent shockwaves through the industry. Baglino, who had been with Tesla since its early years, was instrumental in the development of powertrain and energy engineering within the company. On the other hand, Patel, who joined Tesla in 2016
LawBreakers, a gravity-defying multiplayer FPS game developed by Boss Key Productions, faced a premature end just a year after its launch back in 2017. Despite receiving positive reviews for its unique gameplay mechanics, the game failed to attract a substantial player base, leading to the closure of the studio and the eventual shutdown of the
Quantum resistance standards play a crucial role in various industries, including electronics, high-tech sensors, and microchip manufacturing. The accuracy of resistance measurements is paramount in ensuring the proper functioning of complex systems. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have recently made significant strides in improving the performance of quantum resistance standards by harnessing the power
Ikea, known for its simplistic and Scandinavian designs, is stepping into the world of gaming furniture with a new range called the Brännboll collection. Unlike traditional gaming furniture that tends to have a dark and edgy aesthetic, Ikea is offering designs that are more subtle and likely to blend in with existing home decor. The
xAI, the AI arm of X Corp, has been making strides in the development of its Grok AI model. The upcoming Grok 1.5 is set to revolutionize the way AI handles multimodal inputs within its queries. This new feature will allow users to pose complex questions and interact with the AI in a more comprehensive