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Should you be concerned about flying on Boeing planes?
2024-03-14 20:47:27
The American aerospace giant Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades. Since the 1990s, Boeing and its European competitor Airbus have dominated the market for large passenger jets.
Bosnia's lithium discovery raises hopes and fears
2024-03-14 20:47:26
In northeast Bosnia's rolling hills, the local community is torn between fears of environmental ruin and hopes of riches from huge deposits of the critical minerals Europe needs for its green transition.
Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court
2024-03-14 20:47:26
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday.
Gov. Shapiro calls for Pennsylvania carbon cap and trade market, plus higher clean energy requirements
2024-03-14 15:51:55
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his energy strategy on March 12, a two-pronged approach that would create a carbon cap and trade market in Pennsylvania and boost the amount of clean energy delivered to electric utility consumers in the state.
OpenAI partners with Le Monde and Prisa Media
2024-03-14 08:43:33
OpenAI on Wednesday announced partnerships with French daily Le Monde and Spanish conglomerate Prisa Media, saying it intends to develop news-related uses of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool.
Foxconn logs second straight quarter of profits as AI demand surges
2024-03-14 08:43:33
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday reported a second straight quarter of profit growth, with the Apple supplier boosted by demand for AI hardware and infrastructure.
Europeans want decentralized power generation and low prices
2024-03-13 21:37:42
Although a majority of Europeans support the energy transition in principle, local opposition to necessary infrastructure projects is on the rise. What could be done to smooth the future growth of renewables in Europe? In a new study published in iScience, researchers have identified the preferences of citizens in Denmark, Germany, Poland and Portugal.
E for equity? E-scooter and e-bike schemes can help people on low incomes and with disabilities
2024-03-13 21:36:35
Interest in shared e-bikes and e-scooters, or "micromobility" devices, has skyrocketed in Australia. Every capital city and over 25 local councils have trialed shared e-scooter systems through private operators including Lime, Beam and Neuron.
Petrol, pricing and parking: Why so many outer suburban residents are opting for electric vehicles
2024-03-13 21:36:35
Until now, you might have thought of electric vehicles as inner suburban toys. Teslas and Polestars are expensive, leaving them as playthings for wealthier Australians and out of reach for the mortgage belt.
Cyberattack leaves health care providers reeling weeks later
2024-03-13 21:24:18
Following a cyberattack on the largest health insurer in the United States last month, health care providers continue to scramble as insurance payments and prescription orders continue to be disrupted and physicians lose an estimated $100 million a day.
Many firms prefer ready-made AI software, with a few tweaks
2024-03-13 20:57:11
Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed nearly every industry, from manufacturing and retail to construction and agriculture. As AI becomes even more ubiquitous, firms are often opting for off-the-shelf technology that can be modified to meet their needs.
Brazil revs up for jolt of hybrid car investments
2024-03-13 20:57:08
Brazil is charging up for a hybrid revolution as global car manufacturers race to pump billions of dollars into the development of green vehicles in Latin America's biggest economy.
Grappling with the grid: Expanding electricity transmission brings benefits, encounters barriers
2024-03-13 20:57:07
Improving the U.S. electricity grid is necessary to lower costs, boost reliability and help tackle climate change, but it will take some serious soul searching by the leaders of entities that control the grid, according to a University of Michigan researcher.
Waymo's robotaxi service expands into Los Angeles, starting free rides in parts of the city
2024-03-13 20:57:07
Robotaxis will begin cruising the streets of Los Angeles on Thursday when Google spinoff Waymo starts offering free rides to some of the roughly 50,000 people who have signed up for its driverless ride-hailing service.
Strengthening the partnership between humans and AI: The case of translators
2024-03-13 19:00:53
ChatGPT and its ability to hold conversations and produce written content have been the focus of a lot of attention in the last year in the field of technology and artificial intelligence. However, AI has been around for some time, helping us in all sorts of everyday tasks, from navigation systems to social network algorithms, not to mention machine translation. Ever since neural machine translation (NMT) systems began to be used on a widespread basis a few years ago, AI has seen exponential growth in its uptake in the translation industry. This has led to new challenges in the relationship between human and machine translators.
Dollar Tree to shutter nearly 1,000 stores after dismal earnings report
2024-03-13 15:42:32
Ten years after acquiring Family Dollar, discount chain continues to struggle amid growing competition from Aldi, Dollar General and Walmart.
EV charging problems deepen as Chinese consumer confidence wavers: McKinsey · TechNode
2024-03-13 11:02:59
A record number of Chinese consumers voiced regret at buying electric vehicles and will consider conventional automobiles for their next purchase due to a
Boeing says employees must take 'immediate' action on safety measures
2024-03-13 09:16:49
US aeronautics giant Boeing, facing increased scrutiny after a series of safety incidents and manufacturing issues, is directing employees to take "immediate actions" to improve operations, according to a message the company sent to its workforce Tuesday.
Cathay Pacific 'is back' with first annual profit since 2019
2024-03-13 09:00:16
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual net profit in four years, citing a surge in demand as it emerges from the impact of the financial hub's COVID isolation.
Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious
2024-03-13 09:00:16
German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating rise in profits for 2023, boosted by higher vehicle deliveries, but gave a cautious outlook for this year.

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