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Women codebreakers knew some of the biggest secrets of WWII - including plans for the D-Day invasion. But most took their stories to the grave
2024-06-06 12:21:22
In the immediate lead up to D-Day, naval codebreaker Jean Sims was one of the few who knew a major operation was coming.
TSMC unit, NXP of Netherlands unveil Singapore chip plant plan
2024-06-06 11:50:13
An affiliate of Taiwan chip titan TSMC has joined Dutch chip maker NXP to announce plans to build a new US$7.8 billion factory in Singapore to make processors for the auto and mobile end markets.
Beyond lithium: New solid state ZnI₂ battery design opens doors for sustainable energy storage
2024-06-06 09:55:44
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-iodine batteries get a lot of attention because they are safe, do not cost much, and have a high theoretical capacity. Zinc has a high theoretical capacity (820 mAh g-1) and iodine is found in large amounts in the Earth's crust. However, the limited cycle life of zinc-iodine batteries remains a significant challenge for their market viability.
Chile's lithium dreams raise water concerns in the desert
2024-06-06 09:10:44
As night falls in Chile's Atacama desert, the world's driest, a drilling machine extracts brine to measure levels of lithium—a crucial mineral for the global switch to cleaner energy, but harmful in its own way.
Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA
2024-06-06 09:10:44
More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to reach half a trillion dollars this year, the world's top energy research body said Thursday.
AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests show
2024-06-06 09:10:44
Tests on a leading AI tool allowed the creation of deceptive and incriminating images of President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a watchdog said Wednesday, despite pledges to block fake photos of the presidential contenders ahead of elections in November.
Swiss renewable energy battle moves to the ballots
2024-06-06 09:10:43
Switzerland's largest wind farm, sitting astride the ridge of the Jura mountains by the French border, consists of only 16 turbines -- tiny compared to those of other European countries.
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
2024-06-06 09:10:43
Nepal's abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles.
Meta hit with privacy complaints in Europe over AI plans
2024-06-06 09:10:43
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group filed complaints in 11 European countries against Meta on Thursday, saying the global tech giant's planned privacy policy change would allow "unlawful" use of personal data for artificial intelligence technology.
Boeing CEO to address safety at US Senate hearing
2024-06-06 09:10:43
Boeing's outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a US Senate panel later this month to answer questions about safety and production issues at the aircraft manufacturer, the company said Wednesday.
Stream It or Skip It: 'Animal Control' Season 2 on Fox, where Joel McHale leads a funny crew of animal control officers
2024-06-06 01:36:25
Already renewed for a third season, the second season of the workplace comedy boasts a funny ensemble and character-driven stories.
Millie Bobby Brown fangirls over Taylor Swift on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’: “I know exactly where she is at all times”
2024-06-06 01:36:24
Brown clarified that her claim was “loosely based.”
Stream It or Skip It: 'Full Swing' Season 2 on Netflix, another round for this golf-focused docuseries
2024-06-06 01:36:24
Full Swing is going to give you exactly what you’re looking for.
Google could cut funding to more US news publishers
2024-06-05 22:35:22
Google already threatened to block news in California.
Are data breaches the new normal? Should we just assume our data isn't safe?
2024-06-05 22:18:46
In recent days, both Ticketek Australia and Ticketmaster have experienced breaches which have exposed customer details to hackers. They join a growing list of high-profile data breaches that have put the privacy of millions at risk.
Software giant SAP agrees to buy WalkMe for $1.5 billion cash
2024-06-05 22:18:45
German software giant SAP has agreed to buy WalkMe in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.5 billion.
Cutting-edge vision chip brings human eye-like perception to machines
2024-06-05 22:17:44
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, unmanned systems such as autonomous driving and embodied intelligence are continuously being promoted and applied in real-world scenarios, leading to a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation. Visual perception, a core means of information acquisition, plays a crucial role in these intelligent systems. However, achieving efficient, precise, and robust visual perception in dynamic, diverse, and unpredictable environments remains an open challenge.
Is a $20,000 home equity loan or HELOC better?
2024-06-05 21:59:38
Are you thinking about borrowing $20,000 with a home equity loan or HELOC? Find out which is better right now here.
Alaska set to limit daily number of cruise ship passengers that can visit Juneau
2024-06-05 21:59:37
Citing high numbers of tourists and their negative impact on local residents, the proposal would curb numbers of visitors allowed on a daily basis.
There's a huge Father's Day sale happening on Dewalt tools at Amazon
2024-06-05 21:59:37
We found big Father's Day discounts on best-selling Dewalt oscillating tools, saws and drill bits on Amazon.

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