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Biden's clean energy tax credits likely to remain 'law of the land': Brainard
2024-05-10 18:29:07
Most of Joe Biden's clean energy tax credits are now law and are unlikely to be reversed by Donald Trump if he wins November's presidential election, a senior administration official said Friday.
Making batteries takes lots of lithium: Almost half of it could come from Pennsylvania wastewater
2024-05-10 17:18:46
Most batteries used in technology like smartwatches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater?
Global analysis of 30M hydrogen energy tweets shows increase from 2015 Paris Agreement
2024-05-10 17:18:46
Australia's hydrogen energy-related discussion on Twitter (now X) is now ranked seventh globally, according to an analysis of 30.7 million tweets conducted by QUT researchers.
The end of the package holiday provider? Blockchain technology could revolutionize travel experiences
2024-05-10 17:18:46
Forget the middleman—blockchain technology could lead to the end of the traditional package holiday provider, putting power back into the hands of customers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
The beginning and end of the iPad
2024-05-10 16:40:15
On The Vergecast: good tablets, bad ads, and the streaming wars.
The Oura Ring will soon be able to gauge how “old” your heart is
2024-05-10 16:40:15
The new metrics represent Oura’s shift toward longer-term health insights.
How to set the default apps in macOS
2024-05-10 16:40:14
Switch the default apps for your files.
Fisker’s brakes can’t catch a break
2024-05-10 16:40:14
It’s the fourth safety investigation on Fisker’s Ocean EV.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a gorgeous echo of the franchise’s past
2024-05-10 16:36:01
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is strongest when it’s interrogating the past.
Apple might bring AI transcription to Voice Memos and Notes
2024-05-10 16:36:01
It sure looks like AI is coming to the iPhone.
Environmentalists battle to get Peco to increase its use of green energy, but the oil industry calls it a job killer
2024-05-10 16:35:25
The nation is in the middle of a contentious transformation from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Cyberattack cripples major US health care network
2024-05-10 16:35:20
Ascension, a major U.S. health care system with 140 hospitals in 19 states, announced late Thursday that a cyberattack has caused disruptions at some of its hospitals.
Scientists convert chicken fat into energy storage devices
2024-05-10 16:35:20
The global move toward more sustainable, green energy has increased power reserves and the demand for energy storage devices. Unfortunately, some materials for these devices can be expensive and environmentally problematic. Producing alternative energy storage devices from things that are usually thrown away could help resolve these challenges.
A new approach to using neural networks for low-power digital pre-distortion in mmWave systems
2024-05-10 16:35:13
In a study published in the journal IEICE Electronics Express, researchers present a neural network digital pre-distortion (DPD) for mmWave RF-PAs.
Amazon's new fees on sellers likened to 'kick in the gut'
2024-05-10 16:35:13
Amazon.com Inc. merchants have found themselves caught in an economic vice. Earlier this year, the e-commerce giant rolled out changes to the fees its charges them—essentially shifting more of its operating costs onto the small businesses that account for most of the products sold on the site. Making matters worse for merchants, shoppers are trading down.
Catching additive manufacturing defects with nanoseconds to spare
2024-05-10 16:35:13
The United States is on the cusp of a manufacturing renaissance. Federal legislation has ushered in billions of dollars of investment in manufacturing capabilities that will streamline the supply chain and strengthen national security.
Beijing, Budapest carry ties forward
2024-05-10 15:44:04
The two countries have decided to elevate bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans, study shows
2024-05-10 15:31:56
Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest. In a review article published in the journal Patterns on May 10, researchers describe the risks of deception by AI systems and call for governments to develop strong regulations to address this issue as soon as possible.
Researchers test AI systems' ability to solve the New York Times' connections puzzle
2024-05-10 15:31:56
Can artificial intelligence (AI) match human skills for finding obscure connections between words? Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering turned to the daily Connections puzzle from The New York Times to find out.
Sky-high vanity: Constructing the world's tallest buildings creates high emissions, researchers say
2024-05-10 15:31:56
Since ancient times, people have built structures that reach for the skies—from the steep spires of medieval towers to the grand domes of ancient cathedrals and mosques. Today the quest is to build the world's tallest skyscrapers, such as Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Soaring above the rest, its decorative spire accounts for 29% of its total height—4,000 tons of structural steel just for aesthetics.

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