Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, and industries that consume large amounts of water, such as thermoelectric power generation, bear a significant responsibility. However, researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) have developed a cotreatment process that has the potential to revolutionize power plant water use. By utilizing two types of industrial wastewater, cooling tower
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Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have gained popularity as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. However, it is important to understand their overall impact on mobility, particularly for specific groups in a region. In order to gather real-world data and evaluate the effectiveness of e-bikes, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed
The recent recall of BMW SUVs in the U.S. has once again raised concerns about the safety of Takata airbag inflators. These inflators, manufactured by Takata Corp. of Japan, have been found to be prone to exploding in a crash, sending metal shrapnel flying and posing a serious risk of injury or even death to
OpenAI’s innovative artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, has revolutionized the tech industry with its unprecedented growth and widespread adoption. Within a year of its launch, ChatGPT amassed a staggering 100 million users, making it the fastest-growing app in history. Today, this cutting-edge AI technology is accessible to over a billion individuals through renowned platforms such as
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a groundbreaking partnership between UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE. The joint investment plans aim to inject up to £11 billion ($14 billion) into the construction of a giant offshore windfarm. The project will be located at the Dogger Bank site in the North Sea,
India, with its cutting-edge technology and impressive digital infrastructure, has gained recognition as a leader in the tech world. However, alongside these advancements, there is an alarming trend of internet shutdowns when political unrest or sectarian violence arises. India has become notorious for its high number of internet shutdowns, with authorities relying on this extreme
Tesla, the electric carmaker led by Elon Musk, is facing a supply chain struggle in Sweden due to an ongoing labor strike. The strike, initiated by the metal workers’ union IF Metall, started after Tesla refused to sign a collective wage agreement. In support of the strike, Swedish postal workers have ceased deliveries to Tesla
In a shocking revelation, the Kansas Supreme Court announced that it recently fell victim to a comprehensive cyberattack. This sophisticated attack not only jeopardized sensitive information but also disrupted the state’s entire court system. While the court acted swiftly to disconnect its systems upon discovering the breach, the criminals managed to steal personal data and
The critical infrastructure in Australia, including ports, energy grids, and water supplies, has experienced a significant increase in cyber attacks. Over the past year, there have been 143 reported incidents, compared to 95 the previous year. In response to this growing threat, the Federal Minister for Cyber Security, Clare O’Neil, has announced that 168 critical
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is taking the initiative to crack down on deepfake child abuse material and pro-terror content by implementing new protocols that would require technology giants to do more to tackle seriously harmful online content. These protocols come after the failure of self-regulatory codes developed by the tech industry and aim to address the
Big tech companies seem to have a recurring issue: getting fined for various infractions, including price fixing, unfair competition, and data misuse. However, what is even more concerning is the fact that these fines often go unpaid for years. In September of last year, Meta was slapped with a hefty two billion euros ($2.2 billion)
Ransomware attacks have been a prevalent form of cybercrime for over three decades, but it was only in the past decade that the term “ransomware” gained widespread recognition in popular media. One of the most notorious ransomware groups to emerge recently is LockBit, which has adopted a “ransomware as a service” model to maximize its