Fuel cells have long been hailed as a potential game-changer in the quest for clean energy. With the ability to revolutionize transportation and power generation, fuel cells offer a promising source of green energy. These cells produce electricity through a chemical reaction that only results in water and heat as byproducts. However, challenges remain in
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Rivian Automotive, the California-based electric truck company, is set to proceed with the construction of a new factory in Georgia early next year. This move comes as the company opens its eighth retail location, or “space,” in an intown Atlanta development. While customers cannot make direct purchases at these retail locations due to Georgia’s regulations,
French gaming nerds have a grand vision in mind – to create the world’s biggest video game museum, right near Disneyland Paris. Ludovic Charles, an avid collector, and Benoit Theveny, a popular YouTuber, are the masterminds behind the project. The Odyssey Project, named after the iconic Magnavox console from 1972, aims to showcase one of
Niantic has always been focused on fostering a sense of community and togetherness among players in their games. With popular titles like “Pokemon Go” and “Monster Hunter Now,” they have successfully brought players together through events and cooperative gameplay. Now, Niantic seeks to amplify this feeling of camaraderie with the introduction of Party Play in
Electricity production and distribution in the United States heavily relies on an aging infrastructure. With more than 10,000 power plants, 642,000 miles of high voltage lines, 56,000 substations, and 6.3 million miles of local distribution lines, much of the infrastructure has exceeded 30 years of service. This aging infrastructure, coupled with the increasing frequency and
Australia’s eSafety Commission, the world’s first government agency dedicated to online safety, announced on Monday that it has imposed a fine of 610,500 Australian dollars ($385,000) on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The commission issued legal transparency notices earlier this year to X and other platforms, raising concerns about their efforts
After navigating through two years of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now faces his next quest: ensuring that Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard proves to be worth the hassle. With the deal finally closed, Microsoft, the owner of the Xbox gaming system, has acquired game-maker Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal. This acquisition marks
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, representing auto workers in the US, has announced a new phase in its ongoing strike. While no new strike targets have been identified, the UAW’s president, Shawn Fain, stated that the labor action would now involve last-minute walkouts. Fain emphasized the need for a fresh approach, stating that the
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for developing photovoltaic technology due to their advantageous optoelectronic properties. Recent studies have demonstrated metal halide perovskite-based solar cells (PSCs) with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) above 25.8%, rivaling some solar technologies on the market today. However, the existing fabrication processes for these solar cells are far from
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in neuroscience and brain-inspired artificial intelligence that have opened up new possibilities in understanding intelligence. One such innovation is the Digital Twin Brain, a platform developed by a research team led by Tianzi Jiang at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Digital
The fabrication of flexible sensors using nanomaterials has garnered significant attention from researchers at Changchun University of Science and Technology (CUST) and City University of Hong Kong (CityU). Their recent survey, published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM), explores the innovative use of nanomaterial frameworks such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanofilms in the
In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about numerous advancements in various fields. However, one aspect of AI that has raised concerns is its capacity to generate deepfake images. While some of these images may provide amusement, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s face superimposed on Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, there is a