Technology

Transportation is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, making it crucial for countries worldwide to address this issue. High-speed railways (HSR) are widely considered as the future of intercity transportation due to their high degree of electrification. However, the lack of relevant data on the carbon reduction potential of high-speed rail travel and effective
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The competition watchdog in Britain, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has recently announced that it is launching an investigation into the partnership between US tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence developer OpenAI. The CMA is looking into whether this partnership resembles a merger and is seeking comments from the involved parties as well as
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A team of roboticists from Technical University of Munich and Sun Yat-sen University in Germany and China, respectively, have made significant improvements to the agility of quadruped robots. By adding a flexible spine and tail, the researchers have created a more refined robot that demonstrates enhanced mobility. The study was recently published in the journal
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In a world with a growing population and increasing demands for energy and freshwater, finding innovative solutions to meet these needs is crucial. Fortunately, Cornell engineers have developed a groundbreaking model that not only generates green energy but also desalinates ocean water for drought-stricken coastal populations. This integrated system, known as the Integrated Pumped Hydro
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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
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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
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