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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Internet users in the European Union have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Threads, an Instagram app. Despite being launched in the United States and other countries back in July, EU users have been left out due to concerns about regulatory oversight from Brussels. However, there are now signs that the wait may finally be
Robots have the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, but in order for them to be truly effective, they need to possess the ability to perform complex motions and coordinate the movements of their individual limbs. To address this challenge, a team of researchers from Intel Labs, University College London (UCL), and VERSES
EU member states and lawmakers have reached a significant milestone in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with the adoption of the AI Act. After 36 hours of intense negotiations, a political deal has been sealed in Brussels, making the EU the first continent to establish clear rules for the use of AI. The AI Act is
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
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
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
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
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,