The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has introduced a groundbreaking tool called Autonomie Express to revolutionize the way we analyze energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. This innovative tool is not only free to all users but also incredibly versatile, making it an indispensable resource for transport and mobility
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The wing dynamics of flying animal species, such as birds, bats, and insects, have long been a source of inspiration for the development of flying robotic systems. While much is known about the wing movements of birds and bats, the processes underlying the wing movements of many insects, like rhinoceros beetles, remain poorly understood. Recent
With the rise of e-commerce, the number of parcels being delivered worldwide has skyrocketed, reaching 161 billion in 2022. In Australia alone, 5.6 million households made a monthly online purchase in 2023, leading to a significant increase in parcel shipments. However, the use of high-emitting diesel vans and trucks for last-mile deliveries is contributing to
As France makes plans to phase out new combustion engine cars by 2035, workers in the auto industry are feeling anxious about the future of their jobs. While there is some hope in regions like the north of the country where a “Battery Valley” is emerging, employees at parts suppliers in other areas are less
The ongoing debate in the realm of artificial intelligence revolves around the choice between open-source and closed-source AI technologies. Companies are divided on whether to keep their datasets and algorithms private or to make them publicly accessible. The recent move by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to release a collection of large AI models signals a
The recent failure of the deal to supply hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users in the 2024 budget, has cast doubts over the country’s transition to this highly-touted energy technology. Despite the government’s initial investment of $6.5 million for the acquisition
In recent studies led by Stanford, it has been discovered that firebricks, an age-old technology dating back to the Bronze Age, could hold the key to achieving the United Nations’ climate goal of zero emissions by 2050. By utilizing heat-absorbing bricks in insulated containers, heat generated by renewable sources like solar or wind power can
The research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has delved into the realm of 3D-printed concrete technology with the integration of cellulose nanofibrils. This innovative approach, led by Professor Osman E. Ozbulut, has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry with its enhanced properties and eco-friendly nature. The use
The recent lawsuit filed by the United States against TikTok has brought to light serious allegations of the app violating children’s privacy rights. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have accused TikTok of collecting personal data about children without their parents’ consent, a direct violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection
The research team’s work on analog hardware using ECRAM devices has proven to be a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional digital hardware, analog hardware offers unique advantages for specific computational tasks and continuous data processing. By adjusting the resistance of semiconductors based on external voltage or current, analog hardware can