The highly anticipated Asian Games have finally arrived, showcasing China’s technological prowess on a grand scale. After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Games have attracted around 12,000 athletes, along with a multitude of journalists, technical officials, and spectators, descending upon the city of Hangzhou. Renowned as the unofficial home of China’s
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Volkswagen’s factory in Dresden, Germany, was once envisioned as a symbol of the company’s electric future. However, a closer look reveals that the production line is far from thriving. While Volkswagen invests billions into its shift to electric vehicles, it falls behind its competitors in crucial areas such as battery technology. This article examines the
Medical researchers have long sought more effective ways to deliver drugs to specific areas of the body, minimizing side effects and maximizing therapeutic outcomes. Over the years, various technologies have been explored, including magnet-controlled microbots. However, precision control and other challenges have limited their practical applications. In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, a
Researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) have achieved a significant scientific breakthrough in the field of solar energy. Their recent study, published in the journal Solar RRL, unveils a novel approach to mass production of cheaper and lighter perovskite solar cells. By applying a thin layer of aluminum oxide to metal
Uncertainty looms large as US auto workers engage in an unprecedented and simultaneous strike against Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. As negotiations continue, both sides remain far apart, indicating that the strike may endure for weeks on end. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has set a Friday deadline for significant
The UK carmaking industry is currently facing uncertainties as it hopes for a postponement of a provision in the nation’s post-Brexit EU trade treaty. If the provision is not postponed, electric vehicles will be subject to a 10-percent tariff. Although Britain left the European Union in 2021 with a free trade deal that removed tariffs
The ongoing historic strike at the top three US car manufacturers, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, shows no signs of abating. United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain has warned that if the companies fail to improve their wage offers during negotiations, the strike will intensify further. Fain emphasizes that the car manufacturers, given their
In today’s modern digital world, cyber-threats are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated. Even large corporations that invest heavily in security measures are vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches. Recent events at MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment have shed light on the growing threat of cyberattacks in the casino industry. This article explores the impact of these
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have become increasingly prevalent in today’s society, with AI assistants and search engines being just a few examples of their applications. One of the most common approaches to building AI systems is through the use of artificial neural networks (ANNs), which are inspired by the structure of the human brain. However,
Smart contracts have gained popularity due to their ability to execute actions automatically when specific conditions are met. While they are considered safer than traditional contracts, they are not without their flaws. The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology has developed a new framework, called VeriSolid, to make smart contracts easier to develop,