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Rarotonga Safety Shelters Program launches ahead of 2025 - EMCI, CIIC and OPM join forces to take action

Traditional emotion-detection technologies such as facial recognition and speech analysis, are often prone to error.

1869: What a contemporary newspaper account called an appreciative Lincoln audience heard a Historical Society lecture on the composition of the solar system. The speaker used recent scientific discoveries to substantiate biblical prophecies.

COMMENT: Enzo Maresca is aware that several Chelsea stars may leave in January.

BEIJING - China criticised new US military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the US.

ExAmazon executives post on Bengaluru tech teams gruelling hours sparks debate

Chillai Kalan, the 40-day period of harshest winter, commenced in Kashmir on Saturday with Srinagar experiencing its coldest December night in five decades at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius.

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Indian Railways has fully transitioned to accrual-based accounting for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This shift, supported by the ICAI, enhances transparency, facilitates access to green financing and aligns with international accounting standards. The move also marks a significant step towards achieving ESG goals, with environmental initiatives reflected in the 2022-23 financial statements.

A LinkedIn post by Adam Broda, a former Amazon executive, has reignited discussions about work culture in India, particularly regarding long hours. While some see it as a reflection of dedication, others raise concerns about health and personal life sacrifices. The post quickly went viral on social media, triggering mixed reactions on the challenges faced by employees in global organisations.

Akash Deep opened up and shared his views on how he did not have any intentions of saving India from the follow-on in the Gabba Test, and that his idea was to just contribute as many runs as possible.

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ways for that energy to be harvested and adapted - turning your doorknob could power your alarm system or opening your freezer could turn on your kitchen light. By integrating smart capabilities

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable energy systems through improved performance and safety. A focus on electrolyte innovation has been key to this progress, enabling the development of high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs)

Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Throughout the United States, more than 100 million buildings tap into electrical energy to keep heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units functioning. HVAC systems cause most of the peak load demand on the electric grid; one way to alleviate the grid burden is to develop new storage options for heating and cooling. As a partner in the Department of Energy's Stor4Build

Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Dec 20, 2024
As Germany heads for February 23 elections the grey winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition. Twice in recent months electricity prices temporarily spiked in Europe's top economy because of a lack of both sunlight and wind to power its solar panels and turbines. The phenomenon - dubbed a "dark lull" - briefly se

Houston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively scarce, expensive and difficult to source, and may soon be at risk due to geopolitical considerations. Scientists around the world are working to create viable alternatives. An international team o

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A significant portion of fossil-derived carbon is stored in human-made products, according to a study published on December 20 in Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers estimate that approximately 400 million tons of fossil carbon are added annually to durable goods like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure. While these items may act as a "carbon sink," the study emphasizes that effective w

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European project PlasticHeal by Hugo Ritmico Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Plastic pollution continues to pose a critical challenge, with micro and nanoplastic (MNPLs) contamination emerging as a growing concern for both environmental and human health. Among the significant contributors to this contamination is food packaging, with human exposure primarily occurring through ingestion and i

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Earth AI, a pioneer in AI-driven mineral exploration, has identified a significant gold system within its Willow Glen molybdenum-gold project in New South Wales, Australia. Using proprietary AI software, the company drilled 650 meters of rock, revealing seven mineralized gold samples with an average grade of 1.14 grams of gold per tonne. Ongoing mapping and drilling will further evaluate the dep

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of learning from experience and engaging in human-like conversations. Authored by Bernardo Goncalves of the University of Sao Paulo and University of Cambridge, the paper explores how transformer-based AI s

College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Donggil Song, an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, is creating artificial intelligence (AI) applications and AI-based virtual reality (VR) platforms to provide dynamic and immersive educational experiences. Song's innovations include a VR platform aimed at advancing college algebra education and a generative AI app used to strengthen

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced an advanced thermal-electric aerosol (TEA) printer that dramatically accelerates the production of piezoelectric biofilms. Operating at speeds two orders of magnitude faster than existing methods, this innovation supports scalable manufacturing of biodegradable electronics, particularly for medical uses lik

Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Whether you're a fulfillment center, a manufacturer, or a distributor, speed is king. But getting products out the door quickly requires workers to know where those products are located in their warehouses at all times. That may sound obvious, but lost or misplaced inventory is a major problem in warehouses around the world. Corvus Robotics is addressing that problem with an inventory mana