Germany Unveils First Self-Driving Train
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and industrial group Siemens on Monday unveiled the world's first automated, driverless train in the city of Hamburg, billing it as more punctual and energy efficient than traditional trains. TechExplore reports: Fo.....»»
3D structures of biomolecules: "Dictionaries" make fluorescence-based data accessible
A research team from Germany and the U.S. led by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has developed a data description that can provide results from fluorescence measurements for structural and dynamic modeling of large biomolecules......»»
Microbes in environment drove methane emissions more than fossil fuels between 2020 and 2022, analysis finds
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 28 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers a.....»»
Are self-driving cars the death of car ownership?
Plenty of companies are investing in self-driving car tech, but if that tech becomes a reality, what does it mean for car ownership?.....»»
Scientists find southern killer whales of the Pacific have access to enough food, deepening mystery of their struggles
A pair of marine mammal scientists at The University of British Columbia, has found that claims that a lack of access to salmon is what is driving the crash in population numbers for southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are wrong......»»
This Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak unveils its colors
A known tipster broke the news that the Galaxy S25 Ultra would be available in four different color options, but that there may also be exclusive colors......»»
Well-being increases when working hours are reduced, finds Germany-wide study
Well-being increases when working hours are reduced—while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific direction of Professor Dr......»»
Nonnative plants are a major force behind global insect invasions, study finds
In an article in the journal BioScience, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Cleo Bertelsmeier from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, argues that the global spread of nonnative plants is a key factor driving the growing number of i.....»»
Proton unveils new business VPN features
It's never been easier to protect your business, with new features from Proton VPN......»»
NHTSA opens probe into 2.4 million Teslas over Full Self-Driving collisions
A Tesla with Full Self-Driving technology fatally struck a pedestrian, NHTSA said......»»
HBO unveils epic trailer for Dune: Prophecy; release date set for November
HBO has released the official trailer for Dune: Prophecy, the upcoming prequel series set in the Dune universe. Find out when the series will premiere. .....»»
Germany must shed its reputation as Europe’s soft underbelly
Germany must shed its reputation as Europe’s soft underbelly.....»»
A look into cloudy liquids: New method makes the expansion of turbid drops in water visible
When driving though a bank of fog, car headlights are only of limited help as the light is scattered by the water particles suspended in the air. The situation is similar when you try to observe the inside of a drop of milk in water or the internal s.....»»
Self-driving startup Pony.ai said to plan to publicly file for U.S. IPO this week
Self-driving startup Pony.ai is said to be planning to publicly file for a U.S. IPO, looking to raise as much as $300 million. .....»»
Have AI advances led to self-driving breakthroughs or a dead end?
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety......»»
Subaru next-gen strong hybrid for Crosstrek, Forester delivers more power, fuel economy
Subaru’s next-generation strong hybrid, to be optioned in the Crosstrek and Forester crossovers, achieves across-the-board improvements in engine power, motor output, torque, battery capacity, fuel economy and driving range......»»
Family sues Beaverton farm for over 1.3M after miniature train accident
Family sues Beaverton farm for over 1.3M after miniature train accident.....»»
Akeyless unveils Unified Secrets and Machine Identity Platform
Akeyless announced its Unified Secrets and Machine Identity Platform, designed to address the leading cause of breaches—compromised identity credentials. Organizations are more exposed than ever as machine identities far outnumber human identities......»»
Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data
Android 15 brings enhanced security features to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. It also introduces productivity improvements for large-screen devices and updates to apps like the camera, messaging, an.....»»
Secuvy unveils features designed to improve data security
Secuvy released several new features designed to enhance data security, mitigate insider threats, and streamline privacy operations. These innovations strengthen Secuvy’s capabilities in compliance, risk management, data leakage prevention, and.....»»
From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»