Honda Launches World"s First Level 3 Self-Driving Car
Honda Motor will on Friday launch a new car equipped with the world's first certified level 3 autonomous driving technology. Nikkei Asia reports: Industry experts are cautiously watching to see if the Legend, a luxury sedan that operates without driv.....»»
How tiny cracks lead to large-scale faults
The geological and topographical features that make up the world we live in are shaped in large part by faults and fractures in Earth's brittle crust. Faults arise from preexisting microscopic imperfections within rock. When the rock is subjected to.....»»
Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that"s just the beginning
Self-driving truck startup Gatik Inc. is making preparations to deploy hundreds of driverless trucks — and scale its commercial operations from there......»»
GM launches $6 billion share buyback plan
The board approval follows a $10 billion accelerated share repurchase announced by the automaker in November 2023......»»
12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids
In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»
Neutrinos: The inscrutable “ghost particles” driving scientists crazy
The particles hold the keys to new physics. If only we could understand them. Enlarge / The Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector at the Kamioka Observatory in Japan. (credit: Kamioka Observatory, ICRR (Institute for Cosmic Ray Rese.....»»
YesWeHack raises €26 million to expand its international growth
YesWeHack announces a €26 million Series C funding round. In a world where cyber risks are more strategic and complex than ever, YesWeHack will use this funding to invest in Artificial Intelligence, launch new innovative solutions and expand its in.....»»
Fine-tuning leaf angle with CRISPR improves sugarcane yield
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop by biomass yield, providing 80% of the sugar and 40% of the biofuel produced worldwide. The plant's size and efficient use of water and light make it a prime candidate to produce advanced renewable, value-added b.....»»
Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security
A lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to 'dire' food security implications in Australia, and around the world, according to new research conducted across three continents......»»
Philips launches its first smart lock with Wi-Fi that can be controlled from anywhere
The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi fits over most existing hardware, is surprisingly affordable, and can be controlled remotely via a mobile app......»»
Study finds natural climate variability impacts Arctic and global warming
When comparing model simulations of Earth's recent warming to real-world observations, differences can arise from several factors, including model errors in the simulated response to increased greenhouse gases and natural fluctuations within the clim.....»»
"Quantum optical antennas" provide more powerful measurements on the atomic level
Similar to how a radio antenna plucks a broadcast from the air and concentrates the energy into a song, individual atoms can collect and concentrate the energy of light into a strong, localized signal that researchers can use to study the fundamental.....»»
macOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and new Passwords app
Apple's first reveal of the new macOS Sequoia includes a way to remote control your iPhone directly from the Mac, and a new Apple Passwords app.Craig Federighi launches macOS SequoiaAnnounced in the WWDC 2024 keynote, macOS 15 is called macOS Sequoia.....»»
Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what?
This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one. Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity spacecraft launches on Saturday. (credit: Virgin Galactic) On Saturday, the VSS Unity space plane made its final.....»»
Ky. appeals court reinstates $100,000 damage award against Ford dealership
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reinstated a $100,000 punitive damage award against a Lexington dealership that failed to disclose a pickup it sold as new was previously damaged while an employee was driving it......»»
The global orange juice crisis is caused by disease and bad weather: How to keep it on the breakfast table
Just as the world is coming out of the tea crisis, another breakfast staple, orange juice, is in the spotlight. Supply constraints have led to prices shooting up by more than 20% in a year......»»
New tool developed to improve deadly superbug treatment
World-leading software that can both detect and predict antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in one of nature's toughest and deadliest superbugs has been developed by a University of the Sunshine Coast-led research team. The work is published in the journa.....»»
New chip-scale erbium-based laser offers broad wavelength tunability
Lasers have revolutionized the world since the 60s and are now indispensable in modern applications, from cutting-edge surgery and precise manufacturing to data transmission across optical fibers......»»
Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering
In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges.....»»
Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5
Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation......»»
How studying (robot) pigeon navigation changed my mind about their intellect
The cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands is fantastic, and cyclists in my hometown of Utrecht would have been the happiest in the world if it wasn't for one thing: pigeons......»»