Infineon and Continental to cooperate on HPC-based vehicle architecture
Germany-based chipmaker Infineon will be collaboraing with Tier-1 supplier Continental in the development of server-based vehicle architecture, according to an announcement made on March 13......»»
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......»»
Not just a surf wagon: Volkswagen has big plans for ID Buzz EV as its global robotaxi platform
Volkswagen's ID Buzz electric vehicle represents the company's global robotaxi platform. It's undergoing both hardware and software updates as the company works toward a 2026 launch of commercial service......»»
Novel quantum lidar achieves high-sensitivity wind detection
A research team has proposed a wind sensing lidar theory based on up-conversion quantum interference and successfully developed a prototype. Their work is published in ACS Photonics......»»
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»
Maximum Football aims to make every play feel realistic
Maximum Football game director Micah Brown gave Digital Trends a deep dive into the game's physics-based approach to its simulation gameplay......»»
In Brazil, BYD bets on agribusiness to spur hybrid pickup sales
Launching a hybrid pickup at a price premium to its rivals, and significantly more than the $53,400 the same vehicle costs in Mexico, represents something of a gamble......»»
Investigating the impact of ultralight dark matter on gravitational wave signals
A recent study in Physical Review Letters explores the effects of ultralight dark matter in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs), which could be detected by future space-based gravitational wave detectors like LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna.....»»
These are my favorite leather iPhone 16 cases
If you've bought an iPhone 16 and want an Apple leather case, you're out of luck. But fear not, as this California-based company makes the best replacement......»»
Juiced Bikes sold at auction for $1.2 million, report says
Juiced Bikes, the San Diego-based maker of e-bikes, has been sold on an auction website for $1,225,000, according to a report......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis walks back work-from-home push; GM eyes virtual vehicle development
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Leveraging skyscraper architecture: New design enhances porosity and structural stability for metal-organic frameworks
The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, employs advanced construction techniques designed to withstand wind, seismic activity, and its own massive weight. Among these techniques is the "Meta Column System," which plays a pivotal role by.....»»
Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater
A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for. Biopolymers from bacteria can be a sustainable alternative to oil-based products, and phosphorus and other minerals can also be har.....»»
How GM is using AI to catch quality problems
An automated tool runs software simulations around the clock to spot glitches before the code is integrated into a vehicle......»»
Autoliv"s Q3 profits meet expectations as supplier outperforms global market
The safety equipment supplier's third-quarter sales decreased 0.8 percent in an overall market where global light vehicle production was down 4.8 percent......»»
CATL reports big miss in quarterly income as EV demand cools
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. reported quarterly net income well short of analyst estimates as the global slowdown in electric vehicle sales starts to bite. While net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 rose 26 percent to 13.1 b.....»»
Rivian, Bosch point fingers in lawsuits over production woes
Rivian is locked in a legal fight with the world’s largest automotive supplier over motors in the R1 pickup truck and SUV as the electric vehicle maker grapples with ongoing production issues. .....»»
Narwal’s S10 Pro cordless mop sold out fast, and its successor looks even better
The Narwal S20 Pro features a base station that handles its own maintenance, and the cordless mop can automatically adjust settings based on the task at hand......»»
Simple voltage pulse can restore capacity to Li-Si batteries
The bad news is that there's not a lot of pure Li-Si batteries in use. If you're using a large battery for a specialized purpose—say grid-scale storage or an electric vehicle—.....»»
New fabrication strategy enhances graphene aerogel sensitivity and durability for human-machine interfaces
In recent years, researchers have synthesized various new materials that could be used to develop more advanced robotic systems, devices and human-machine interfaces. These materials include graphene aerogels, ultralight, porous and graphene-based ma.....»»
Philosopher finds glitch in worldwide patent laws
Dr. Mo Abolkheir, a philosopher specializing in inventions and patents, has identified a logical fallacy—a flawed argument that may appear valid but is based on faulty reasoning—within the law......»»