Next-gen USPS mail trucks are only capable of 8.6 mpg, EPA says
It's claimed the USPS did not consider environmental impacts as required by law. Enlarge / The proposed replacement USPS mail truck got a lot of attention for its odd looks, but the real crime is a pathetic 8.6 mpg fuel efficiency—ba.....»»
Forvia"s higher pressure tanks lower costs and add range to hydrogen Class 8 trucks
Forvia's new manufacturing system for high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks dramatically cuts production time and lowers cost......»»
AI-assisted technology detects nanoplastics in water—instantly
A McGill-led research team has developed the first real-time, on-site technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water, a capacity akin to being able to find a needle in a haystack within milliseconds......»»
Best electric trucks: haul without paying for gas
There are now a number of excellent electric trucks out there. But is one of those electric trucks the best? Here's a rundown of the best out there right now......»»
Now is the time for a new gaming-focused ‘Apple TV Pro’ with the M4 chip
Apple devices are extremely capable of running good games. However, things have been changing in recent years and we now finally have some AAA games available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Even so, most users don’t seem interested in p.....»»
How to stop iCloud junk mail notifications from cluttering iOS 17
Getting inundated with iCloud junk mail notifications is frustrating, but iOS lets you keep them contained to the Mail app. However, you won't find the option in the notifications section.How to stop iCloud junk mail notifications from cluttering iOS.....»»
Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change
People in the UK love discussing the weather. For the first two weeks of June 2024, the cold, dull conditions were all they could talk about. Major news outlets like the BBC, The Guardian, Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph all carried stories on this th.....»»
Shear genius: Researchers find way to scale up wonder material, which could do wonders for the Earth
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have figured out how to take a miracle material, one capable of extracting value from captured carbon dioxide, and do what no one else has: make it practical to fabri.....»»
New imager acquires amplitude and phase information without digital processing
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have achieved a significant milestone in optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, capable of capturing both amplitude and phase information.....»»
8 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget
Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? Here are all the best Chromebooks in 2024. They're affordable, powerful, and highly capable......»»
"Metaholograms": Researchers develop a new type of hologram
Researchers have developed a new type of hologram, known as "metaholograms," capable of projecting multiple high-fidelity images free of crosstalk. This breakthrough paves the way for next-generation technologies including virtual/augmented reality (.....»»
This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price
Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors......»»
Your next smartwatch could analyze sweat to mine invaluable health data
Experts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sweat-sensing smartwatch that is capable of continuous sweat analysis for sodium and potassium ions......»»
Is mail delivered on Memorial Day?
Is mail delivered on Memorial Day?.....»»
ICQ 1996-2024: The first universal messenger had a good run, and is leaving us soon
While you probably haven't thought about it in years, the first mainstream universal messenger app for the Mac and just about every other platform will finally be completely retired in June 2024.Owner Mail.ru's announcement that the messaging program.....»»
Cities Are Switching to Electric Vehicles Faster Than Individuals
Electric trucks and sedans have proven popular with municipal fleets, but cities have also bought niche vehicles such as an electric Zamboni.....»»
Megawatt charging solves long-haul trucking"s EV concerns
Charging networks are touting megawatt charging as a way to speed up charging times and boost purchases of battery-electric trucks for at least some parts of the freight industry......»»
Megawatt charging solve long-haul trucking"s EV concerns
Charging networks are touting megawatt charging as a way to speed up charging times and boost purchases of battery-electric trucks for at least some parts of the freight industry......»»
Researchers capture unique pollution data following Key Bridge collapse
When the container vessel Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore Harbor on March 26, 2024, deliveries to the busy port via ship were halted, and the number of trains and trucks coming into the city dropped.....»»
Omnidirectional color wavelength tuning method unlocks new possibilities for smart photonics
In the rapidly evolving field of photonics, an advancement has emerged from Korea, redefining the possibilities of structural color manipulation. Scientists have developed a pioneering technology capable of omnidirectional wavelength tuning, which pr.....»»
New nanostrings can vibrate longer than any previously known solid-state object
Researchers from TU Delft and Brown University have engineered string-like resonators capable of vibrating longer at ambient temperature than any previously known solid-state object—approaching what is currently only achievable near absolute zero t.....»»