The greening of planes, trains, and automobiles
We need new fuels as society moves away from coal, natural gas and oil. Enlarge (credit: Petmal / Getty Images) As the world races to decarbonize everything from the electricity grid to industry, it faces particular prob.....»»
The Pacific slope of Peru is greening, but it"s not good news
Research led by physicists and geographers at the University of Cambridge has unveiled some large-scale changes in the vegetation in the South American Andes which may have dramatic impact on the environment and ecosystems of the region......»»
Finding game-changing superconductors with machine learning tools
Superconductors—found in MRI machines, nuclear fusion reactors and magnetic-levitation trains—work by conducting electricity with no resistance at temperatures near absolute zero, or -459.67°F......»»
The best Apple headphones for travelers
There's no need to put up with a noisy travel environment. Apple headphones and products from its Beats subsidiary are great products that help the miles roll by in comfort, and these are your best choices.Trains, planes, and automobiles — or ferri.....»»
Airline 5G mess still not over, expect flight delays from this weekend
The airline 5G mess – where some planes with older radio altimeters could be confused by strong 5G signals when making their final approach to US airports – still isn’t over. Airlines were given until July 1 to update their fleets, but some wo.....»»
Bluetooth headphones have been on planes for 10 years, so why do I still need a cable?
It's been 10 years since the FAA gave the green light to Bluetooth headphones on planes. But most in-flight entertainment systems still require cables......»»
Superlubricity coating could reduce economic losses from friction and wear
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a coating that could dramatically reduce friction in common load-bearing systems with moving parts, from vehicle drive trains to wind and hydroelectric turbines. It.....»»
Ennostar to start microLED volume production by end of 2023
Ennostar is gearing up for a ramp-up in microLED chip output, looking to expand its target markets to include automobiles, according to the company......»»
Forget Fully-Electric Planes; Hydrogen Tech Is Closer Than You Think
Hydrogen is the most abundant element, accounting for 9 out of 10 atoms in the entire universe, making it a good potential fuel source. Hydrogen is the most abundant.....»»
Bizarre exoplanet breaks all the orbital rules
In our solar system, the planetary orbits all have a similar orientation. Their orbital planes vary by a few degrees, but roughly the planets all orbit in the same direction. This invariable plane as it's known also has an orientation within a few de.....»»
Tai-Tech diversifies target markets
Power inductor specialist Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics has diversified its target markets to include high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), high-speed networking, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and future automobiles......»»
Tulips for breakfast: the flower as food from the war to contemporary gastronomy
The Netherlands, late 1944. After the liberation from the Nazis, there were still unexpected problems to solve. Trains and river transport were blocked by rivers that had frozen over so people found it more difficult to access food......»»
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place......»»
The data that trains AI is under the spotlight — and even I’m weirded out | The AI Beat
Why do I feel so weird that my creative output has been vacuumed into AI datasets, when so much of my life is already up for grabs? Why do I feel so weird that my creative output has been vacuumed into AI datasets, when so much of my life is alre.....»»
5 Of The Best American Planes Used In World War II
The Americans' air power turned the tide of the war, performing spectacularly in combat and amassing countless air to air and ground wins. The Americans' air.....»»
CATL says its condensed battery will be ready for mass production this year
Battery giant CATL launched its condensed battery on April 19. The company said the battery technology has been tested for electric aircraft and will be applied to automobiles soon. It will be ready for mass production in 2023......»»
MediaTek is bringing its Dimensity tech to automobiles
MediaTek has announced its latest platform, Dimensity Auto, where the company is now hoping that its chipsets will help power the next-generation of automobiles. Companies like MediaTek and Qualcomm have typically developed chipsets that.....»»
U.S. Supreme Court turns away GM bid to revive racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by General Motors to revive its racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , over bribery allegations involving the United Auto Workers union......»»
Florida floods: Airport reopens as residents clean up mess
Fort Lauderdale's airport reopened Friday morning, two days after an unprecedented deluge left planes and travelers stranded, as residents in the city's hardest hit neighborhoods began the slow process of cleaning up the mess left behind......»»
MediaTek introduces Dimensity Auto
MediaTek has introduced Dimensity Auto, its next-generation automotive platform designed to provide automakers with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies required for the future of intelligent, always-connected automobiles......»»
Samsung Display to supply OLED to Ferrari amid diversification into automobile market
Samsung Display will supply OLED displays to the luxury car brand Ferrari, representing the OLED technology provider's achievement on its way to diversifying from mobile devices to automobiles......»»