The Problems of Touchscreens In the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo quotes a recent blog post from BoingBoing: The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most crammed-with-digital-tech fighter jet in history, the product of a multi-decade, trillion-dollar design process that has been famou.....»»
Want to solve a complex problem? Applied math can help
You can probably think of a time when you've used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play in solving complex problems such as curing a dise.....»»
Port workers strike from Texas to Maine, threatening light-vehicle shipments
The strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
Many Dockworkers Make $150,000 or More. Why They’re Going on Strike.
Many Dockworkers Make $150,000 or More. Why They’re Going on Strike......»»
Boeing suppliers fear long-term jobs hit from strike
Boeing suppliers fear long-term jobs hit from strike.....»»
Startling video shows Russian fighter jet flying within feet of U.S. F-16 near Alaska
Startling video shows Russian fighter jet flying within feet of U.S. F-16 near Alaska.....»»
East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
A strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight
US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight.....»»
Netanyahu warns Iran: There is nowhere we cannot strike
Netanyahu warns Iran: There is nowhere we cannot strike.....»»
Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds
Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, "Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, and it's only natural to.....»»
Thousands of users report a Spotify outage this morning
You aren't alone. Thousands of listeners have reported problems with both the Spotify app and website......»»
UAW urges Stellantis workers to authorize strike, accuses car maker of breaching contract
The union's grievances center around Stellantis' product and investment commitments made during contract negotiations last autumn......»»
Green and digital transitions are putting environmental problems on the back burner, says study
The European Green Deal is a package of political initiatives to ensure that the EU reaches climate neutrality by 2050. Faced with this challenge, the parallel goals of the green and digital transitions are at the center of the European Commission's.....»»
How large language models are changing collective intelligence
Within teams, organizations, markets and online communities, ideas from a larger group can help to solve complex problems. Large language models (LLMs) are emerging as powerful tools to unlock even greater potential. Picture an online forum where tho.....»»
Google’s latest Pixel Watch update is kind of a mess
If you are a Google Pixel Watch or Google Pixel Watch 2 user and haven't updated to Wear OS 5, don't. Some users are reporting problems after the installation......»»
Finnish zoo to return pandas to China early
Finland will return two giant pandas on loan from China more than eight years ahead of schedule because of financial problems at the zoo where they are housed, its chair told AFP on Wednesday......»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.7 to iOS 17.6.1 [u]
This is how to bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.6.1 from iOS 17.7. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. Update: Apple recently.....»»
Scientists explore how indoor vertical farming could help future-proof food demand
To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems,.....»»
How to test your SSD for potential problems
If you suspect there might be something wrong with your drive, it's best to look into it. Here's how to test your SSD quickly and safely......»»
Boeing Worker Side Hustles Could Drag Strike Out for Months
Boeing Worker Side Hustles Could Drag Strike Out for Months.....»»
CERN cuts ties with Russia, will expel hundreds of scientists by December
But Geneva-based organization will retain ties with Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. Enlarge / The Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN (credit: Adam Nieman/CC BY-SA 2.0) Since its founding in 1954, high-energy p.....»»