XPeng launches urban-used ADAS functions in Guangzhou
China-based XPeng just started a pilot program of its City Navigation Guided Pilot (City NGP), an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) enabling changing lanes, reacting to traffic lights and other driving tasks. The EV startup claimed it is China.....»»
Today"s buildings hold the key to housing tomorrow"s population, says professor
Curbing new-build construction, renovating existing buildings at pace and rethinking how we use them: according to Philippe Thalmann, an urban and environmental economics professor at EPFL, these are the steps we'll need to take to both meet climate.....»»
Biodiversity in the city: Designing urban spaces for humans and animals
Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater biodiversity and well-being for the human population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have studied at 103 locations in Munich ho.....»»
Study finds humidity diminishes daytime cooling gains in urban green spaces
Urban green spaces provide shade for city dwellers facing rising temperatures brought on by climate change, but how much relief from the heat island effect do they provide when humidity is factored in?.....»»
Discovery of 2,586 orphan genes in Rosa chinensis reveals stress adaptation and flower development
Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a foundation for understanding how roses thrive under environmental challenges......»»
Google launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live
After being part of the Google (Search) application since February, Gemini is now its own standalone app on the iPhone. more….....»»
Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time
Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety without compromising privacy. These new security features a.....»»
Infinity Nikki launches in December after racking up 30 million preregistrations
Infinity Nikki is set to release in just a few weeks, and is already on its way to being one of the most-played games of the year......»»
Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki. It could be 2024’s biggest video game
If you haven't heard of Infinity Nikki yet, you might want to familiarize yourself with it as it could be one of 2024's biggest game launches......»»
The time is ripe to support urban agriculture: Experts urge Congress to fund new iteration of Farm Bill
As Congress reconvenes, a coalition of advocates has published a policy brief calling on representatives to provide more support for urban agriculture through a new iteration of the Farm Bill, which has been in a state of limbo since expiring in Sept.....»»
Simple model system can break down fibrils to investigate drugs for neurodegenerative diseases
The origin of many diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can be found at the molecular level in our body, in other words, in proteins. In a healthy system, these proteins are responsible for numerous physiological functions......»»
This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower
A younger rival may have learned how to sabotage those showers by disrupting water flow. Mary the elephant shows off her hose-showering skills. Credit: Urban et al./Curren.....»»
Channel 4 launches Vision Pro streaming app with a Taskmaster environment
Vision Pro users in the UK have a new TV streaming app starting today. Channel 4 is launching a dedicated Vision Pro app, the first UK broadcasters to do so. Here are the details. more….....»»
Eurotech ReliaGATE 15A-14 enables organizations to meet regulatory standards
Eurotech launches ReliaGATE 15A-14, a cybersecure modular edge gateway designed to meet the growing demand for secure, flexible, and globally deployable IoT solutions. Built to support a wide range of applications, the ReliaGATE 15A-14 accelerates Io.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Baseus launches new MagSafe charging accessories
is not a brand I’ve covered extensively in the past, but with their latest MagSafe release, I will certainly be in the future. They recently released a handful of new MagSafe accessories that I am looking forward to reviewing soon. more….....»»
Roku’s streaming soundbar is $23 off everywhere
The Roku Streambar SE, a streaming device that also functions as a soundbar, is on sale with a $23 discount that brings its price down to $77......»»
Research uncovers how barred owls interact with urban areas and why it matters
Novel research published in Ornithological Applications has revealed noteworthy insights into how barred owls (Strix varia) interact with urban environments, with implications for both wildlife conservation and urban planning......»»
3D leaf edge reconstruction method enhances plant morphology analysis
Leaves, essential for photosynthesis and other physiological functions, exhibit diverse shapes that help plants adapt to their environments. Traditional methods for measuring leaf morphology have relied heavily on 2D imaging, which fails to capture t.....»»
SpaceX aims for double Space Coast launch within four hours today
SpaceX has a pair of launches on tap Monday from its two launch pads on the Space Coast that could lift off within four hours of one another......»»
Satellite data analysis shows wildland-urban interface areas have grown by 35% over past two decades
A trio of environmental scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, working with a colleague from China's Ministry of Education, has found evidence via satellite analysis that global.....»»
Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable
The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»