How future trains could be less noisy
Rail transportation is core to Europe's plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, but noisy trains represent an obstacle that needs to be overcome.
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Internet
How 'engagement' makes you vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation on social media
Facebook has been quietly experimenting with reducing the amount of political content it puts in users' news feeds. The move is a tacit acknowledgment that the way the company's algorithms work can be a problem.
Sep 13, 2021
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Internet
Transportation app could change Australia's car culture
Getting around an Australian city without a car can be a real hassle. Imagine how much easier it would be if you had the option of combining public transport and shared services—be it bus, train, tram, taxi, car share, ...
Sep 13, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Load-shifting potential of heat pump water heaters studied
A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research team has gained new insights about heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), an energy-efficient technology that extends the benefits of heat pumps to the task of warming domestic ...
Sep 13, 2021
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UPS exec sees supply chain disarray extending into 2022
UPS is girding for more supply chain problems in 2022 after this year's upheaval, but does not expect the disruption to cause huge spikes in transport costs, the shipping giant's international president Scott Price told AFP.
Sep 13, 2021
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Business
Australian watchdog blocks Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
Australia's competition regulator on Monday definitively blocked a pricing, code-sharing and scheduling deal between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the arrangement would hurt consumers.
Sep 13, 2021
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Robotics
Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
An Israeli defense contractor on Monday unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, ...
Sep 13, 2021
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Business
China to target biggest payment app Alipay in tech crackdown: FT
Chinese regulators have ordered sweeping changes to the country's biggest payment app Alipay, as the ruling Communist Party attempts to rein in "the unruly growth" of the tech giants.
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