Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year
Want to buy a car on Amazon? Well, now you might get your chance.
Nov 16, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
UAE inaugurates giant solar plant, two weeks before climate talks
The United Arab Emirates inaugurated on Thursday one of the world's biggest solar plants, two weeks before the oil-rich Gulf state hosts UN climate talks.
Nov 16, 2023
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Engineering
No one-size-fits-all solution for the net-zero grid, researchers say
As power generation from sources like solar and wind increases, along with the introduction of devices such as heat pumps and batteries, a new optimization tool created at the University of Surrey will help the UK plan for ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Real-time measurement error assessment for intelligent energy meters
A study aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of grid electricity meters, particularly under challenging on-site conditions is published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
How to prepare your home for extreme cold
As night falls earlier and temperatures drop, it's time to get cozy under a blanket and brew your favorite tea.
Nov 16, 2023
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Engineering
Five ways to cool cities as temperatures soar
As Australia heads into an El Niño summer, UNSW's Dr. Negin Nazarian, an expert in urban climate, explains five crucial strategies to keep cities—and people—cooler.
Nov 16, 2023
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Engineering
Video: Modeling turbofan engines to understand aircraft noise
Airplane engines are loud—just ask anyone who lives near an airport. Increased air traffic from next-generation aircraft has the potential for even more disruptive noise. Researchers and engineers at NASA are working to ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Telecom
A nanosatellite and a hot air balloon for emergency broadband anywhere
It is estimated that 95% of the planet's population has access to broadband internet, via cable or a mobile network. However, there are still some places and situations in which staying connected can be very difficult. Quick ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Creating realistic 'talking heads' with an AI-powered program
A team of researchers led by Assoc Prof Lu Shijian from the NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering has developed a computer program that creates realistic videos that reflect the facial expressions and head movements ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Engineering
What designers can do to make textiles healthier for people and the planet
The pollution caused by the textile industry is often discussed, but its impact on health is less emphasized. Nevertheless, the petrochemical compounds used in the manufacturing of our clothes have harmful effects on workers, ...
Nov 16, 2023
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