Engineering
In the race to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions, the buildings sector is falling behind. While carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the U.S. electric power sector dropped by 34% between 2005 and 2021, emissions in the ...
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Telecom
A new study reveals advanced methods for improving orbit determination (OD) of large constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations and inter-satellite ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics—from laptops to cell phones to ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Robotics
Swimming robots play a crucial role in mapping pollution, studying aquatic ecosystems, and monitoring water quality in sensitive areas such as coral reefs or lake shores. However, many devices rely on noisy propellers, which ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Engineering
Someday, your drinking water could be completely free of toxic "forever chemicals." These chemicals, called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are found in common household items like makeup, nonstick cookware, dental ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
A generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could help video game designers to craft gameplay iteratively is presented in a Nature paper. The AI model, developed by researchers at Microsoft, generated robust three-dimensional ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Business
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand ...
Feb 19, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Net-zero homes use natural energy sources and are designed to use less energy and, as such, are considered important in the fight against climate change. But for the average Canadian, they're still out of reach.
Feb 19, 2025
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Business
A few weeks ago, word started to come out that the newly minted United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had acquired unprecedented access to multiple US government computer systems.
Feb 19, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
There's a chance Donald Trump's second term as US president could have a long-term negative impact on the demand for and supply of what are known as critical minerals. These include copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the ...
Feb 19, 2025
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