Facebook wants US monopoly suit tossed due to bias
Facebook on Monday urged a federal judge to toss out a US monopoly lawsuit, arguing that the regulator behind it has "an axe to grind" and it lacks supporting facts.
Oct 5, 2021
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Antiferromagnetic-based memory device could bolster computing applications and answers fundamental questions
A research team from Northwestern Engineering and the University of Messina in Italy have developed a new magnetic memory device that could lead to faster, more robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Composed of antiferromagnetic ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Combining energy storage and solar offers unexpected power reliability boost
New research from North Carolina State University and North Carolina Central University finds that when a power system combines energy storage and solar power generation, the end result is greater than the sum of its parts ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Framework could support more reliable electric power distribution systems
Imagine the process of distributing electricity to homes from the power grid is like travelers boarding a train.
Apr 7, 2021
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Tailor-made power grids for areas with low electrification dramatically improve quality of life
The fact that electricity not only provides the luminous displays of our numerous gadgets, but also enables healthy, clean living spaces or even access to education in large parts of the world is easily forgotten in our highly ...
Apr 1, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Reserve prices under scarcity conditions improve with a dynamic ORDC, new research finds
Historically, most electric transmission system operators have used heuristics (rules based on experience) to hold sufficient reserves to guard against unforeseen large outages and maintain system reliability. However, the ...
Feb 16, 2021
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Internet
Google services restored for users around the world
Popular Google services including Gmail, Docs and Drive were down for many users around the world on Thursday, but were restored after a few hours, the US technology giant said.
Aug 20, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin
The power grid is evolving to include ever-higher levels of wind and solar generation—which do not provide inertia, historically a key source of grid reliability. Should system planners and operators panic? A new video ...
May 29, 2020
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Automotive
Consumer Reports finds vehicle redesigns come with glitches
When it comes to buying a new car, the latest and greatest may not be the most dependable.
Nov 14, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Independent solar power could offer reliable electricity to sub-saharan Africa
Six-hundred million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. To meet these power needs, a mix of large public-run utility grids and standalone systems will be necessary for universal access in the region. ...
Oct 16, 2018
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