Measuring photovoltaic performance indoors
As photovoltaic (PV) technology continues to progress, PV devices' applications in harvesting energy from indoor ambient light have become more realistic.
Aug 4, 2021
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Automotive
Tightening vehicle emissions standards resulted in higher rates of automaker non-compliance, new research shows
A new study focused on the auto industry finds that tightening emissions standards not only fails to curtail on-road emissions, but actually increases the likelihood of non-compliance by automakers.
Jul 2, 2021
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Robotics
New York police dump controversial robotic dog
New York police will stop using a robotic dog similar to ones that inspired an episode of dystopian Netflix series "Black Mirror" after a backlash over its deployment, the force said Thursday.
Apr 29, 2021
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Business
LinkedIn gives staff week off for well-being
Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told AFP Friday.
Apr 3, 2021
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Robotics
Researchers expand study of ethics, artificial intelligence
The Army of the future will involve humans and autonomous machines working together to accomplish the mission. According to Army researchers, this vision will only succeed if artificial intelligence is perceived to be ethical.
Feb 16, 2021
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Machine learning & AI
Building machines that better understand human goalsÂ
In a classic experiment on human social intelligence by psychologists Felix Warneken and Michael Tomasello, an 18-month old toddler watches a man carry a stack of books towards an unopened cabinet. When the man reaches the ...
Dec 15, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Should you get a heat pump? Here's how they compare to a gas boiler
Home energy use accounts for 14% of all the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, and much of that comes from gas boilers. Each time you turn up the thermostat, the burning natural gas generates heat through the radiators—and ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Business
Amazon workers in bid to unionize at Alabama warehouse
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama are seeking to form a union, setting up a potential battle in the Deep South with a company that has opposed unionization efforts.
Dec 4, 2020
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Automotive
Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden
Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.
Dec 3, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nintendo Switch is still tough to buy. Here's where to look
Among the shortages of items like toilet paper and cleaning wipes, one product stood out among consumers eager to entertain themselves at home amid the pandemic: the Nintendo Switch.
Sep 24, 2020
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