Autos
Strong airplane turbulence more likely with summer heat, climate change
For most airline passengers, rumbles and shakes at 37,000 feet might jolt nerves or spill a drink.This post was originally published on this site.
Month: August 2025
Business
AI search pushing an already weakened media ecosystem to the brink
Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting […]
Green Technology
‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
On Ireland’s blustery western seaboard researchers are gleefully flying giant kites—not for fun but in the hope of generating renewable electricity and sparking a “revolution” in wind energy.This post was originally published on this site.
Farming and Agriculture
Somalia’s camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs
Camels have long been the backbone of Somalia ‘s pastoralist culture, feeding families, transporting goods and standing tall in local folklore. But on the dusty outskirts of the capital, the camel now finds itself at […]
Autos
Underpaying and overusing our roads: The true cost of driving
If you’ve ever been stuck in gridlocked traffic on the 405 or circled the block looking for parking in L.A., you’ve experienced the kinds of problems Michael Manville has spent years researching and trying to […]
Green Technology
AI tools identify promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.This post was originally published on […]
Business
Palantir gets US Army contract worth up to $10 bln
Palantir, the powerful data and AI company with deep ties to US national security bodies, has won a multi-billion-dollar contract to run US Army software and data.This post was originally published on this site.
Consumer Electronics
Most US homes can save money and affordably weather blackouts with solar plus storage
Most U.S. households could reduce their electricity costs and endure power outages by installing rooftop solar panels and battery packs, according to a new Stanford University study, though people may need to buy the equipment […]
Farming and Agriculture
Key gene OsBZR4 for regulating embryoless rice traits shows agricultural potential
Rice seed development is crucial for determining both crop yield and grain quality. The embryo and endosperm—specialized structures for propagation and nutrient storage, respectively—must grow in a coordinated manner to ensure the viability of the […]
Autos
Sustainable mobility: Researchers develop AI route planner to reduce car dependency
Cars are still the number one mode of transportation in Germany, in spite of their high carbon emissions. To make eco-friendly alternatives more attractive, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image […]