The unmanned trucks in operation in Inner Mongolia, ChinaHuaneng GroupA fleet of 100 electric, self-driving coal mining trucks has started operating in Mongolia, managed by artificial intelligence connected through a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) network. The project is expected to expand, bringing greater safety and efficiency to China's coal mining industry.Coal Use Remains High Despite Environmental...
The Phantom 3500 swaps windows for efficencyOtto AviatioWho needs windows when you can have an incredibly efficient transonic passenger flight? That seems to be the reasoning behind Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 jet, which ditches traditional windows in favor of optimized laminar flow, aiming to reduce weight and burn less fuel.Engineers vs. Windows: A long-standing...
This thin mycelial film is almost transparent, has good tensile strength, and could be used as a living bioplasticEMPAResearchers have been using fungi to create innovative materials, such as fire-resistant insulation for buildings and even 3D-printed batteries.A New Approach to Mycelium-Based MaterialsNow, one of the scientists involved in this line of research, Dr. Gustav...
The Frikar electric-assist quadcycle, now available in Austria and BelgiumPodbikeIf you spot a sleek, futuristic-looking vehicle gliding silently through the streets of Oslo, Berlin, Vienna, or Brussels, take a closer look — someone might be pedaling it. If that’s the case, there’s a strong chance you’ve found the Frikar, a pedal-electric quadcycle that Podbike...
Credit: Futuro prossimoIt weighs just 7 kilograms, but it's powered by an AI trained with over 8,000 hours of professional tennis experience. The Tenniix robotic tennis coach adjusts to your skill level and reacts to your every move.You might remember when Deep Blue beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov — but forget that. In...
Mechanics and geometry created this object, which shrinks when stretchedImage courtesy of the researchersResearchers in the Netherlands have developed innovative mechanical structures that, surprisingly, contract — or more precisely, snap inward — rather than expand when pulled.The Science Behind the PhenomenonWhile it may sound counterintuitive, this unexpected behavior is the result of a creative...
By building a sensor into a tool thousands of people use each day, the researchers hope to help people combat the stress in their livesDepositphotosWhile it’s easy to recognize when we’re under intense stress, identifying low-level, chronic stress that lingers in the background is much more challenging. To help with this, researchers at Tufts...
(From left) Alberto Comoretto, Mannus Schomaker and Bas Overvelde, with their remarkable robotAMOLFWhile soft-bodied robots are often simple and cost-effective, their movement typically relies on complex electronic systems. That’s not the case with a new model developed by researchers at the AMOLF institute in the Netherlands, which harnesses a physical principle to move its...
Credit: PixabayTo make its AI DJ more engaging, Spotify is rolling out an update that allows users to give voice commands to request songs or adjust the playlist's vibe. This new interactive feature, available only in English, is launching in over 60 markets for premium subscribers.From Passive Playback to Personalized InteractionPreviously, the AI...
A ship equipped with CSSSolvang ASAThe oceans may be getting a little cleaner with the commercial launch of the Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system, developed by technology company Wärtsilä. This modular system claims to capture up to 70% of the carbon dioxide emitted from cargo ship exhausts.Growing Pressure to Cut EmissionsDriven by environmental concerns...
