Donald Trump’s recent pivot to embrace cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations about the intersection of politics and digital assets. Formerly a vocal critic of cryptocurrencies, Trump’s newfound enthusiasm for the industry has been met with both skepticism and curiosity. While some view his shift as opportunistic,
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Epic Games, the powerhouse behind the popular game Fortnite, has recently made waves in the mobile app market by launching its very own app store. This move allows users to bypass the traditional app stores run by tech giants Apple and Google, signaling a shift in the industry. By directly offering its games to smartphone
Lithium-metal batteries have long been hailed as the future of battery technology due to their potential for significantly higher energy densities than lithium-ion batteries. However, these cells have historically been plagued by limitations, most notably a short lifespan. Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China and other institutes have recently introduced a
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly in the development of robotic grippers that can manipulate various objects. Many of these grippers are designed to mimic human hands in order to effectively tackle complex object manipulation tasks. However, some of these grippers rely on advanced mechanisms and intricate programming tools,
Cognitive flexibility is a crucial human ability that enables individuals to quickly adapt to new situations, learn new skills, and switch between different tasks. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have made significant advancements in recent years, they still lack the same level of flexibility as humans. Understanding how biological neural circuits support cognitive flexibility can
The idea of luminescent solar concentrators (LSC) has been around since the 1970s, with the goal of improving solar energy capture by using luminescent materials to concentrate sunlight onto photovoltaic (PV) cells. Traditional concentrators rely on mirrors and lenses, but LSCs have the unique ability to harvest diffuse light, making them ideal for applications like
The recent research conducted by CSIRO has shed light on the air tightness levels in new Australian homes, revealing that they are up to 50% more airtight than those tested just a few years ago. This is a positive development for homeowners, as proper air tightness can result in increased comfort, lower energy bills, and
Wireless internet has become an integral part of daily life for people all around the world. From work to entertainment, the demand for wireless internet access continues to rise, leading to increased power consumption and carbon emissions. In order to keep up with the demands of modern applications and services while reducing energy consumption, researchers
The world of engineering is constantly evolving, and a team of UCLA engineers has taken a step forward by creating a new class of tunable dynamic material that mimics the inner workings of push puppet toys. These toys, often in the shapes of animals and popular figures, can move or collapse with the push of
The recent federal court ruling regarding Google’s alleged maintenance of dominance in internet search through an illegal monopoly has sparked a significant discussion within the tech industry. While Google’s search engine is widely recognized as one of the best available in the United States, the judge’s decision highlights the company’s aggressive tactics in securing its