The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has made significant strides in the development of a new redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material known as SKIER-5. This innovative material addresses the limitations of traditional graphite anodes in lithium batteries, particularly in cold weather conditions where performance tends to degrade. SKIER-5 offers a promising alternative to graphite
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Self-driving vehicles are at the forefront of technological advancement, with networks that collaborate and communicate to make decisions. However, a recent study led by the University of Michigan has highlighted the vulnerability of these networks to data fabrication attacks. The concept of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication has the potential to revolutionize transportation by allowing connected and
AMD recently announced its acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth a staggering $4.9 billion. This move is aimed at strengthening AMD’s artificial intelligence capacity as it seeks to better compete with industry giant Nvidia. The deal is set to include the sale of ZT Systems’ server manufacturing business post-closing, marking
Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, recently expressed his commitment to “reset” relations with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) representing tens of thousands of Boeing employees. The IAM District 751 and IAM District W24, who together represent around 33,000 Boeing workers, are in the final phase of negotiations for a new labor
The recent ruling by a US judge declaring Google as a monopoly has brought the tech giant under scrutiny, with regulators drawing parallels to the European Commission’s approach towards tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. Google’s business model heavily relies on advertising, with 80% of Alphabet’s revenue stemming from this source. The core of
E-scooters have been around for more than a century, with their popularity increasing in recent years as a sustainable mode of transport. However, safety concerns have overshadowed the potential long-term environmental benefits of shared e-scooter schemes. Despite the positive impact on emissions reduction in Melbourne since the introduction of e-scooters, recent reports of incidents and
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,
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,