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
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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,
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