Category: Engineering
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Saudi Arabia’s first eco-tourist spot is now in progress
Leyja is a region situated in the Gulf of Aqaba–a valley in northwest Saudi Arabia that is soon to open up to the world as its latest sustainable tourism destination, aiming to provide various eco-friendly experiences. According to a statement by the Board of Directors of NEOM, the region features three hotels designed to complement…
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Researchers realize continuous-control-set model-free predictive control for synchronous motors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are widely used in high-end equipment manufacturing, and model-free predictive control (MFPC) is applied to essentially enhance robustness. However, the MFPC strategy based on ultra-local cannot fully meet the requirements due to limited model accuracy and objective quality. Adjusting the… Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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This large two-wheeled EV can self-balance like a hoverboard
In an age where climate goals are necessitating a transition to cleaner forms of mobility, EVs are slowly and steadily becoming the mainstay as an alternative to ICE vehicles. EVs come in various shapes and sizes to fit the users’ requirements. Now, a first-of-its-kind parallel two-wheeled electric car concept has been introduced by someone who…
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Henon bamboo in Japan flowers 5 years ahead of 120-year cycle
A type of bamboo flower–Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, which is meant to flower every 120 years, has hatched five years earlier than expected. According to a past study published in the Plant Species Biology, Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis (Poales: Poaceae) is a tall, temperate bamboo species that has a long monocarpic life history with a…
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MIT researchers find five-layer graphene has exotic properties
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a new surprising property called ferro-valleytricity in graphene when arranged in layers of five, a press release said. The discovery could help design low-power data storage solutions in the future. Graphene is the name given to a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a…
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Scientists say crank up the heat
Researchers found that setting data centers at 41°C (105.8°F) can save up to 56% in cooling costs worldwide by relying on free-cooling, which uses ambient air to cool the water in air conditioning systems. Credit: Yingbo Zhang and Shengwei Wang Colder is not always better for energy-hungry data centers, especially when it comes to their…
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Study traces Neanderthal DNA variation in European population
Neanderthal genes can be found in the DNA of certain modern humans. Genetic studies have revealed interbreeding between modern humans (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) tens of thousands of years ago. Interbreeding happened around 40,000 years ago when Homo sapiens from Africa traveled to the western portions of the Eurasian continent. Neanderthals had already…
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Berge Bulk's Berge Olympus: A wind-powered marvel for greener oceans
Berge Bulk, a prominent dry bulk shipping industry player, has officially unveiled its latest creation – the Berge Olympus. This Newcastlemax bulker is set to revolutionize the world of cargo shipping, the company announced. At its heart lies a groundbreaking innovation – four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies, massive sails designed to harness the…
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Russia reverses course on nuclear test ban, raising global concern
Russia has reportedly begun the process of withdrawing from ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). State Duma, the country’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, voted on Tuesday to revoke Moscow’s ratification of the global treaty that prohibits nuclear tests, according to some US media reports. This has left international advocates for…
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Futurologists predict AI sexbots will replace human relationships
In an overly connected world, most people sitting in a cafe would rather scroll through 30 TikTok videos whilst having their coffee than strike up a casual conversation with the person sitting next to their table. And this scenario is not just limited to public spaces, but even inside our homes. In an ironic turn…