Category: Engineering
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Uncovering Beer’s Role in the Danish Golden Age Artistry
In a fascinating discovery, researchers have unraveled a hidden secret behind the magnificent paintings of the Danish Golden Age. According to a study published in the esteemed journal Science Advances, Danish masters of yore turned to an unexpected source to prepare their canvases: leftovers from brewing beer. It turns out that these artists were not…
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Stellantis powers up EV batteries with lithium-sulfur tech.
In a bold move towards sustainable mobility, Stellantis, the automotive giant, has invested significantly in Lyten, a pioneering advanced materials company specializing in lithium-sulfur EV battery technology. The announcement on Thursday revealed Stellantis’ commitment to promoting low-cost, US-sourced electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could revolutionize the industry. Lyten, based in Silicon Valley, has developed the…
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Lucy spacecraft tweaks path for rendezvous with asteroid Dinkinesh before pioneering Trojan asteroids mission
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, en route to the intriguing Trojan asteroids, made a crucial course adjustment on May 9, setting it on the path to encounter the diminutive asteroid Dinkinesh later this year. According to NASA, Lucy’s current trajectory means the probe will visit Dinkinesh in November 2023. This small, half-mile-wide asteroid serves as a pit…
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Virgin Galactic prepares for final test flight for public
Virgin Galactic is preparing to launch its final test flight to suborbital space, a significant milestone before initiating commercial services. Scheduled for Thursday, May 25, the flight will depart from Spaceport America in New Mexico at 10 a.m. EDT. The flight, dubbed Unity 25, will carry eight individuals: six aboard the space plane VSS Unity…
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Nvidia on Course to Become First Trillion-Dollar Chipmaker
Silicon Valley’s Nvidia Corp is set to become the first chipmaker to reach a valuation of $1 trillion, following a stunning sales forecast and soaring demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) processors. Nvidia’s shares soared by 23% on Thursday morning in New York after it announced an $11 billion sales forecast for the next quarter,…
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New research into decarbonization of transportation sector through EV ride-shares
(a) Description of the interaction between utility company, ride-service provider, and drivers. The ride-service provider receives ride requests from customers and charge requests from a utility company. The bargaining procedure involves a vehicle-request assignment problem that takes into consideration incentives coming from both parties and bids from customers, to assign available EVs to requests. (b)…
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US to spend millions on AI for flood detection and traffic problems
The state of Delaware is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence to keep citizens safe from possible weather threats by predicting them early and broadcasting alerts. Home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast, Delaware recovered from a COVID slump to attract a record number of 28.3 million visitors in 2021, expected…
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12 exciting gadgets to transform your life
Memorial Day doesn’t just mark the start of summer, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to save a few mounds of cash while you’re shopping online. A slurry of deals is available, meaning you’ll find whatever you need or want at a reduced price. Amazon isn’t left far behind, with many retailers like Walmart, Target,…
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This underground lab may unravel the complexities of human habitation on the Moon and Mars
A unique research facility nestled 1.1 kilometers underground in North Yorkshire could teach us about human habitation on celestial bodies. Researchers from the University of Birmingham have created the facility in one of the U.K.’s deepest mines. The tunnel-like structure burrows through a 250-million-year-old rock salt formation. It is named Bio-SPHERE, which stands for Biomedical…
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This 850 horsepower-Super Truck can help you survive the apocalypse
Fancy an indestructible truck that can possibly help one survive an apocalypse? As a plausible answer to this, Apocalypse Manufacturing offered customers just that when it introduced its Juggernaut 6×6 vehicle last year. The hardcore iteration based on a Ram pickup truck has now received a more civil makeover that helps it improve its practicality…