Category: 3. Tech

  • Ford F-150 Lightning makes the cut for full EV tax credit in 2024

    Ford F-150 Lightning makes the cut for full EV tax credit in 2024

    On December 1, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued guidance to limit Chinese battery parts in EVs eligible for electric vehicle tax credits. Those rules went into effect on January 1, and the changes impacted dozens of EVs previously eligible. In fact, 43 models qualified for the full $7,500 tax credit last year. Now,…

  • Here’s what to know about the Japan Airlines collision

    Here’s what to know about the Japan Airlines collision

    Air traffic experts are currently conducting their investigation into the deadly collision between two planes at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport that killed five Japan Coast Guard members. The details of the accident at the world’s third largest air travel hub are still to be determined. On January 2 at approximately 5:47 PM local time, a Japan…

  • ‘Steamboat’ Mickey Mouse enters public domain

    ‘Steamboat’ Mickey Mouse enters public domain

    A version of Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse–once a leading villain in the US copyright debate–has officially entered the public domain after 95 long years. Moving forward, anyone can reuse or reference the black and white Mickey and Minnie Mouse that appeared in 1928 films Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy without fears of legal reprisals from…

  • A 13-year-old wunderkind is the first human to ‘beat’ Tetris

    A 13-year-old wunderkind is the first human to ‘beat’ Tetris

    A casual gamer could reasonably assume that, after nearly 35 years, there aren’t many achievements left to attain in the original Nintendo version of Tetris. Willis “blue scuti” Gibson, however, is not a casual gamer by any stretch of the imagination. And on December 21, the 13-year-old pulled off a seemingly impossible feat—he became the…

  • Chiral Magnets Pave the Way for Energy-Efficient Brain-Like Computing

    Chiral Magnets Pave the Way for Energy-Efficient Brain-Like Computing

    Researchers have advanced brain-inspired computing using chiral magnets, significantly reducing energy use in machine-learning tasks. The research marks progress towards more sustainable and adaptable computing technologies. An artistic representation of connected magnetic skyrmions as a computational medium for brain-inspired, reservoir computing. Credit: Dr. Oscar Lee A new study led by researchers from UCL and Imperial…

  • Decoding the Black Box of AI – Scientists Uncover Unexpected Results

    Decoding the Black Box of AI – Scientists Uncover Unexpected Results

    Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers at the University of Bonn examine the inner workings of machine learning applications in drug research. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been advancing rapidly, but its inner workings often remain obscure, characterized by a “black box” nature where the process of reaching conclusions is not visible. However, a significant breakthrough has been made…

  • Unlocking the Secrets of Mechanical Memory in Metamaterials

    Unlocking the Secrets of Mechanical Memory in Metamaterials

    A 3D-printed Möbius strip (left) and odd-numbered metaring (right). These are both non-orientable objects that will necessarily have a point along the ring that does not deform. Credit: Xiaofei Guo A groundbreaking discovery in metamaterial design reveals materials with built-in deformation resistance and mechanical memory, promising advancements in robotics and computing. Researchers from the University…

  • Boeing asks airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt

    Boeing asks airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt

    In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, a dual-tipped wing tip, known as a “winglet,” stands in view of the tail of a Boeing 737 MAX 7, the newest version of Boeing’s fastest-selling airplane, while displayed during a debut for employees and media of the new jet in Renton, Wash. Boeing is asking airlines to…

  • Machine learning methods to protect banks from risks of complex investment products

    Machine learning methods to protect banks from risks of complex investment products

    by KeAi Communications Co. Performances of the proposed method compared to optimal strategy. Credit: The Journal of Finance and Data Science (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jfds.2023.100101 Artificial intelligence (AI) is frequently touted as a silver bullet to solve complex modeling problems. Among its many applications, it has been investigated as a tool to manage risks of complex……

  • Motivation behind energy-efficient upgrades differs by location

    Motivation behind energy-efficient upgrades differs by location

    In a survey of more than 10,000 people, researchers found that homeowners’ motivations for making energy upgrades differ regionally. Credit: Shannon Colson | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory With several billion dollars available from the Inflation Reduction Act for upgrades to increase energy efficiency of the home, now is the time for consumers to take advantage…