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After Spain's blackout, questions about renewable ...
The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate in Spain over the country's plan to phase out its nuclear reactors as it generates more power with renewable energy.
Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 1...
The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges.
Ontario begins construction of 1st small reactor a...
Ontario has begun building the first of four new, small nuclear reactors, as Canada seeks to lead the Group of Seven industrialized nations in developing next-generation nuclear technology.
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Peacock may have just ruined your Black Friday sub...
Thrifty cord-cutters know the secret to getting ad-free Peacock for cheap: Ideally on Black Friday, snag a discounted year of ad-free Peacock, then use Peacock’s monthly Premium Plus add-on option to yank the ads. Easy, right? Well, bad news,...
The only printer I’ve ever loved is just $63 right...
Printers are easily the most hated piece of office hardware out there, and that’s before they start trying to shake you down for ink refills. So take it from me, a former printshop worker: A Brother laser printer is...
Crap AI Bug Reports Trying To Score Bounties Makes...
First they came for Python, bombarding the developers with AI generated bug reports which are utter garage, in the hopes of getting a bug bounty. Now opportunistic people with little to…
AI model translates text commands into motion for ...
Brown University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can generate movement in robots and animated figures in much the same way that AI models like ChatGPT generate text.
Chinese chipmaker readies 128-core, 512-thread CPU...
Hygon shares processor roadmap, detailing the Chinese chipmaker's plans to launch the Hygon C86-5G, a 128-core, 512-thread processor soon.
The best ultrawide monitors: Picks for gaming, bud...
Do you want a large expanse of usable display space, but without the hassle of setting up dual monitors? An ultrawide monitor is the ticket. Ultrawide monitors have a wider display panel that provides an immersive experience and far...
A hot topic: How temperature increase drives energ...
By splitting water molecules, fuel cells can turn electricity into hydrogen fuel. Running in the opposite direction, they consume hydrogen fuel to cleanly power multiple sectors. Typically, heat is a key ingredient for achieving high energy conversion efficiencies that...
No brain, no problem: This soft robot 'thinks' wit...
A research team from AMOLF in Amsterdam has created a soft robot that walks, hops, and swims—all without a brain, electronics, or AI. Just soft tubes, air, and some clever physics.
Simple changes in brick kilns cut emissions and im...
Brick manufacturing is a central component of the economy in South Asia, but also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, as the practice releases carbon dioxide (CO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and other contaminants into...
Cadence releases new AI supercomputer — uses Nvidi...
Cadence is releasing a new supercomputer that takes advantage of Nvidia's latest AI chips.
Commentary on article on coding hate speech offers...
Large language models (LLMs) are artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can understand and generate human language by analyzing and processing large amounts of text. In a new essay, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher critiques an article on LLMs and...
New study explores role of generative AI in using ...
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to...
How to reduce global CO₂ emissions from industry
Global emissions of carbon dioxide from industry can be reduced by 5%. But that requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management and not solely focus on technological development. This is...
Bill Gates speeds up giving away fortune, blasts M...
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally.
World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts Defender, Ta...
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted four honorees, paying tribute to games that challenged players and changed the industry.
Confused by Alexa’s light rings on your Echo? Here...
One of the most confounding moments after I got my first Amazon Echo Dot was when its light ring began pulsing yellow, signaling… well, what exactly? Indeed, Echo devices such as the standard Echo, the Echo Dot, the Echo...