The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is currently undergoing a substantial upgrade to cater to the increasing requirements for high-precision positioning in diverse sectors. The new services being developed aim to offer decimeter-level accuracy within minutes, marking a significant improvement over existing capabilities. This enhancement is particularly crucial for cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous driving,
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Boeing, the aviation giant, is currently facing a fresh legal reckoning after prosecutors concluded that the company had flouted an earlier settlement relating to the fatal crashes of two 737 MAX airplanes. The Department of Justice proposed that Boeing plead guilty to fraud during the certification of the MAX aircraft, with a deadline for acceptance
Motor vehicle crashes are a significant cause of fatalities and injuries among teenage drivers in the United States. According to a recent study, driver error is cited as a primary factor in these accidents. This highlights the critical need for adequate training for young drivers before they are granted licenses to operate vehicles on public
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently reprimanded Boeing for disclosing details about an ongoing investigation of a serious aviation incident that should not have been made public. The NTSB accused Boeing of blatantly violating investigative regulations by sharing non-public information with the media and speculating about the potential causes of the incident. As a
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental necessity for human survival. Unfortunately, clean water is a limited resource, and many regions around the world face water scarcity. The availability of water depends largely on local bodies of water, making arid regions particularly vulnerable to water shortages. However, even in dry areas, there is
Collaborations between NASA and private, non-federal partners play a crucial role in advancing scientific research and technological innovation. One such collaboration is between NASA’s Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) and International Business Machines (IBM). This partnership has led to the development of INDUS, a comprehensive suite of large language models (LLMs) specifically designed
In a collaborative effort between an Oregon State University doctoral student, Eric Slyman, and researchers at Adobe, a new training technique for artificial intelligence systems has been developed to address the issue of social bias. The method, named FairDeDup, focuses on removing redundant information from training data to make AI systems less socially biased. The
Siemens, the German industrial giant, is embarking on a journey to transform the area of Berlin known as Siemensstadt, where the company thrived before the war. The ambitious urban development project, Siemensstadt Square, is set to breathe new life into the district, offering new living spaces for thousands of people and creating thousands of jobs.
Vision loss and visual impairment have long been significant concerns for human well-being, especially amongst the aging population. Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Waterloo have come together to create a revolutionary device that utilizes Augmented Reality (AR) technology to improve navigation for visually impaired individuals. Led by Prof.
As electronics continue to advance at a rapid pace, the demand for more efficient and high-performing transistors has never been greater. Silicon-based transistors, although widely used, come with inherent limitations that hinder their performance. This has led electronics engineers and materials scientists to explore alternative materials that could potentially revolutionize the field of electronics. One
A recent cyberattack on CDK Global, a major software provider for car dealerships in North America, has brought chaos to the industry. Hackers, believed to be based in eastern Europe, have demanded tens of millions of dollars in ransom from CDK Global. Despite the company’s intention to make the payment, the situation remains fluid and
As AI chip giant Nvidia continues to dominate the market and experience unprecedented success, the question arises whether new players can compete in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. Nvidia’s processors are essential for training generative AI models, making them a key player in the industry. The surge in Nvidia’s stock market performance has
Elephants are fascinating creatures with incredible abilities, one of which is their versatile trunk. The trunk of an elephant is not just a tool for eating and drinking, but it serves a multitude of purposes, including communication, exploration, and social behavior. This trunk, made up of six muscle groups, is incredibly strong, capable of uprooting
The integration of artificial intelligence in online grocery deliveries is set to revolutionize the industry, with Picnic, a Dutch app-only supermarket leading the charge. By leveraging predictive analytics, Picnic has been able to streamline its operations, offering free delivery within a 20-minute window. This level of efficiency has been made possible by harnessing vast amounts
Manchester Airport, the third-busiest in Britain, faced a major setback on Sunday as over 100 flights were cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers. This accounted for at least 20 percent of all outgoing and incoming flights. The disruptions were a result of a significant power cut that impacted airport operations. Aviation analytics firm Cirium reported that