(Left): An illustration of a feeding supermassive black hole. (Right) The “red dots” identified in the region of the sky around the quasar J1030. BiRD is the object in the center: it stands out from the other red dots because it is closer and, therefore, brighter (Image credit: F. Loiacono, NASA, ESA, CSA) Using theContinue Reading
With recent developments, such as the introduction of a reference operating system, the GNOME project has clearly positioned itself as a full, top-to-bottom computing platform. It has one of the fastest-growing app ecosystems in the Linux and open-source world as a whole and even has an Incubator, providing a pathContinue Reading
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have introduced an integrally designed battery housing utilizing aluminum foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The new housing features two solid aluminum sheets enclosing a core of closed-cell aluminum foam, aiming to advance electric vehicle battery pack thermal management andContinue Reading
Sandvik has launched the DS422iE, its first battery-electric cable bolter designed for underground rock reinforcement using cement-grouted cable bolts. The new machine expands Sandvik’s battery-electric underground drill lineup, eliminating the need for a diesel engine in underground applications. The DS422iE utilizes a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, selected for itsContinue Reading
The electric vehicle (EV) conversation in Australia has always had an elephant in the room: the price tag. For too long, the barrier to entry has been set too high, leaving many with more conservative budgets looking past EV options. That era of high prices is officially coming to an end…Continue Reading
In the flight deck of any commercial airliner, you’ll find at least twopilots. To the right sits the first officer, also known as the copilot or the second in command. On the left is the pilot in command, also known as the captain. While both pilots take turns in flyingContinue Reading
The Airbus A320neo family is considered a global success in aviation, particularly with the introduction of new Airbus A321 variants. However, this very successful family has its own black sheep, the A319neo, which has not achieved the same level of popularity as its larger siblings. But why? Why is theContinue Reading
(The Hill) — In recent weeks, automakers and other companies in the vehicle space are pulling back their investments in electric vehicles, including laying off workers in multiple states. The moves come in the wake of Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” which repealed incentives for consumers to buy electric cars. GMContinue Reading
Nearly 2,500 people are being served every month, just from this pantry alone ., BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Is the future of fighting hunger powered by artificial intelligence? In Brooklyn, a first-of-its-kind food pantry opened recently, offering fresh and culturally sensitive nutritious food with dignity to families in need. TheContinue Reading
Retailer’s tech systems aren’t down anymore, but the same can’t be said for its rocky financials Marks & Spencer says its April cyberattack will cost around £136 million ($177.2 million) in total.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
After a £312M upgrade to the retiring OS, Defra still has 24,000 devices to replace The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has spent £312 million (c $407 million) modernizing its IT estate, including replacing tens of thousands of Windows 7 laptops with Windows 10 – whichContinue Reading
OpenAI’s rumored $1 trillion IPO could mark a turning point in the AI industry. As it seeks to reduce its dependence on Nvidia and fund massive compute and energy projects, the company’s public launch may reshape the balance between AI innovation, efficiency, and ethics. The post OpenAI’s $1T IPO: a Split from Nvidia’s Costly AIContinue Reading
The 2026 Polestar 4 is an unusual vehicle, even for an EV from Sino-Swedish startup brand Polestar. Its makers call it an “electric performance SUV coupe”, though it has four doors. It’s smaller than the Polestar 3 SUV, though larger than the Polestar 2 compact crossover—meaning the Polestar lineup, fromContinue Reading