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Jan 3, 2022

Sunovation supplies stunning solar roof for Moscow

Posted by in category: solar power

In the Russian metropolis, a former power station was transformed into a modern cultural centre with a solar roof. Sunovation manufactured the modules according to the architect’s designs.

Jan 3, 2022

SLAC building the world’s brightest X-ray laser

Posted by in category: habitats

The LCLS-II X-ray laser is 10,000 times brighter than its predecessor and fires 8,000 times faster.

Jan 3, 2022

The 126-Rotor Windcatcher Will ‘Dramatically Slash Costs’ for Wind Energy

Posted by in categories: energy, sustainability

A Norwegian company developed a floating wind power system that provides the energy of 25 traditional wind turbines at roughly half the price.

Jan 2, 2022

Kids build DIY microscope from LEGO & cheap phone parts

Posted by in categories: education, mobile phones

A DIY microscope made out of LEGO bricks and smartphone lenses could be a powerful learning tool, teaching children not only how to use microscopes, but also how they work.

Seeing is learning: Microscopes are an essential scientific tool, right up there with bunsen burners and petri dishes, which means they’re also essential to any child’s science education.

But even when young people have access to microscopes, they’re often only taught how to use the instruments — put a slide here, look through there — and not how they actually work.

Jan 2, 2022

Elusive Ethics: Robotic Warfare and Autonomous Weapons

Posted by in categories: ethics, military, robotics/AI

Militaries around the world are making fast advances in AI weaponry. Learn why many see this as a threat to human values.

Jan 2, 2022

Here’s How Long You Will Wait For A New Tesla In 2022 In The US

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

We have just checked the Tesla estimated delivery times (for new orders) of all four electric car models available in the U.S.

There are some interesting findings, as the hectic extension of delivery times has slowed down, and in some cases, even stopped or reversed. The prices have also remained unchanged since November 12.

Let’s start with the Model 3. The queue for the entry-level RWD version with an LFP battery appears to decrease as the estimated delivery time is the same as over one and a half months ago (June or October, depending on the wheel option). The Long Range AWD and Performance versions moved up a bit — to March and February. As we can see, the higher price/higher margin versions are prioritized (it will be common for all models).

Jan 2, 2022

China’s 7,500-Mile Undersea Cable to Europe Fuels Internet Feud

Posted by in categories: energy, internet

The U.S. and China are vying to control the world’s digital infrastructure, and the new “Peace Cable” has Europe caught in the middle.

Jan 2, 2022

James Webb Is About to Stretch Out Its Sunshield

Posted by in category: space

Indeed, nothing like this has ever been attempted in space before ensuring that we hold our breaths each time the JWTS embarks on the next steps of its six-month journey to fully transform into its final configuration and begin its science mission. Now, NASA is reporting that the telescope just successfully completed another step in its impressive transformation.

“With the successful extension of Webb’s second sunshield mid-boom, the observatory has passed another critical deployment milestone. Webb’s sunshield now resembles its full, kite-shaped form in space,” said NASA in a statement.

Jan 2, 2022

Be Resolute To Reduce That Nighttime Artificial Light Pollution, Which AI Self-Driving Cars Can Help Solve (But Doing So Will Be Tricky)

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, transportation

Let there be darkness.

That is the potential catchphrase for those that are concerned about nighttime light pollution.

More formerly known as Artificial Light At Night (ALAN), there is an ongoing bruhaha that our modern way of living is generating way too much light during the evening darkness. It is an ongoing issue and the amount of such pollution is likely to keep on increasing due to further industrialization and expansion of societies into additional geographical areas.

Continue reading “Be Resolute To Reduce That Nighttime Artificial Light Pollution, Which AI Self-Driving Cars Can Help Solve (But Doing So Will Be Tricky)” »

Jan 2, 2022

AT&T, Verizon Reject U.S. Call for Delay in New 5G Service

Posted by in categories: electronics, internet

AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. rejected a U.S. request to delay this week’s launch of a new variation of 5G mobile service that airlines said might interfere with aircraft electronics, posing a safety hazard.