Governments across the globe are restricting the flow of information. This has resulted in the rise of censorship, blocking, and internet shutdowns. Accurate information is critical for society. And, for this, we…
Month: March 2022
Here’s how electric trucks can use mountains to create green energy
As the world is moving towards renewable energy sources, one promising avenue is hydropower. Simply put, this is all about using falling or fast-running water to produce electricity. Despite its capability, innovation…
This righteous bot trolls hypocritical brands posting about International Women’s Day
It’s that time of year again: inspiration porn is everywhere, image libraries are seeing huge downloads of diverse females in suits, and women are organizing their own celebrations without pay. Yes, it’s International Women’s…
This year’s first Apple event is upon us — here’s how to watch it
It’s almost time! Apple is holding its first event of the year — and it’s gonna be another virtual doozy. So, expect some snazzy drone shots of the Apple Campus, and maybe…
How to understand ebike and escooter battery specs
If you’re shopping for your first ebike or electric scooter, you might be a bit confused by the numbers you see on the spec sheet. What exactly is a watt-hour(Wh), and how…
Scientists think quantum tunneling in space led to life on Earth
A team of scientists recently published a paper indicating that life on Earth is the result of what can only accurately be described as cosmic teleportation. Humankind has long sought to penetrate…
Deepfakes study finds doctored text is more manipulative than phony video
Deepfakes have been ranked as the most dangerous AI threat, but new research suggests the pen is mightier than the picture. Scientists at the MIT Media Lab showed almost 6,000 people 16…
LiDAR is the secret sauce for connected vehicles and smart city adoption
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 2020 had the highest number of fatalities since 2007. In 45% of…
UK transport authorities call for powers to set escooter rules
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates, follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram,…
We made a ‘time crystal’ — here’s what the quantum system could do
You probably know what a crystal is. We’ve all seen one, held one in our hands, and even tasted one on our tongue (for instance sodium chloride crystals, also known as “salt”)….