Research conducted by Anh Tuan Hoang and Xuan Ky Nguyen from the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, as published in the International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, shed light on the importance of securing water critical infrastructures in smart cities. With the increasing reliance on information technology and interconnectivity, it is crucial to safeguard environmental monitoring
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Maine is taking significant steps towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. A bill signed by Democratic Governor Janet Mills on Thursday ensures that the state will procure a minimum of 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040. This ambitious goal will enable Maine to power approximately half of its electricity load,
Researchers have recently made significant progress in accurately counting and objectively analyzing close encounters between drones and airplanes. This development is a major step forward in aviation safety, as it reduces reliance on subjective pilot sightings. The study, published in the SAE International Journal of Aerospace, examined over 1.8 million piloted aircraft operations and nearly
Microsoft announced its fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $20.1 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.55 per share with a reported profit of $2.69 per share. The company’s revenue for the April-June period reached $56.2 billion, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. Analysts had predicted revenue of $55.49 billion. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has shed light on the world of electric scooters. The study, initiated in September 2019, marked the first large-scale naturalistic driving study focused on e-scooter riders. Equipped with advanced research equipment, including forward-facing cameras, 50 scooters collected an impressive 9,000 miles of data from
Under the scorching July sun, three men install solar panels on a house near the Kentucky River, a region known for its reliance on coal. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the U.S. government a year ago offers a 30% discount on solar panel installations through a tax credit, making clean energy an attractive
The launch of Threads, Meta’s challenge to Twitter, was met with great enthusiasm, but its popularity has since dwindled. According to data from market analysis firm Sensor Tower, the average daily usage of Threads has plummeted by over 75% since its impressive debut on July 6. Initially, the platform garnered over 100 million sign-ups in
Arizona researchers are utilizing advanced technology to gain insights into the effects of heatstroke on the human body and explore ways to protect ourselves in a warming planet. As the capital city of Phoenix endures its longest heat wave in history, with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the 22nd consecutive day, a humanoid robot
Amazon is implementing a return-to-office policy that mandates corporate workers to be present in the office for three days a week. As part of this policy, the tech giant is asking some employees in smaller offices to relocate to main offices situated in larger cities. Although Amazon has not disclosed the exact number of employees
The construction industry is facing a significant challenge as the world’s population continues to grow – the need to use fewer resources and transition to sustainable materials. In response, scientists from the Universities of Stuttgart and Freiburg have embarked on a groundbreaking project to develop innovative methods and materials for construction. Collaborating on the construction