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Apple ends block on EU app store for Fortnite-maker Epic
As a result of Europe’s Digital Markets Act coming into force, Apple has reversed course and will allow Epic Games to make a competing European app store for iPhones. Apple…
Sam Altman returns to OpenAI board months after crisis
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gestures during a session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the World Economic Forum in Davos. CEO Sam Altman will return to the board of OpenAI, the…
4D Knit Dress robot uses several technologies to create a custom design and a custom fit
In late 2023, the MIT Self Assembly Lab and the high-tech fashion company Ministry of Supply debuted their 4D Knit Dress at the latter’s store in Boston, complete with a…
Building on an abundant natural resource
An EU project built apartments in southwestern France to showcase wood’s potential in construction. Credit: BASAJAUN, 2024 Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster…
Decoding Emotions: Beyond Senses in the Human Brain
Summary: A new study explores how the human brain constructs emotions, regardless of sensory input. By analyzing brain activity in individuals with and without sensory deprivations while they experienced the…
Unlocking Synaptic Mysteries: The Role of FAM81A Protein
Summary: Researchers have identified a critical protein, FAM81A, that plays a pivotal role in forming postsynaptic protein agglomerations, essential for synaptic function in the brain. By analyzing 35 previous studies,…
Automaker Rivian pauses construction of its $5 billion electric truck plant in Georgia
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The CEO of Rivian Automotive announced Thursday that the electric truck maker is pausing construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to speed production…
Why your e-scooter may pose higher risks than a rental
Credit: Chalmers University of Technology | Hanna Magnusson What we colloquially refer to as “e-scooters” can differ greatly when it comes to steering and braking capabilities, wheel size, and suspension…
