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Mini grids haven’t solved the problem—here’s why
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide.…
Dogs Detect Human Stress Smell, Affecting Their Mood and Choices
Summary: New research finds that dogs exposed to human stress odors make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, indicating a negative emotional state. The study shows how human stress affects dogs’ learning and…
All eyes on AI to drive Big Tech earnings
Analysts forecast double-digit growth for companies such as Microsoft, driven by artifical intelligence. Over the next two weeks, the quarterly results of Big Tech giants will offer a glimpse on…
India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it
A worker walks in front of the 500-kilowatt battery energy storage system inside the Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages factory in Thiruvallur district, on the outskirts of Chennai, India, Tuesday, July 16,…
Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain
An IT field services technician works on software on an information display near United Airlines gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, in Chicago, Friday, July 19, 2024. Transport providers, businesses…
Drones could revolutionize the construction industry, supporting a new UK housing boom
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The UK’s new Labor government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes during its first term in office. To achieve this, it promises planning reform and…
Airlines resume services after global IT crash wreaks havoc
Passengers crowded into airports to wait for news as dozens of flights were cancelled. Airlines were gradually coming back online Saturday after global carriers, banks and financial institutions were thrown…
Childhood Vision Loss Affects Sound Distance Judgement
Summary: New research reveals that individuals who experience vision loss before age 10 struggle more with judging sound distance compared to those who lose sight later in life. This difficulty…
