A Westjet Boeing 737-800 taxies at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, in May 2022. Canadian airline WestJet on Friday announced it had reached a tentative deal with its pilots union,…
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Electric trucks pick up speed despite bumpy road
Manufacturers are beginning to mass procuce electric heavy trucks, but there is plenty of road to travel before they supplant diesels. Using a motorised arm, a worker at Volvo’s factory…
Researchers develop sensors that operate at high temperatures and in extreme environments
Close-up photo of the new piezoelectric sensor developed by University of Houston researchers. It can potentially work in extreme environments. Credit: University of Houston Extreme environments in several critical industries—aerospace,…
Brain Connectivity a Potential Indicator of Suicide Risk
Summary: Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain that might indicate an increased risk of suicide. They observed that veterans with a history of suicide attempts demonstrated distinct…
To avoid a battery crisis, more of us should share small, lightweight EVs
More of us should share smaller cars with small battery packs, according to NTNU scientists. Credit: Nancy Bazilchuk, NTNU Most global scenarios and governmental targets for decarbonizing the transport sector…
Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok
An unprecedented ban on TikTok in the state of Montana that critics say tramples free speech rights would be voided if the app’s China-based owner sells it to a country…
AI Voice Assistant Proves Effective in Mental Health Treatment
Summary: Researchers conducted a pioneering pilot study, utilizing an AI voice-based virtual coach, Lumen, for behavioral therapy. The study showed promising results, with improved depression and anxiety symptoms in patients…
Theranos founder Holmes ordered to prison, pay victims
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is to report to prison in the US on May 30 to begin serving time after efforts to remain free while appealing her fraud conviction…
