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Analysis of 160,000 films shows rise in ‘murderous verbs’ since 1970
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The amount of murdering and killing in movies has increased overall over…
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try…
A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part…
Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla, Zoox loom
A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December…
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
DETROIT — Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China,…
From gas storage to next-gen electronics
Illustration of the main topics of this review. Credit: SmartMat (2024). DOI: 10.1002/smm2.1309 A recent study…
AI eavesdrops on world’s wildest places to track, help protect endangered wildlife
PUERTO JIMÉNEZ, Costa Rica — The endangered Geoffrey’s spider monkeys that dangle high in the rainforest…
Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
TOKYO — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that…
Many Americans have come to rely on drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them.
WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn,…