The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has said its members are currently spending between 35 per cent to 40 per cent of total costs on energy needs. President, MAN, Francis Meshioye, stated this during an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. According to him, any increase in energy costs such as electricity tariff or
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What happens to the body when a human gets heatstroke? How can we protect ourselves in a warming planet? To answer these burning questions, Arizona researchers have deployed a robot that can breathe, shiver and sweat. The southwestern state's capital Phoenix is currently enduring its longest heat wave in history: on
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The cost of lithium has increased almost tenfold since 2020, and Elon Musk recently called the metal “the new oil.” Cutting the cost of batteries would not only lead to massive savings but also enable a smoother transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Many alternative battery technologies are
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The story of the invention of the atomic bomb told in the new film "Oppenheimer" is a "warning" to the world as we grapple with artificial intelligence, insists the movie's director Christopher Nolan. The British-born maker of "Memento", "Dunkirk" and the "Batman" trilogy said he believes a lot of the anguish
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Throughout history, humans have observed and sought inspiration from many aspects of nature to improve flight efficiency, maneuverability, and stability. And since the days of Leonardo da Vinci, nature-inspired design, also known as biomimicry or bio-inspired design, has played and continues to play a significant role in the development of
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Nearly half of manufacturers are planning to invest in digital technologies in order to lower the carbon footprint of their operations, a study has found. According to a survey from MakeUK, which represents UK manufacturers, 44 per cent said that digitalisation was their best method to make productivity improvements. The digital tools
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A new technique helps a nontechnical user understand why a robot failed, and then fine-tune it with minimal effort to perform a task effectively. Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen
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Machine Learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative technology in various domains, and one area where its impact is particularly noteworthy is communication networks. ML algorithms and techniques are revolutionizing the way we design, operate, and optimize communication networks, enabling enhanced connectivity, improved performance, and efficient resource management. This article provides
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Scientists at Purdue have created a white paint that, when applied, can reduce the surface temperature on a roof and cool the building beneath it. Xiulin Ruan, a professor of mechanical engineering, created white paint that reflects 98% of the sun's rays away from the Earth's surface. When applied to the
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Without an understanding of the fundamental relationship between electricity and magnetism, it would not have been possible to invent motors, telecommunications equipment, kitchen appliances and more. A key part of our understanding of that relationship, known as classical electromagnetics or classical electrodynamics, was first theorized in the 1820s by André-Marie Ampère,
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