University of Arkansas researchers have revealed they are working on the development of an artificial intelligence algorithm that could assist in the detection of autism spectrum disorder in children as young as five years old. A team of scientists with expertise in food science and computer science/computer engineering are collaborating to
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The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act boosted incentives for car-hungry Americans to buy electric vehicles. For the next ten years, electric vehicle buyers will continue to get up to $7,500 in tax credits toward new cars, while used EV purchases will be eligible for $4,000. The fine print is
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To help combat climate change, many car manufacturers are racing to add more electric vehicles in their lineups. But to convince prospective buyers, manufacturers need to improve how far these cars can go on a single charge. One of their main challenges? Figuring out how to make extremely powerful but
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Young innovators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are developing climate technology solutions have been invited by the Youth Climate Innovation Labs to participate in a three-day launchpad. The best projects will receive a 6–8 week Climate Innovation Academy Programme to help them develop their businesses. In certain industries
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Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National information technology Development agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Agency’s commitment towards supporting young Nigerian innovators, according to him, the nation’s apex IT regulator will continue to maintain itself as the champion of innovation in the country. Inuwa made the commitment during the opening ceremony of APP-LAB
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If autonomous vehicles are ever going to achieve widespread adoption, we need to know they are capable of navigating complex traffic situations, such as merging into heavy traffic when lanes disappear on a highway. To that end, researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique that allows autonomous
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The rapid change in technology use and required skills for professionals in the field of building services makes continuous learning an essential requirement. Professionals are busy with ongoing project work, which makes it difficult to arrange time for personal development. Online learning is preferred by organizations as disruptions to job
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A Sydney Harbor Tunnel explosion showcases the work of UNSW researchers using wireless signals and artificial intelligence to more accurately identify dangerous fire situations. Engineers from UNSW Sydney have developed a new fire detection system that could help save lives by monitoring the changes in Wi-Fi signals. And a controlled test detonation
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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which uses the batteries of electric vehicles to balance electricity load on the grid, has been demonstrated for the first time in Britain. Octopus Energy Group and the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) said the tests demonstrated the viability of the technology which could allow consumers to
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Over a year after Gang Chen, a naturalized US citizen, was among dozens of scholars targeted by US authorities under the China Initiative, a controversial scheme launched under the Trump administration to root out espionage activities on campus. Following the dismissal of the case against Chen earlier this year, the
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