People suffering from voice disorders due to various conditions like pathological vocal cord issues or laryngeal surgeries face immense challenges in communicating verbally. However, a groundbreaking invention by a team of UCLA engineers may soon change the game for these individuals. The innovative device, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, is a small, soft, thin,
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US prosecutors have requested a court sentence of 40 to 50 years of imprisonment for Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced CEO of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange platform. The court documents revealed that Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts, including fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. His defense team had asked for a lighter sentence of around
Reddit’s recent disclosure of the Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into the platform’s practices regarding the sale, licensing, or sharing of user posts and content for AI training has raised concerns among users and industry experts. The FTC’s interest in this area reflects the growing importance of data privacy and the ethical use of user data
The recent decision by the Minneapolis City Council to implement a new ordinance aimed at increasing wages for app-based drivers has caused a ripple effect in the gig economy sector. The ordinance mandates that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a minimum of $15.57 per hour, equivalent to the local minimum wage. This move has been applauded
Boeing, a well-known aeronautics giant, recently issued a warning to airlines operating its 787 Dreamliner model regarding the inspection of certain switches in the cockpit. This warning came after a LATAM plane bound for New Zealand experienced a severe drop mid-flight, resulting in injuries to multiple passengers. This incident has raised concerns about the safety
Flexible sensors have seen significant advancements in the past ten years, allowing them to possess a wide array of sensing capabilities. However, one of the major challenges that researchers face is measuring complex deformation that arises from forces or strains coming from multiple axes. The lack of independent perception of multi-axial stimuli poses a significant
A recent study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing introduced a groundbreaking approach to estimating solar radiation components. Researchers utilized data augmentation in combination with the LightGBM machine learning model to predict both diffuse and direct solar radiation. By leveraging sunshine duration data obtained from a large number of weather stations across China, the
Vietnam’s ambitions to become a prominent player in the global semiconductor industry have been increasingly apparent. With a growing market for semiconductors and a push to attract foreign investors, the country has set its sights on transforming its economy and climbing up the global supply chain. However, the journey towards achieving this goal is riddled
In a landmark ruling, the UK court announced that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not the famed “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the mysterious creator of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The decision came after a lengthy trial in London’s High Court where the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) sued Wright, alleging that he falsely claimed to be the
Creators on the popular social media platform TikTok have expressed their outrage over proposed legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. Many creators feel that the proposed legislation lacks common sense and financial wisdom, as it could have far-reaching consequences for both the platform and its users. The House of Representatives
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced the government’s intention to construct new gas-fired power stations in order to enhance energy security in the country. This decision has sparked criticism due to concerns over the impact on climate policies, especially as the UK aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. While the government
A recent incident on a LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland has left passengers with harrowing tales of fear and injury. According to reports, the Boeing-made plane experienced a technical problem that caused it to dip violently, resulting in twelve passengers being hospitalized. One passenger recounted how people were flung towards the ceiling of the
The chemical industry is at a pivotal point in addressing its environmental impact, with one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes, Covestro, at the forefront of innovation. Covestro is currently conducting a pilot project to manufacture aniline, a key chemical used in foam production, using sugar as a base material instead of oil. This shift is
The rise in popularity of remote work in the United States has led to a significant decrease in the occupancy of office buildings. This trend has caused concern among property owners and investors as the value of these buildings continues to fall. With fewer people returning to work in cities like San Francisco, Washington, and
While Bitcoin has been dominating the headlines with its record-breaking highs, Ether, also known as Ethereum, has quietly been making its own significant gains. Launched in 2015, Ether currently holds the spot as the second-largest digital currency with a total value exceeding $460 billion. Recent regulatory approvals in the United States for new bitcoin investment