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Hyzon Motors Partners with RenewH2 to Develop Widespread Liquid Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a global manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RenewH2, a U.S.-based sustainable hydrogen production, liquefaction, distribution, and dispensing company, to collaborate on the supply and demand side of liquid hydrogen...
Leading Experts Urge Applying The Power of Quantum Technology To Sustainability In New Documentary
A new documentary - Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future from The Quantum Daily, developed in partnership with Oxford Instruments Nanoscience – was released today with a call from industry experts to leverage the power of quantum computing in addressing the world's urgent sustainability...
Health Apps Track Vital Stats for Millions, But Doctors Aren’t Using the Valuable Data
Saligrama Agnihothri, Binghamton University, State University of New York Health-tracking devices and apps are becoming part of everyday life. More than 300,000 mobile phone applications claim to help with managing diverse personal health issues, from monitoring blood glucose levels to conceiving a child. But so far the potential...
The Future of Sports? Meet the Japanese Basketball Robot CUE
The Tokyo Olympics have begun and Japan has not disappointed in the debut of technology throughout the games.
Tokyo Olympics: What are the limits of human performance?
Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation Are there limits to how much faster, higher, or stronger an athlete can get? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we talk to researchers in biomechanics, sports technology, and psychology, to find out. And we hear about what happened at the troubled 1920...
5 Ways to Handle Fast Company Growth via Technology
Starting a business is hard enough, but you may end up being more successful than you anticipated. In that case, the issue becomes keeping up with the fast pace of your company’s growth. If your startup is overgrowing, you may become overwhelmed, which will definitely affect your business and lead to failure. Therefore, you must...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, July 22, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
4 Things All Innovative Entrepreneurs Have In Common, According to Rob Finlay
The fact that innovation is the lifeblood of entrepreneurship is no secret — but becoming a truly innovative entrepreneur is a rare trait that seems to elude many. Innovative businesses don’t just embrace the latest tech, though this can certainly be a major asset in an increasingly crowded business market. As Rob Finlay,...
A Lifetime of Playing with Sharks
Valerie Taylor has called more attention to the plight of sharks than anyone alive. Now, she’s the subject and star of a Disney+ documentary. Valerie Taylor doesn’t like to follow directions all the time — which puts her in good stead with her lifelong friends. These aren’t just any lifelong friends, either. While many on...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
U.S. Consumers Finding New Priorities in Pandemic Era
Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS) released new research today, Pandemic Effects: What's Next in Shifting Consumer Priorities, that examines how consumer behavior and spending habits will change as COVID-19 restrictions ease. It also provides insights for marketers on how they can best engage consumers through digital channels. "Our...
New COVID-19 vaccine warnings don’t mean it’s unsafe – they mean the system to report side effects is working
Justin Vesser, University of Virginia While the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S. have been proved to be safe and effective, recent reports of rare adverse events, or side effects, have raised concerns. On July 12, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration approved an update to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine...
Digital Health Innovations Helping Combat COVID-19
Health-care professionals worldwide typically have access to the latest and greatest technology that can be used to diagnose, treat, and prevent health conditions. Innovation is often borne out of necessity, and the COVID-19 pandemic presented a clear need for technological upgrades. COVID-19 spread rapidly due to the undetected and...
Blix Introduces Multiple Updates to its Ebike Lineup
Blix, a US ebike company, announced multiple updates across their lineup of commuter, cruiser, cargo, and folding bikes this week. New upgrades provide better performance, increased power, and range, improved riding experience with high-performance brakes, increased tire sizes for safe and comfortable riding, and a wide selection of new...
Crayola and OceanX Announce Tidal Wave Partnership
Crayola, the premier children's creativity brand, and OceanX, a leading global non-profit ocean exploration organization, are partnering to bring the wonders of the ocean to the next generation through imagination and creativity in the first collaboration of its kind for both parties. The multi-faceted relationship aligns with both...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, July 15, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
What’s A Suborbital Flight? An Aerospace Engineer Explains
Virgin Galactic’s Unity VSS spacecraft went on a suborbital test flight in May 2021. VIrgin Galactic, CC BY John M. Horack, The Ohio State University “Suborbital” is a term you’ll be hearing a lot as Sir Richard Branson flies aboard Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity winged spaceship and Jeff Bezos flies aboard Blue Origin’s...
Python vs Javascript: Which Coding Language is the Best to Learn?
There are a plethora of coding languages to consider learning if you want to kick start a career as a programmer, or if you are just keen to pick up a new hobby. Two of the biggest hitters are Python and Javascript, yet deciding between the two will be tricky for total novices. To help you choose, here is a look at the merits and...
US Pay-TV Industry Lost More Than 18 Million Subscribers From 2014 — 2020
New research from Parks Associates estimates that between 2014 and 2020, the US pay-TV industry lost over 18 million subscribers, while the broadband market has accelerated, with 40% of US broadband households receiving a standalone service. In 2020, over seven million households dropped their pay-TV services. Traditional...
Benjamin Franklin’s Fight Against Smallpox: Colonies Were Divided Over Inoculation, But He Championed Science to Skeptics
Mark Canada, Indiana University Kokomo and Christian Chauret, Indiana University Kokomo Exactly 300 years ago, in 1721, Benjamin Franklin and his fellow American colonists faced a deadly smallpox outbreak. Their varying responses constitute an eerily prescient object lesson for today’s world, similarly devastated by a virus and...
From flying boats to secret Soviet weapons to alien visitors — a brief cultural history of UFOs
Greg Eghigian, Penn State On June 25, 2021, the U.S. government released a nine–page preliminary report on UFOs, or, as it is now calling them, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs. The report is the latest notable event in what has been a renaissance for UFOs in recent years. Greg Eghigian is a historian of science at Penn State...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
'Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth': Charlie Huneveers Talks Shark Deterrents
A new special from National Geographic, sure to please all the shark lovers out there, will air Monday, July 5. Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth is a one-off special, actor Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers), embarks on a personal mission to investigate how we can live more harmoniously with sharks. Hemsworth, an enthusiastic...
Sony's New Flagship Xperia 1 III Smartphone Will Ship August 19
Sony Electronics has announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 III, will be available for pre-sale starting July 1, 2021. It will ship to customers on August 19, 2021, unlocked, from Sony authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of $1,299.99. Orders placed by September 26, 2021, will receive the WF-1000XM3...
How Businesses Can Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
A business needs to protect its customers from identity theft, not only because it can significantly impact your customers' lives, it can have severe effects on your business as well. If it's shown that consumer data was stolen from your business, the legal ramifications for you and your business could include numerous fines and...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, July 1, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
IBM AI-Powered Automation Software to Simplify Broad Adoption of 5G
At Mobile World Congress 2021, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced new hybrid cloud AI-powered automation software for communications service providers (CSPs) to help deliver on the promise of 5G, including zero-touch operations, reduced costs, and the rapid delivery of innovative services to customers. Using IBM Cloud Pak for Network...
The Tech Involved in Supporting Remote Working
Remote working has become a reality for vast swathes of the workforce. Therefore, managers and organizations need to provide employees with the support they need when operating away from the office. Tech is, of course, at the heart of the new remote working movement, so here is a look at the devices, systems, and solutions involved...
Opera to Add Nervos to its Built-in Browser Crypto Wallet
Opera, the world's first browser with Web 3 capabilities, today announced plans to support Nervos, one of the world's leading blockchains, through a new CKB$ (Nervos crypto asset) integration via its native crypto wallet. The collaboration not only opens Opera up to a new audience of blockchain and crypto enthusiasts that are part...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, June 24, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
Crypto Miners Look to Fill the Void Left By China's Restrictive Policies
The price of Bitcoin has tumbled after reports surfaced that China has strengthened its crackdown on crypto miners. Numerous Bitcoin mines in Southwest China's Sichuan Province were shut down as of Sunday after orders by local authorities to halt mining in the region came late last week. The Sichuan Provincial Development and...
NASA Will Stream its Third ISS Spacewalk to Install New Solar Arrays
Two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station Friday, June 25, for a third spacewalk to continue power system upgrades that are already increasing output and proving the technology that will enable NASA's future Gateway lunar outpost. Live coverage will begin at 6:30 a.m. EDT on NASA...
Is Virtualization the Future of Remote Work?
Has your business made the switch to remote working during the covid-19 pandemic? It seems like remote working (or perhaps hybrid working) will be the next big trend for businesses. However, there have been some challenges surrounding it. For example, you can’t guarantee that people will have all the equipment or software they...
The Role of Blockchain in Cybersecurity: Can it Help Safeguard Your Business?
The pandemic has unleashed a storm of cyberattacks. According to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, cybercrime-related losses exceeded $4.2 billion in 2020. Phishing, non-payment scams, and extortion were three leading types of crimes reported by victims. Unprepared for waves of online threats, many companies surged to invest...European Artist to Make First Bohemian Crystal Sculpture Fusion NFT
One of Europe's most prominent sculptor, photographer, architect, poet, philosopher, and visionary, Vlastimil Beránek (commonly referred to as the "modern Bohemian Leonardo") has entered into an agreement with Fusion NTF's art purveyor and gallery Coinllectibles, a fully owned subsidiary of Cosmos Group...
5 Things to Know With Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...