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Bridge Condition Revealed by Smartphone Sensors
Smartphone Sensor Data Can Monitor Bridges, Extending Their Lifespan Bridges around the world are approaching the end of their lifespan, posing a threat to people’s
Insects Impact Weather Patterns
Insect swarms have been found to have an impact on weather and the transportation of air particles due to their electric charge. Desert locusts, which
Electric Car Charging in Sidewalk
Rheinmetall, a German technology company, has presented a solution to the lack of public charging stations for electric cars in the country. According to a
Hipparchus’ Star Catalog Found
Researchers have discovered the remains of a long-sought star catalog – a sky map created by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus around 130 BC. Multispectral photography
Heatwave fuels online hate speech.
Extreme heat is not only a threat to physical health but also to mental health and social cohesion. A study by the Potsdam Institute for
Men’s risky behavior leads to more sick leave
A recent study by the Barmer Krankenkasse has found that men in Germany are more frequently absent from work due to illness than women, due
Minimum Wage Boosts Productivity in Germany
The introduction of a minimum wage of 8.50 euros in Germany in 2015 was met with concerns about its impact on the competitiveness of local
Wildfires Sped Up Earth’s Biggest Extinction
At the end of the Permian period, almost all life on Earth died out due to extreme fires that accelerated climate change with their CO2
Analog Deep Learning Beats Human Brain
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have established a new field of research within artificial intelligence (AI) called Analog Deep Learning (ADL). They
350m Wooden Skyscraper Planned
In a bid to reduce CO2 emissions in the construction industry, Japanese construction company Nikken Sekkei and wood processing company Sumitomo Forestry have developed an
