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Nov 15, 2022
Continental Receives Major Award for Semi-Dry Brake System Worth over Two Billion Euros
Posted by Gemechu Taye in category: futurism
The ‘semi-dry brakes represent the next generation of braking.’German-based technology company Continental Automotive claims to have secured its first significant order in the third quarter for its semi-dry brake system called ‘Future Brake System’ (FBS).
Nov 15, 2022
World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: climatology, health, sustainability
There might be room for everyone, or not. At first glance, the connections between the world’s growing population and climate change seem obvious. The more people we have on this planet, the larger their collective impact on the climate.
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, according to World Population Prospects 2022, released today on World Population Day.
“This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another,” he added.
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Nov 15, 2022
SpaceX buys large Twitter ad campaign for Starlink as advertisers pause spending after Elon Musk’s takeover, report says
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: Elon Musk, internet
Nov 15, 2022
The Posthuman University
Posted by Steve Nichols in categories: entertainment, media & arts
Posthumanuniversity.com Now streaming https://ditto.fm/hypermodern-magic
Videos, books, e-books, games software, nu music.
Nov 15, 2022
Unlock opportunities for research, innovation, and education with Spot
Posted by Dan Kummer in categories: education, innovation
We’re thrilled to announce a new ideation opportunity for innovative adult learning solutions. AI Tools for Adult Learning will award a total of $750,000 to winning concepts. Submit your abstract by Dec. 18.
We’re seeking your innovative ideas for tools or technologies to enhance learning and skills development among adults. We’re especially interested in surfacing ideas that leverage intelligent tutoring to allow adult learners to self-direct learning and develop critical skills.
Technologists, researchers, students, teachers, and creators of digital learning platforms or cutting-edge AI techniques are invited to participate. By doing so, you will gain access to a network of experts and receive feedback and technical support.
Nov 15, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy’s
Posted by Dan Kummer in categories: engineering, supercomputing
The U.S. Department of Energy’s INCITE program has awarded supercomputing time to 56 projects!
Managed jointly by the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility and Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, INCITE supports large-scale, computationally intensive projects that address “grand challenges” in science and engineering.
Nov 15, 2022
One Of The World’s Largest Indoor Farms Is Using Advanced Tech To Build A More Resilient Food System
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: food, robotics/AI, sustainability
About this partnership.
AppHarvest is exploring the future of indoor farming and agriculture technology by using up to 90% less water, human-assisting AI, and the power of the sun for reliable food growth.