Ready to hunt some enormous snakes? The Florida Python Challenge returns.

Florida’s war against the Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is still going strong, but you can do your part to battle one of ...

Rivian’s AI-Led R2 SUVs Went from Skunkworks to Silicon

Rivian is Newsweek’s World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors Technology Disruptor of the Year for its skunkworks silicon project.
NPR

How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay

For a year and a half, Yves Valerus was working a stable, full time job with a regular weekly schedule, a set hourly rate and benefits. The Haitian Creole-English interpreter helps people bridge ...
IEEE

FSO System Optimization for 6G Applications: Using Metaheuristic Algorithms

This paper investigates the potential improvements in Free Space Optics (FSO) communication systems using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and the Pachycondyla Apicalis Algorithm (API). FSO ...
Reuters

Mexico to require federal projects to use local steel in response to US tariffs

MEXICO CITY, April 29 (Reuters) - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced a rule that all federal work projects use steel from Mexican companies, after attempts to reach a deal to ...
IEEE

Improved SVM based on Feature Screening and Pelican Optimization Algorithm for Cost Level Prediction of Substation Projects in Shanghai Power Grid

Abstract: In the context of the new power system, it is particularly important to strengthen and optimize the grid planning and investment management process, in which the accurate prediction of the ...
CoinDesk

Researcher wins 1 bitcoin bounty for 'largest quantum attack' on underlying tech

The quantum attack Bitcoin has spent years treating as tomorrow's problem just got a little less theoretical. Quantum security startup Project Eleven said it awarded its 1 bitcoin BTC $75,931.85 Q-Day ...
PV Tech

EU bans funding for energy projects using Chinese inverters—will it move the needle on cybersecurity?

Ursula von der Leyen reportedly approved the plan last week. Image: European Parliament. The European Commission has reportedly banned EU funds from supporting energy projects using Chinese-made ...