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Tech Xplore / AI is the world's most demanding construction client—with some concerning implications
In late 2024, a new building broke ground in Western Sydney that will draw more electricity than 140,000 homes—roughly the power demand for a mid-sized Australian town like Geelong.
Medical Xpress / Additional hours of business at bars linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs
When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according to new research which is the first of its kind in the ...
Medical Xpress / Cigarette exposure in the womb may amplify risk of metabolic disease in adulthood
People whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may benefit from paying extra attention to a healthy diet. According to a new study conducted in mice, the double-hit of maternal smoking and a high-fat, high-sugar diet during ...
Medical Xpress / Why working out hungover in the heat may be risky: Inflammation may temporarily rise and increase risk of heat illness
Drinking alcohol the night before physical labor or exercising in the heat causes inflammation in the body to rise and may increase the risk of heat-related illness. Researchers will present their findings at the 2026 American ...
Tech Xplore / Drones and AI help cities combat traffic congestion
Traffic jams are a problem in large urban areas. How can they be solved without expanding the road network? This is a challenge that researchers are attempting to address.
Tech Xplore / China's WeRide eyes 200,000 autonomous cars by 2031 with Lenovo deal
Chinese tech firms WeRide and Lenovo will expand their partnership to deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles globally over the next five years, a WeRide statement said on Monday.
Medical Xpress / Yellow food coloring changes gut microbiome in early life
A food coloring widely used in the U.S. and worldwide has been found to alter the balance of bacteria living in the gut and may cause low levels of inflammation. Researchers will present these findings at the 2026 American ...
Phys.org / DuctGPT demonstrates how AI can accelerate discovery of next-generation fusion materials
Scientists at Ames National Laboratory developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that accelerates discovery of materials needed for next-generation fusion energy systems. The tool, DuctGPT, combines advanced AI with ...
Phys.org / Scientists have discovered the key to conserving the elegant spider-orchid
Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, CSIRO Darwin Laboratories and La Trobe University have identified key ecological needs of Caladenia formosa (elegant spider-orchid) ...
Tech Xplore / China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta's acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to reverse a deal that apparently aroused Beijing's concerns about the transfer of advanced technology.
Tech Xplore / EV drivers' habits uncover why Britain needs region-specific public charging plans
As more UK drivers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), experts at the University of Glasgow have shared research that improves understanding of the behaviors and charging demands of EV drivers, that can help with the efficient ...
Tech Xplore / Study uncovers why pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the US
Vision Zero begins with a simple but powerful premise: No loss of life on the transportation system is acceptable. Despite the ambitious nature of this goal, the United States has made little meaningful progress toward its ...
