Full electrification of Uber and Lyft vehicles would provide only modest benefits to society
Both Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services have pledged to fully electrify their vehicle fleets by 2030 in the United States.
Jurassic Park at 30: how its CGI revolutionized the film industry
1993’s Jurassic Park used pioneering computer-generated imagery (CGI) to bring dinosaurs to life in Steven Spielberg’s adaption of the novel of the same name.
Two ways ahead: US economy balances on the tightrope of recession
Have you been hearing lots of chatter about the economy and a potential recession? Well, here's the lowdown.
Healthy streets, healthy hearts
A recent study reveals that people living in cities that are easy to walk in have less risk of heart disease.
The future of Melbourne’s public housing towers
Monolithic in scale and nature, Melbourne's 47 public housing towers have become aging assets that present great challenges to the state government of Victoria.
ChatGPT vs Human: How to spot AI-generated science writing
A remarkable tool can distinguish between human-written and AI-generated academic science writing with over 99% accuracy.
Calculators vs. Artificial Intelligence: Are AI really taking over?”
Have you ever wondered why we're okay with using calculators, but get nervous when we talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Car thieves are using increasingly sophisticated methods, and most new vehicles are vulnerable
Car theft is on the rise, according to AA Insurance Services. Worryingly, thieves are increasingly using high-tech tools to target weaknesses in the same sensors and computerized systems.
Can movie reviews really predict box office success? Not necessarily
A recent study reveals that the impact of movie reviews on box office performance is more nuanced than previously thought.
Intelligence and decision-making: Speed isn’t always an advantage
People with higher intelligence scores tend to think faster only when dealing with simple tasks. For complex problems, they tend to take more time compared to those with lower IQ scores.