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Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 Two years after the federal CHIPS and SCIENCE Act was enacted, the act’s goal of stimulating domestic innovation and high-tech manufacturing in areas such as microelectronics, biotechnology and artificial intelligence has begun to move from concept to implementation in Indiana and across the nation. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $51 million to the Heartland Bioworks Hub in Indiana, making it one of 12 federally designated technology hubs nationwide to receive funding. This is in addition to…

The United Nations recently announced that 2025 will be the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), with a number of events focused on quantum science and technology (S&T) to raise awareness of the concept and explore its benefits to humanity.Although applications of quantum mechanics are emerging technologies, quantum science and technology have not yet captured the public attention of artificial intelligence (AI) or genome editing. However, applications of quantum science and technology in three areas – quantum computing, quantum sensors, and quantum communications – are at various stages of development around the world.What is responsible quantum science and…

Boycotting Israel and the Jewish people has become a hobby for some, driven by deep-rooted prejudice and political bias. But let’s take a step back and really understand what this really means. Imagine a world without Jewish and Israeli innovations and contributions. If you want to boycott, that’s your decision, but please do it right. Prepare to live without search engines, social media, navigation tools, computers. The list could fill this entire article.”Jews rule everything.” Not everything, but they have certainly changed the world. Let’s talk about technology. Google, Facebook, Netflix. All of these were founded by Jews and…

The EMMA project, the result of the collaboration between the two companies, has received a grant of €1.1 million from the Spanish Government through the Strategic Recovery Programme for Renewable Energies, Renewable Hydrogen and Storage (ERHA) (PERTE), funded by EU Next Generation. The total project budget, including partners’ funds, is €1.4 million. The collaboration will focus on the development and integration of high-performance components from Matteco, a global supplier of catalysts and electrodes for alkaline and AEM electrolysis, to develop a new generation of more durable and cost-efficient alkaline electrolyzers that produce green hydrogen at competitive costs. The collaboration with…

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN – Free Report ) by 346.3% during the first quarter, according to the company’s latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired an additional 46,831 shares during the period, bringing its holdings to 60,354 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. held approximately 0.08% of Align Technology’s shares, valued at $18,587,000, as of the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and institutional investors also modified their holdings in…

Start your day with Wordle, a simple yet incredibly satisfying word puzzle, and battle the WordleBot. As your robot companion plays the game, you’ll get an instant dopamine hit and your day will feel full of possibilities as you solve it faster than the bot. Once you’ve beaten the bot once and for all, you’ll feel like you’ve ended all wars before lunch and solved world hunger afterwards. WordleBot also analyzes your performance and brazenly chastises you if it doesn’t agree with your choices. With each passing day, it feels like it’s becoming more passive-aggressive and arrogant. “That guess wasn’t…

Between 2019 and 2022, pedestrian fatalities caused by automobiles increased 19 percent. And according to AAA, three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities occur at night. Automotive technology supplier Magna is aggressively trying to change that by equipping 1.2 million vehicles with thermal technology. Originally named “Night Vision” and introduced on the 2005 BMW 7 Series, Magna’s heat-sensing product allows drivers to see the road up to four times farther than the range of a typical headlight. Currently available in 40 vehicle models from 13 manufacturers, including Bentley, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Stellantis (Dodge, Fiat, Ram, Peugeot, Jeep, etc.) and GM, the technology…

The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities has unveiled the Larry Allen Technology Suite at its Deepwood campus in Mentor. LATS showcases a variety of assistive devices, from smart speakers and home appliances to automatic door openers and smart lightbulbs. (Submitted) The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities has announced a new initiative to help people with disabilities pursue independence and inclusion: the Larry Allen Technology Suite at Mentor’s Deepwood Campus. The initiative will provide hands-on experience with assistive technology, equipping individuals, families, employers and caregivers with the tools they need to improve quality of life and promote active participation…

SAN FRANCISCO — Cyclist Reed Martin was happy to share the roads with self-driving cars in this densely populated, hilly city. But last summer, he and his 5-year-old daughter were riding their bikes across a crosswalk when a self-driving car came hurtling toward him at high speed.”We jumped out of the way, but the car continued on as if we weren’t there,” Martin, 42, wrote in a complaint filed with the California Department of Transportation. “Our family was scared. It felt like the car didn’t even notice us, and there was nothing we could do.”Self-driving cars pose a new obstacle…

By adopting these five key innovations, franchisees and franchisors can set themselves on the path to success. Technology is changing the way businesses operate in nearly every industry, and franchising is no exception. Now more than ever, franchise owners and managers are turning to digital tools to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and grow their business.1851 Franchise spoke with Lonnie Jones, founder of Local SEO Help, to get his thoughts on some of the key innovations that are transforming the franchise industry, from digital marketing to AI-powered solutions.Digital Marketing InnovationDigital marketing has become essential to franchise success, helping businesses connect…