When it comes to solar cells, one of the biggest challenges is dealing with shaded cells in a module. The shaded cell can be subjected to reverse bias conditions, which can lead to instability and performance deterioration over time. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have recently introduced a new strategy
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Robotic teleoperation has long been a challenging field in robotics, with many existing systems struggling to effectively process and reproduce complex movements performed by humans. However, a recent development by researchers at the University of California, San Diego could change the game. Bunny-VisionPro is a new teleoperation system designed to enable the teleoperation of robotic
The University of Western Australia’s TeraNet project has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in space communication technology. The network of optical ground stations, led by Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy, successfully captured laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit. This achievement opens the door to a significant increase in communication bandwidth between space and
AT&T, a prominent telecommunications company based in Dallas, recently reported its second data breach of the year, impacting over 100 million U.S. customers. The breach was not due to server issues but rather the result of a malicious actor gaining unauthorized access to AT&T’s workspace from a remote platform. The compromised data includes communication records
The field of water electrolysis technology has seen a significant breakthrough in South Korea with the development of a one-step electrode fabrication process by a research team led by Dr. Sung Mook Choi of the Korea Institute of Materials Science. This innovative process, detailed in the journal Applied Energy, has the potential to revolutionize the
Port-out hijacking, also known as SIM-swapping, is a form of identity theft that has been on the rise in recent years. The following is a personal account of one individual’s experience with port-out hijacking and the challenges faced in recovering from such a scam. One Monday morning in May, the victim woke up to a
SIM-swapping is an increasingly common form of identity theft that goes beyond simply hacking into email or social media accounts. In this type of attack, criminals take control of your phone number, allowing them to intercept calls and texts meant for you. This can have serious consequences, especially when it comes to financial accounts protected
After the violent events of January 6, 2021, Meta had implemented strict restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. However, it was announced on Friday that these restrictions have been lifted, allowing Trump to resume his political expression on these platforms. Meta stated in a blog post that they believe in allowing
The recent data breach at AT&T has left millions of customers vulnerable, with nearly 90 million people affected by the theft of call and message data. The breach occurred over a six-month period in 2022, raising concerns about the security of customer information on the platform. The compromised data includes phone numbers, location information, and
Artificial intelligence has been making significant strides in enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and assistive technologies like GPT-4o and Gemini has opened up new possibilities for people like Mashiro, a visually impaired eSports gamer from Japan. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way people with