Boeing is set to plead guilty to fraud as part of a settlement with the US Department of Justice after two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX aircraft that resulted in the deaths of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia over five years ago. The plea deal, which still needs approval from a federal court
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The development of self-driving cars has faced challenges due to the limitations of their visual systems. These systems struggle to process static or slow-moving objects in 3D space, similar to the monocular vision seen in many insects. While insects like the praying mantis have compound eyes that provide wide motion-tracking and field of view, they
In the realm of software development, the generation of patches to fix defects is a critical task. When defects are identified through test cases, developers create patches to rectify the issues. However, these patches must undergo validation to ensure that the problem is truly resolved. Unfortunately, sometimes these patches may not effectively address the bug
Working as a wind turbine technician requires a special kind of bravery and skill, as demonstrated by Terrill Stowe, an instructor at Mesalands Community College in New Mexico. Stowe, who has been in the industry for 14 years, takes his students through rigorous training that entails climbing a 260-rung ladder to the top of a
In the wake of a faulty software update, airlines such as Delta Air Lines are facing significant challenges in restoring their operations. The aftermath of this technological havoc is evident in the high number of flight cancellations that have occurred within the United States. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian expressed his apologies to customers who
As the quarterly results of Big Tech giants are revealed over the next two weeks, the focus turns to the bankability of artificial intelligence (AI) and whether the significant investments required for its implementation are sustainable in the long term. Analysts predict that growth and earnings will accelerate with the AI revolution, signaling a wave
Optical spectrometers have long been recognized as valuable instruments in various fields, from medical diagnosis to material characterization. However, traditional spectrometer designs are often bulky and expensive, limiting their widespread use. In recent years, efforts have been made to develop more compact and affordable optical spectrometers that can be easily deployed on a large scale.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant advancements in recent years, leading to automation and efficiency improvements in various industries. A recent feature article in the AIChE Journal delves into the challenges and benefits of employing Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in process safety systems. This work is a collaborative effort involving experts like Dr. Faisal Khan,
In a recent turn of events, computer systems worldwide have experienced critical failures due to an update released by CrowdStrike, a renowned global security software provider. The impacted software, known as the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, is commonly utilized by businesses and organizations to ensure security monitoring on desktop computers and notebooks. The fallout from this
The textile industry is widely known as one of the major contributors to global pollution, generating a staggering 92 million tons of textile waste every year. In response to this environmental crisis, a team of researchers led by University of Minnesota Duluth associate professor Abigail Clarke-Sather have developed a groundbreaking solution: The Fiber Shredder. This