The recent agreement between Boeing and the US Department of Justice, in which Boeing will plead guilty to fraud, stems from the aftermath of two fatal 737 MAX crashes that claimed the lives of 346 individuals in Ethiopia and Indonesia over five years ago. This deal comes after prosecutors found that Boeing had not adhered
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Self-driving cars have shown incredible potential but are still prone to occasional crashes due to limitations in their visual systems. These systems struggle to process static or slow-moving objects in 3D space, much like the monocular vision of certain insects. However, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have taken
The development and maintenance of software systems often involve the task of creating patches to fix defects in the code. However, the effectiveness of these patches can be questionable, as they may fail to address the underlying bug or even introduce new issues. This problem of incorrect patches can greatly impact the time and effort
Terrill Stowe, a technician instructor, is no stranger to living on the edge. With almost 14 years of experience under his belt, he is perched almost 300 feet above the New Mexico plains, strapped to the roof of a wind turbine’s generator. As he jokes with AFP journalists about the possibility of someone falling, the
In the wake of a faulty software update, airlines, including industry giant Delta Air Lines, are still grappling with the fallout. A total of 1,461 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were canceled on Sunday alone, according to FlightAware data. This ongoing disruption in operations has left both passengers and airlines frustrated and
In the upcoming two weeks, the financial results of major Big Tech companies will provide insight into the continued viability of artificial intelligence (AI) and whether the substantial investments required for AI development are sustainable in the long term. Wedbush Securities analysts are optimistic about the growth potential and earnings acceleration driven by the AI
Optical spectrometers are essential tools used to analyze light and its properties across the electromagnetic spectrum. Traditionally, these instruments have been bulky and expensive, limiting their accessibility to specialized facilities. However, recent advancements in electronics engineering have paved the way for the development of compact and affordable optical spectrometers that could revolutionize their applications on
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced significant growth, leading to various industries automating processes and enhancing operational efficiency. A recent feature article in the AIChE Journal delves into the challenges and benefits of utilizing Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in process safety systems. The article, authored by a team of esteemed professionals, highlights the importance
A widespread outage has hit computer systems across Australia and overseas following an update pushed out by security software provider CrowdStrike. The affected software, CrowdStrike Falcon platform, is used by businesses and organizations on desktop computers and notebooks for security monitoring. The failure has caused a significant IT outage impacting various organizations, including major companies
The textile industry has long been recognized as a major contributor to environmental pollution, generating a staggering 92 million tons of textile waste annually across the globe. However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon as University of Minnesota Duluth associate professor Abigail Clarke-Sather and her team unveil a groundbreaking solution to tackle