Month: July 2024

Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research
01
Jul
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By Jean Thompson
Science and Technology

Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research

More news - Breaking news In Japan, engineers are working to create robots that can mimic human expressions, particularly smiles. They developed a face mask using human skin cells, which they attached to robots using a new technique that hides the bond and is flexible enough to form expressions such as a grimace or a slight smile. The look is a mix between the disturbing Hannibal Lecter mask and the claymation character Gumby. However, scientists believe that these prototypes could lead to more advanced robots. These robots would have a durable, elastic outer layer that protects the machine while making…
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Iran votes in presidential election despite low turnout
01
Jul
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By Jean Thompson
International

Iran votes in presidential election despite low turnout

More news - Recent news Iran’s presidential election on Friday saw a remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates suggesting only about 25 percent of eligible voters participated. That was a significant drop from the 70 percent turnout seen in previous elections and fell short of the 50 percent target set by ruling clerics, who view voter turnout as a measure of their legitimacy. Years of economic hardship and harsh social restrictions have left many Iranians disillusioned with politicians' broken promises. For some, abstaining from voting is a way of expressing their rejection of the government. Reports from Tehran indicated empty…
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How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect Europe’s Economy
01
Jul
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By Jean Thompson
Investments and Business

How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect Europe’s Economy

Related media - Breaking news It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe's leading economists is well aware that the singer will spend the summer touring European stadiums. Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank, had the pop star in mind when he spoke at an event on Monday. The interviewer had asked him about the risk that persistent inflation in the services sector could intensify, especially as Europe heads into a particularly busy summer with the Paris Olympics and the Euro 2024 football championship in Germany.…
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Fire at South Korea lithium battery plant kills at least 22
01
Jul
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By Jean Thompson
International

Fire at South Korea lithium battery plant kills at least 22

Related media - Latest news According to Kim, workers who fled the blaze said the fire broke out when a single battery cell caught fire, triggering a series of explosions among some of the 35,000 lithium battery cells stored on the second floor of the factory. Lithium batteries can cause fires when the internal layers are compressed, causing a short circuit. The layers can be compressed by a sudden impact, such as during a vehicle collision, or by the gradual swelling of the batteries due to regular use. Lithium is a metal that can store large amounts of energy in…
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