Science&Tech Apple invested 10 billion in self-driving car only to cancel it after years of development Posted on 3 weeks ago Apple invested more than $10 billion in its Apple Car, before the project was halted on Tuesday, according to sources. Apple started developing the Apple Car about 10 years ago. The intention was to make a self-driving car with voice-activated navigation, which had to be on the market for 100,000 dollars. Initially, Apple had talks with Elon Musk to take … Continue Reading
Science&Tech First Neuralink has been installed, Elon Musk praise the success Posted on January 30, 2024 In a groundbreaking development, Neuralink has successfully implanted its mind-reading technology into a human for the first time. The individual underwent surgery on Sunday and is reportedly recovering well, as confirmed by Neuralink CEO Elon Musk. Neuralink’s revolutionary brain implant facilitates direct communication between the brain and a computer, with the goal of enabling individuals with paralysis to regain control … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Switzerland ranking among the global top 10 robot powers Posted on January 11, 2024 Fueled by a significant surge in industrial robot installations, the global count of operational robots is projected to set a new record at 3.9 million by the year 2022. The leading nations in automation, as measured by robot density, include the Republic of Korea (with 1,012 robots per 10,000 workers), Singapore (730 units), and Germany (415 units). These findings are … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Swiss providers will cooperate with the Starlink Direct-to-Cell Posted on January 4, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched its initial batch of Starlink satellites dedicated to the Direct-to-Cell phone service on Wednesday. This innovative feature allows Starlink to integrate directly with smartphones, initially focusing on text messaging capabilities. The launch, facilitated by a Falcon 9 rocket, deployed a total of six satellites designed for direct connectivity to 4G smartphones, as reported by Reuters news agency. … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Quantino 25 aims for 2000 km range on a single charge Posted on December 19, 2023 NanoFlowcell, the distinctive company founded by the colourful Nunzio La Vecchia, has been relatively quiet for almost a year. However, recent findings suggest that the company is still active in Switzerland. AutoWeek has uncovered patent drawings of a new car model that was previously unknown. Approximately a decade ago, NanoFlowcell first caught our attention as a Swiss-based company known for … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Not enough done to avert global warming – United Nations Posted on November 21, 2023 Countries must intensify their efforts in climate action to avert a nearly 3-degree warming of the Earth by the end of this century, according to a recent report from the United Nations climate department. Despite the alarming projections, the report underscores that the consequences of such warming are severe. This year has witnessed a series of records being shattered, including … Continue Reading
Science&Tech From bad to worse: Switzerland slides in English proficiency Posted on November 16, 2023 Last week, Switzerland’s French-language public broadcaster, RTS, raised concerns about the declining level of English proficiency among the Swiss. The report highlighted a four-year consecutive drop in the international ranking, sliding from 25th in 2021 to 30th out of 113 this year. While the significance of a five-place drop as a “free fall” is debatable, the decline in multilingual and … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Sophisticated DNS attacks targets hotel chains in Switzerland Posted on October 25, 2023 The hotel industry has been facing a significant global phishing attack of a state-of-the-art nature since June. This attack occurs in two stages and exploits vulnerabilities in DNS protocols. According to researchers from Akamai, a sophisticated phishing attack has been ongoing since June, specifically targeting the hotel industry. The attack is widespread, with reported cases in countries such as Switzerland, … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Ahead of time: rice fields in Northern Europe have not succeeded Posted on October 12, 2023 Leiden University and Wageningen University (WUR) tried growing rice on peat near Leiden, but without the desired results. Only 1% germinated due to a cold snap during the critical flowering period. At the end of March, the researchers planted around 3,000 rice plants in a meadow near the village of Oude Ade, near Leiden in the southern Netherlands. The aim … Continue Reading
Science&Tech Kenes Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova: Architects of Excellence at Shoqan Walikhanov Private School Posted on September 2, 2023 Commencing on September 1, 2023, Shoqan Walikhanov Private School embarks on an exciting educational journey under the visionary leadership of Kenes Rakishev and Aselle Tasmagambetova. This prestigious institution, dedicated to excellence in education, proudly opens its state-of-the-art school building to high school students in grades 7 through 11. Within this modern marvel of architecture lies a meticulously designed learning environment … Continue Reading
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