US nuclear industry upbeat on small reactors, despite setback
New York (AFP) - Despite the recent cancellation of a next-generation US nuclear plant, backers of the carbon-free power source...
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Tech
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
San Francisco (AFP) - Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer,...
Southwest Airlines delays departure of Boeing 737 due to engine fire
Washington (AFP) - A Southwest Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was forced to abort during takeoff on Thursday...
Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
Washington (AFP) - Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May,...
AI a ‘game changer’ but company execs not ready: survey
Zurich (AFP) - A majority of corporate executives across leading economies believe artificial intelligence will be a "game changer" for...
Electric cars credited with lower CO2 emissions in US neighborhoods
Los Angeles (AFP) - The booming use of electric vehicles in parts of California is reducing CO2 emissions in those...
Three companies in the running for NASA’s next Moon rover
Washington (AFP) - Three companies are in the running to provide NASA's next Moon rover for crewed missions planned later...
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings
New York (AFP) - The United States is grappling with a shortage of maintenance workers in the aviation industry, with...
Romania centre explores world’s most powerful laser
Magurele (Romania) (AFP) - "Ready?Signal sent!"In the control room of a research centre in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the...
Chinese tech giant Huawei says profits more than doubled in 2023
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Friday its profits more than doubled in 2023, as it ramps...
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