TechXplore - Consumer Gadgets
A flying Ring camera, a new Echo and more devices announced by Amazon
Ready for a security camera that flies around your house?This post was originally published on this site
Month: September 2021
Phys.org - Political Science
Groundwater markets could promote solutions to the West's water woes
Amid historic drought and changing rainfall patterns, a groundwater market in the California desert could serve as a template for the future of water management.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Political Science
Circular economy is not the panacea many had hoped for
In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really? The definition of a circular economy is unclear and lacks substance, according to […]
TechXplore-Internet
YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation
YouTube announced Wednesday it would remove videos and some high-profile users that falsely claim approved vaccines are dangerous, as social networks seek to crack down on health misinformation around Covid-19 and other diseases.This post was […]
Phys.org - Political Science
Research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged
Do the world’s nearly 1 billion urban poor, who subsist without legal housing, reliable water and sewer infrastructure, and predictable employment, lack political engagement as well?This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Political Science
Study: Oil companies discourage climate action
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Oversight Committee earlier this month widened its inquiry into the oil industry’s role in fostering doubt about the role of fossil fuels in causing climate change. A letter from the […]
TechXplore - Consumer Gadgets
Wireless electricity and safety
A wireless power system developed by researchers at the University of Tokyo and University of Michigan can power cell phones, lights and other devices by using magnetic fields to deliver electricity over the air. A […]
Phys.org - Political Science
Why are there so few women Members of Parliament? Research shows discrimination against women candidates
Australian women have long been under-represented in parliament. Although our country was the first in the world to give women the right to stand for election, we currently rank 56th in the world for female […]
TechXplore - Consumer Gadgets
Amazon unveils 'Jetsons'-like roaming robot for the home
Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the the home, but its no Rosey the Robot.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore-Internet
Amazon's 'New World' games soars at release
Amazon’s new multiplayer online game, “New World”, got off to a roaring start Tuesday for its release, a test for the tech conglomerate seeking to break into this fast-growing sector.This post was originally published on […]