In a significant development, Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud in connection with the two fatal 737 MAX crashes that occurred over five years ago in Ethiopia and Indonesia. This decision comes after the US Department of Justice determined that Boeing had violated an earlier settlement related to the accidents in which 346
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Self-driving cars have made significant advancements in recent years, but they still face challenges when it comes to processing visual information accurately. The limitations in their visual systems can lead to occasional crashes, particularly when it comes to identifying static or slow-moving objects in a 3D space. This is where researchers at the University of
Patch fix analysis is a critical aspect of software maintenance, with the aim of generating patches to rectify software defects. However, the process of validating these patches before integration into the codebase can be challenging. This is because patches may fail to effectively address the underlying bug or even introduce new bugs, leading to what
High above the New Mexico plains, Terrill Stowe jokes about the possibility of someone falling from the towering wind turbine that serves as a training ground for new technicians. With wind energy becoming a booming industry in the US, the demand for skilled workers has never been higher. The number of large turbines in the
Following a faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide, airlines such as Delta Air Lines have been struggling to restore operations even two days later. The repercussions of this seemingly small error have been felt by passengers and airline employees alike, with total cancellations within, into, or out of the U.S. on Sunday amounting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the tech industry, with big players like Microsoft and Google betting heavily on its potential. The quarterly results of these companies are expected to shed light on the bankability of AI and whether the major investments required are sustainable in the long run. While analysts at
Optical spectrometers have long been hailed for their versatility in producing light and measuring its properties across the electromagnetic spectrum. These instruments have found applications in various fields, ranging from medical diagnostics to material characterization. However, traditional spectrometer designs have been characterized by their bulkiness and high cost, limiting their deployment to specialized facilities. In
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen significant growth in recent years, revolutionizing various industries by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. In a feature article published in AIChE Journal, Dr. Faisal Khan, along with a team of esteemed researchers, explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Intelligence Augmentation (IA) into process safety systems. The research aims to
Today, computer systems both in Australia and abroad experienced a massive outage due to an update pushed out by security software provider CrowdStrike. The CrowdStrike Falcon platform, utilized by businesses and organizations for security monitoring on desktops and notebooks, was the software predominantly affected by this update. The aftermath of this software failure resulted in
The textile industry has long been criticized for its negative impact on the environment, with 92 million tons of textile waste being generated globally each year. However, Abigail Clarke-Sather, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and her team have developed a solution – the Fiber Shredder. This innovative machine has been in