Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest after disrupting major oil conference

  • October 17, 2023
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Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and climate activists attend an Oily Money Out and Fossil Free London protest, in London, Britain, October 17, 2023. Toby Melville | Reuters LONDON — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday was detained by police after joining hundreds of protesters to disrupt a major energy conference in London. Thunberg […]

EV truck manufacturer Volta files for bankruptcy

  • October 17, 2023
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Volta Trucks, which had planned to begin selling its heavy EV trucks in the US this year, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A short statement from the company paints a pretty grim picture, with some of the blame laid at the feet of Volta’s battery supplier Proterra, which filed for bankruptcy itself in August. […]

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Could ChatGPT be better than doctors at following clinical guidelines for depression?

  • October 17, 2023
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ChatGPT may be better than doctors at evidence-based management of clinical depression without gender or social class bias, new research finds. ChatGPT may be better than a doctor at following recognised treatment standards for clinical depression, finds research published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health. The study also found that the […]

This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge

  • October 17, 2023
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Credit: STE / Bart van Overbeeke The agile two-seater Stella Terra solar car just finished a 620-mile off-roading adventure in Morocco and the Sahara, all on a single charge. The designers behind the project say it isn’t just about maximizing range and distance, but showing off the car’s lightweight, aerodynamic design and its ability to traverse tough […]

The first electric bike designed by women, for women

  • October 17, 2023
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Electric bicycles have never been more popular, meaning more riders than ever are discovering the freedom and utility of riding e-bikes. But with many companies offering “one size fits most” e-bikes, women and smaller riders are often left out. That’s why Integral Electrics set out to design e-bikes that fit female riders better. It’s no […]

Toyota’s new EV van concept is a box on wheels from outer space

  • October 17, 2023
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The Toyota Kayoibako is a new EV concept from the brand that’s all about maximizing space — a concept we can get behind. This small multipurpose EV is actually inspired by shipping containers, and it certainly looks like something out of the hold of an interplanetary cargo hauler. It’s the latest concept unveiled as part […]

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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust goes live with new secure digital messaging platform – htn

  • October 17, 2023
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with its new secure mobile digital messaging platform, Alertive, described as a secure digital platform “designed to empower healthcare staff, enabling them to seamlessly transfer critical information to the right person at the right time, every time”. Key features of the application include secure messaging, in-app delivery […]