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Plunging 2,000 feet underground for a critical mineral — graphite

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 16:19

One of Sri Lanka's oldest mines holds valuable deposits of graphite, a critical mineral that makes up the largest part of EV batteries. But even though the country produces the world's purest form, experts say Sri Lanka isn't a global competitor.

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Top general says Ukraine must adapt to distracted partners and the possibility of less support and look to technology

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:52

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Valerii Zaluzhnyi — Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi waits before a meeting with American officials in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 19, 2021.
Gleb Garanich/Reuters

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SOCOM is after new tech to help special operations forces spot, track, and take out urban threats without being seen

Thu, 02/01/2024 - 07:15

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A Special Forces soldier assigned to 10th Special Forces Group transitions from his rifle to his pistol during a live-fire range at Panzer Kaserne.
US Navy photo by Lieutenant Robert Kunzig

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5G-powered wearable tech could be the key to inclusive experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences at live performances

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:45

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Image of a woman with brown hair wearing a dark blue shirt with light blue lines across it. — The Soundshirt uses haptic sensation to convert sound into vibrations.
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The rapid advancement of AI is digitally transforming businesses. Here's what that means for business leaders.

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:26

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Meeting of business people — Getty Images

By Jim Kavanaugh, cofounder and CEO, World Wide Technology

The rapid advancement of generative AI is forcing CEOs and other executive leaders to move swiftly to digitally transform their businesses and take chances in the name of innovation — all while doing so in a responsible and secure way.