Ride-hail giant Uber has introduced a new feature called Route Share, which offers fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities. This move aims to attract and maintain a loyal customer base amidst economic pressures. The feature allows riders to save 50% off the price of an UberX trip by…
Physicists at Ruhr University Bochum, CINECA, and Instituto Superior Tecnico have set a new upper bound on the interaction strength of dark matter by simulating the collision of two clouds of interstellar plasma. The study, published in Physical Review D, rules out many of the simplest dark matter theories and will require them to be…
MANTRA, a Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets, has entered into a strategic partnership with WIN Investments, a fintech platform pioneering regulated sports digital assets. This partnership aims to tokenize sports-related assets, making investments in sports more accessible and transparent. WIN Investments has built a groundbreaking ecosystem that allows fans and investors to participate in…
InventWood, a startup based in Maryland, is on the verge of mass-producing Superwood, a material stronger than steel made from ordinary wood. The company has licensed the technology from University of Maryland materials scientist Liangbing Hu and has raised $15 million in funding to commercialize the product. Superwood is expected to be used in facade…
Physicists at Swansea University have proposed a groundbreaking technique to eliminate quantum backaction noise in optical traps, allowing particles to remain suspended in space undisturbed. This innovation could pave the way for quieter, more precise experiments and unlock a new generation of ultra-sensitive quantum sensors. The technique involves blocking the flow of information from the…
PaladinMining, the world’s top cloud mining provider, has made a groundbreaking update to its technology, enabling users to withdraw USDC in sub-minute real-time accounts. This innovation is set to revolutionize the cloud mining industry, providing a more efficient and interconnected cryptocurrency future. The company’s strategic cooperation and phased updates have led to improved user experience,…
A new study has revealed that bioparticles, such as bacteria, pollen, and fungal spores, play a crucial role in regulating rainfall patterns. These particles can make up a significant portion of the particles that seed rain in the sky and fluctuate in a daily cycle. The study’s findings suggest that incorporating bioparticles into weather models…
TechCrunch has partnered with VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and tech event, to select the most innovative startups for the prestigious VivaTech Innovation of the Year award. The partnership aims to highlight exceptional creativity, technological ingenuity, and industry-transforming potential among exhibiting startups. The winner of the award will receive a valuable opportunity to pitch on the…
Researchers at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Chemistry have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of superconductivity. By developing a new technique called planar electron tunnelling spectroscopy, they have directly measured a superconducting gap in a hydride sulphide material for the first time. This finding confirms that the electron pairing in these materials is…
Oceanographer Katherine Bell and her team have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that less than 0.001% of the deep sea floor has been visually observed. This staggering statistic highlights the vast expanse of the unexplored ocean, with areas like the Indian Ocean remaining largely unmapped. The team’s findings, published in Science Advances, emphasize the need…