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Josh Bosques & Jason Weiss Second Front Systems has appointed tech industry executive Josh Bosques as its chief technology officer and former Department of Defense chief software officer Jason Weiss as its public sector CTO. The software company announced Thursday that Bosques succeeds Enrique Otti, who will take on the role of chief strategy officer and drive strategic initiatives in both the public sector and commercial markets, as well as explore opportunities for international expansion, partnerships and customer missions. 2F CEO Tyler Sweat said the addition of Bosques and Weiss will help the company expand the impact of its mission…
In a news release published by Hitachi Asia Ltd. on PR Newswire on July 30, 2024, entitled “Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) 2024: Developing Future Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the second paragraph informs us that the company would like to provide additional information about the Nusa Penida microgrid. The microgrid is operated by PT Indonesia Power and was assisted in its deployment by PT Hitachi Sakti Energy Indonesia (referred to in the press release as “Hitachi Energy”). The corrected full release is as follows:Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) 2024: Nurturing future leaders for a sustainable futureDENPASAR, Indonesia, July 30,…
Have you ever wondered why automakers operating in Europe insist on all kinds of hybrid and electric vehicles? Of course, they want to protect our fragile world by reducing emissions, but there are also big economic consequences to not reduce gas-guzzling cars. For every gram that exceeds the EU vehicle emission target, automakers pay a fine of 95 euros (105 dollars). Sure, that doesn't seem like much to hugely cashed auto giants like Volkswagen Group and Stellantis, but because the fines apply to every car sold, they add up quickly. If a company can't sell hybrid or electric vehicles to…
BMW overtook Tesla last month to lead Europe's electric vehicle market for the first time, continuing strong growth for the German automaker as other manufacturers struggle. BMW's sales of fully electric vehicles in the European Union rose by more than a third in July to 14,869 units, according to data compiled by consultancy Jato Dynamics, while Tesla registrations fell 16% to 14,561 units. Tesla remains a commanding lead in EV sales so far this year, but is ceding market share in Europe to the likes of BMW and Volvo Car AB. European car buyers registered a total of 139,300 new…
When the Magic Editor was released on the Pixel 8 Pro, I experienced for the first time a useful photo editing tool on a smartphone that could actually do the work of a real photo editor. What amazed me the most was the ability to use generative AI to remove unwanted things and resize to produce better results. But with the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google is taking it a step further by adding a new feature to Magic Editor called Reimagine.This new AI-assisted feature is also available on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. Not to be mistaken…
On another busy day for Ohio State on Thursday, recruiting became key as the Buckeyes named Morgan Phillips their new director of recruiting and special events. Having Alabama alum Ryan Day step into the role with his experience at another top-tier program was a smart move and will help Ohio State maintain its status as one of the leading schools in the country when it comes to recruiting and success. McFadden is expected to announce his commitment this weekend. Ohio State is in dire need of replenishing its offensive line in the class of 2025. So far, they have only…
INDIANA, Pa. — Cassidy Nalepa, a 2003 graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania School of Music Education, has been selected as interim director of IUP Marching Band “The Legends” and interim associate director of bands for the School of Music, Theatre and Dance.Nalepa, a Slippery Rock resident, comes to IUP from Ball State University, where he worked as a band graduate assistant while pursuing a doctorate in conducting and music education. He is scheduled to graduate in December.In addition to her IUP degree, she also earned a Master of Arts in Arts Administration, cum laude, from Drexel University, where…
The seagrass originated in the Indian Ocean and made its way west through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea. Now, as ocean temperatures rise, a fast-growing species of seagrass known as Halophila stipulacea is spreading through the Caribbean, displacing important native seagrasses — the very definition of an invasive alien species. But just how dangerous is it to these planet-trotting creatures? Healthy seagrass is so important to marine life – and to us – that scientists are trying to understand the consequences of its spread. David Patriquin, a former professor of marine biology at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia,…
Vladan Jakovljevic checks on beehives outside the village of Gornje Nedelice in western Serbia's fertile Jadar Valley on August 6. Darko Vojnovic/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Darko Voinovich/AP JADAR VALLEY, Serbia — Vladan Jakovljevic's bees are angry: When he slowly lifted the cover from over one of his dozens of hives, they swarmed and one stung him on the cheek in what he calls a “bee kiss.” The 63-year-old beekeeper's hives are dotted along a hillside overlooking the pastoral green hills and red-tiled roofs of villages in western Serbia's Jada Valley. Bees are sensitive creatures, Jakovljevic points out. Any change…
Then, ordinary users might conclude that such a tool is “OK, let's give it a try!” But even if solar geoengineering were to contribute globally, it could still have negative impacts, such as depleting the protective ozone layer, disrupting local rainfall patterns, reducing agricultural productivity, and altering the distribution of infectious diseases. So far, none of that has been incorporated into the results. Moreover, climate emulators are not equipped to address very complex societal concerns. For example, would studying such possibilities relieve pressure to address the root causes of climate change? Can a tool that works at a global scale…