Volvo recently decided to cut ties with Luminar Technologies, a company that makes LiDAR sensors for self-driving cars. This move comes after Luminar struggled to meet Volvo's expectations and supply chain issues. Volvo's 2026 models, like the ES90 and EX90, won't have LiDAR technology. This decision has caused Luminar's stock to drop to an all-time low, even though ...
Self-driving cars are facing a big challenge. They need to be ready for anything. They must spot problems fast and react smartly to keep everyone safe. One test showed how well they handle surprises. A former NASA engineer, now a YouTuber, put two self-driving systems to the test. He used a trick straight out of a cartoon. He wanted to see if the cars could be fooled...
Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They found that currently, about one-third of these trees offer a temperature...
In the dense jungles of southern Mexico, scientists have uncovered clues of an ancient Mayan city using laser technology. This forgotten city, tentatively named Valeriana, might have been as bustling as the well-known city of Calakmul. Researchers believe that vast areas between known Mayan sites were once heavily populated. Adriana Velázquez Morlet from Mexico's Nat...
For years, experts have been digging up secrets about the ancient Maya empire, which stretched from Mexico down to Central America. But even with all that exploring, there’s still so much we don’t know. A new study just unveiled a fascinating discovery: an entire Maya city hidden in Mexico’s Campeche region. This city, named Valeriana, was found using a tech tool cal...