How to get a business, school closing code from WYFF News 4

How to get a business, school closing code from WYFF News 4

With winter approaching, many will need to make sure schools or businesses are entered into the WYFF News 4 snow closings system.To obtain a snow closing code or password, please email or call: Joyce Phillips (phone: 864-242-4404 or e-mail: jphillips@hearst.com Jennifer Mihalic (phone 864-240-5291 or e-mail: jmihalic@hearst.comYou can fax requests to 864-240-5329.The request should be … Read more

Complete computer model of the ear simulates every aspect of hearing

Complete computer model of the ear simulates every aspect of hearing

Encompassing all features from the outer ear to the auditory nerve, a comprehensive computer model of the ear has been built that may be used to simulate hearing in mammals, including humans.  The human hearing system is a complex and intricate sensory mechanism that enables us to perceive and interpret sound. This system involves several … Read more

Tech creates bridge from motor switches to digital world

Tech creates bridge from motor switches to digital world

Tech creates bridge from motor switches to digital world 18 November, 2023 At the recent SPS show in Germany, ABB demonstrated a technology that offers a simple way to digitise AF contactors and motor starters and provide information about their loads. The Novolink system can be integrated easily with existing wiring and contactors, which can … Read more

AI predicts 70% of earthquakes a week before they occur

AI predicts 70% of earthquakes a week before they occur

High precision and accuracy in earthquake prediction continues to be a key scientific challenge, and artificial intelligence (AI) has been investigated as a technique to enhance our capabilities in this crucial area.  This is because AI can analyze large datasets of seismic activity and identify patterns or anomalies that human analysts might miss. Machine learning … Read more

Air traffic control chaos cancels 250,000 passengers’ flights but disruption set to ease…

Air traffic control chaos cancels 250,000 passengers’ flights but disruption set to ease…

29 August 2023, 08:19 | Updated: 29 August 2023, 08:24 Simon Calder anticipated the disruption will start to clear up on Wednesday. Picture: Alamy A quarter of a million people saw their flights get cancelled after an air traffic control system fault caused holiday chaos. The disruption, which began on Bank Holiday Monday, was repaired … Read more

Building Black Businesses event matches small business owners with local resources in St. Louis

Building Black Businesses event matches small business owners with local resources in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – Running a small business is a lot of work and success often depends on having a good support system. This weekend, Black-owned businesses in St. Louis can get the support they need. The Building Black Businesses event matches small business owners with local resources. Nationally, about 80% of Black-owned businesses … Read more