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Researchers Develop Tool to Extract Meaning from Big Data
Tool sorts data, retrieves meaningful knowledge from complex data sets.
Second Japanese Nuclear Reactor Restarts
Sendai Unit 2 becomes the second reactor to restart after Japan idled its fleet following the March 2011 Fukushima accident.
Automotive Innovation Predicts Changes in Pedestrian Movement
Hitachi/Clarion technology could prevent collisions by predicting changes in how pedestrians move.
Self-Driving Cars to Hit Ontario Roads
Ontario will allow testing of self-driving cars on provincial roads starting in January 2016.
Boeing Unveils Digital Records Management Tool
Digital records management now available to aid airline maintenance and possibly reduce costs.
Micro-lattice Material Could Aid Lightweighting Efforts
When interwoven, the material can support heavy metals and plastics inside airplanes and auto bodies.
VW to Cut Investments, Develop Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Automaker plans $1.1 billion spending cut through 2019, and adopt SCR technology to control diesel emissions.
The Lab-on-Chip Revolution: Finding the Right Niche
The field is on the verge of a major breakout across applications that range from medicine to oil production.
FAA to Test Drone Detection System at Selected U.S. Airports
The U.S. agency will evaluate technology that can help detect unmanned aircraft systems near airports.
Ford Plans $1.8 Billion Investment in Chinese Auto Market
Automaker plans to research how to bring “smart” features like smartphone connectivity and autonomous driving to its Chinese products.
Entergy to Close 680 MW Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
The utility says the Massachusetts power plant will close by mid-2019 due to a combination of low natural gas prices and "market flaws."
Hackers Exploit Aircraft Security, EU Chief Says
Aircraft are particularly vulnerable to cyberattack.
Volvo Chief Calls on U.S. to Create Rules for Self-Driving Cars
Lack of federal guidelines puts the U.S. at risk of losing its lead in developing and testing self-driving cars.
Dream Chaser Prepares for 2016 Test Flights
Multiple improvements made to the low Earth-orbit vehicle.
Flight Testing the Parrot Bebop Drone
Our flight test engineer says that simple design and good camera optics both impress. But keep the drone out of the sun!
Variable Frequency Drives Push for Energy Savings
The battle against high energy costs is being won by pairing motors with electronic devices known as variable frequency drives.
Dell Agrees to Buy EMC for $67 Billion
Dell and EMC Corp. signed a definitive agreement under which Dell will acquire EMC.
3D Systems and Penn State Research Direct Metal Printing
Partnership will develop direct metal printing technology for DARPA
Water Utility Inaugurates Waste-to-Energy Project
DC Water unveils $470 million project that generates up to 10 MW of electricity.
Russian Firm to Develop Pulse Detonation Engines for Aircraft
Technology could allow up to a 50% improvement in fuel consumption.