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Turing AI debuts its Turing security robot
Turing Vision enables clients to search, receive alerts and analyze patterns of detections across all locations and historical data, including Turing Robot's livestream, without limitations.
Mapping applications for fixed-wing drones
Fixed-wing drones have advantages over quadcopters in applications that do not need ultra-high-resolution data or require covering exceptionally large areas.
Harper International receives contract for graphite purification furnace systems for battery materials
The company will produce custom-engineered systems for thermal purification of natural graphite.
Video: This drone responds to heart attack patients
The difference that drones can make might just be the difference between life and death for many in the future.
3D printing our way into the future of acoustic systems
By using easily-sourceable materials called metamaterials, scientists can focus on how acoustic systems are optimized instead of relying on expensive electronics to optimize them.
Sony and Honda announce plans to build electric vehicles
The first model is set to go on sale in 2025.
Solar canal project expected to shine in California
Project Nexus will see the installation of 2,591 m of solar panels over three sections of the Turlock Irrigation District's canals in California's Central Valley.
A bug-like robot that can squeeze through just about anything
To mimic the movements of trap jaw ants, mantis shrimp and fleas that are capable of jumping across surfaces, the researchers built the insect-like robots using polymeric artificial muscle.
Toolbox supports climate-proof management of water resources
The online platform helps users identify climate adaptation measures for different strategies and land uses in the water management sector.
Spent nuclear fuel moves to dry storage in Idaho
The last spent nuclear fuel elements from the Advanced Test Reactor at U.S. Idaho National Laboratory were transferred to a dry-storage facility.
Engineering blood cells to fool filtration organs
Having substantial quantities of drugs removed by the body before serving their purpose is a major issue scientists are looking to remedy. Higher dosages can bring negative side effects.
Video: Slow-moving water and wind tapped by the Big Cajun
The wind-marine hybrid system simultaneously extracts low-cost power from slow moving water and wind.
Metamaterial helmet enhances MRI results
Looking something like a bike helmet, this contraption of plastic and copper wires is a technological marvel regarding medical imaging.
Google's big audio investments hint at ambitious plans for headphones
The company has acquired at least four startups and teams in the space over the past 15 months.
Video: Better Climate Challenge to foster carbon emission cuts
More than 90 companies and organizations have pledged to cut their carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge.
Video: The implications of ice for offshore wind turbines
Data from indoor ice basin tests inform simulation models to quantify the ice loads on these structures.
Construction site drones save lives, time and investments
A large portion of construction site injuries and fatalities are linked to falling; a continued approach to reducing falls could mean 300 lives saved yearly.
Video: Solar technology to deliver for DHL
Roof-mounted solar mats will curb emissions, operating costs and fuel use in 67 delivery trucks.
Video: Rheinmetall introduces its Skyranger 30 HEL
The Skyranger system can autonomously monitor airspace in search of threats and can reportedly select the appropriate effector to respond, protecting both mobile units and stationary infrastructure and facilities from aerial threats.
IPCC Report: “Clobbered by climate change”
The document contends that the world faces unavoidable multiple climate hazards over the next two decades with global warming of 1.5° C (2.7° F).