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Restored Orient Express carriages hint at a return to operation for the famed long-distance service
Glorified in both film and literature, the famed Orient Express may be operational once again following the restoration of some of the original carriages that traveled between Paris and Istanbul until ceasing operation in 1977.
Computer scientists teach robots to draw, write
Computer scientists at Brown University have created an algorithm that enables robots to write words and produce sketches — a development that may open the lines of communication between robots and their human coworkers and collaborators.
Device nudges users to change passwords, lock computer screens to prevent cyber attack
A simple device plugs into a PC and notifies users via sound, light or vibration to update passwords, lock computer screens or update privacy settings.
Digital license plates now legal in three states
Digital license plates are now legal in three states, according to reports.
How do you use an LED curing adhesive?
Biocompatible adhesive LED405Med cures in seconds under LED light. Watch now.
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot was on at the time of two fatal crashes
In two separate Florida accidents, neither the driver nor the Autopilot system stopped for truck trailers, and the roofs of both cars were sheared off.
Ultra-compressible thermal putty from Fujipoly
The high-performance thermal interface material is ideal for applications with delicate or wide-variation component heights requiring material compression between 30% and 90%.
Utility equipment started California's deadly Camp Fire, officials say
Fire investigators determined that the Camp Fire was caused by electrical transmission lines owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electricity.
Contract award for high voltage AC cable system for offshore wind project
Prysmian will design, manufacture, install and commission a high-voltage alternating current cable system for a proposed offshore U.S. wind farm.
Report predicts more than 7,000 robots will be working in construction by 2025
As more construction companies turn to robotics to solve nationwide labor shortages, a new report suggests that by 2025, 7,000 robots could be performing construction site tasks.
Scorpion venom benefits brain cancer imaging
A custom high-sensitivity near-infrared camera is coupled with tozuleristide, an imaging agent containing a synthetic version of an amino acid compound found in scorpion venom.
Poll: Majority of Americans uncomfortable with AI playing a role in hiring tasks
A new survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of international talent and outsourcing company Yoh, reveals that the majority of Americans are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a role in certain hiring tasks.
Here's how a high-altitude nuclear blast might affect the electric power grid
The report includes results from laboratory testing and analysis of potential EMP impacts on the electric transmission system.
San Francisco is first US city to ban facial recognition
The new legislation does not apply to security at the city’s airport, seaport or any other federally regulated facilities.
Report: Industrial gas market to reach $125B by 2022
The global industrial gas market could reach $125 billion by 2022, according to a May 7 report from Research and Markets.
Race is on to add wind capacity before tax credits expire
The projected totals will likely exceed annual capacity additions for the previous six years, but fall short of the record 13.3 GW of wind capacity added in 2012.
Heat trace systems for wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems
Chromalox has developed the industry’s first third-party-certified fire sprinkler pipe freeze protection system for wet-pipe fire sprinkler systems, an attractive alternative to dedicated dry-pipe systems.
Punchable, stabbable robots help humans release anger
Called cathartic objects, the series of robots includes four different kinds that users can unload on.
Scientists using AI to create easy-to-understand research summaries
New AI technology developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could simplify how scientists keep up with the latest in research by producing plain English summaries of technical research papers.
Power management strategy boosts vehicular fuel cell durability
Durability of onboard fuel cells can be increased 11.8, 4.8 and 6.9 times, respectively, for an urban, highway and a combined urban-highway driving cycle.