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NYU launches construction innovation center
The center is intended to promote innovation in construction, engineering design and management.
Video: NASA releases Mars Opportunity greatest hits after pulling the plug on the rover
The space agency has decided to stop trying to communicate with the machine after losing contact.
The future of climate in 540 North American cities
The expected future climate in each city is matched with the current climate of another location, providing a relatable picture of what to expect in 2080.
Eliminate confusion in testing ballast water for invasive species
Regulatory overlap between USGS and IMO is causing confusion and uncertainty among those looking to meet ballast water management requirements in the most efficient way possible.
Lake bacteria tapped to neutralize algal bloom toxin in drinking water
In a real-world application of fighting fire with fire, researchers are using naturally occurring Lake Erie bacteria to remove algal bloom-related microcystin from drinking water.
Solar energy employment fell in 2018, report says
The solar industry employed more than 242,000 solar workers, around 8,000 fewer jobs than in 2017.
HIMSS19: MIB leverages Veradigm to facilitate secure EHR data exchange
MIB will access electronic health record (EHR) data via Veradigm's eChart Courier service for use in life insurance underwriting by MIB's 400 U.S. life insurance members.
Video: At HIMSS19, Kalibrate Blockchain to offer exclusive licenses to embed FormDrop SDK in hospital mobile apps
The FormDrop app allows patients to electronically fill out and submit forms to healthcare providers using their personal smartphones.
Researchers call on citizen scientists to contribute images to hand database
Researchers from Lancaster University, U.K., are calling on citizen scientists to submit images of their hands to build a searchable hand image database.
UK researchers develop AI to thwart online dating scams
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Warwick have created algorithms to spot fake dating profiles on online dating websites and apps.
App connects homeowners with local snow plows
Plowz and Mowz is like Uber for snow plows. Users can request a snow plow easily with this app.
New short-bodied perforating system for multi-stage plug-and-perf operations
GEODynamics introduced a short-bodied perforating system that delivers a higher cluster count per stage. The patented HELLFire perforating system is claimed to be more effective than existing technologies on the market when completing multi-stage plug-and-perf operations.
Building better, cheaper perovskite-based flexible solar cells
New research has found that adding alkali metals creates a performance boost.
Printable stainless-steel material withstands harsh environments
A new stainless-steel material designed for use with Desktop Metal's 3D printing system is suitable for extreme temperature, highly corrosive and marine-grade applications.
Hoover Dam completes a pressure-relief valve upgrade
A two-decade-long project to upgrade the Hoover Dam’s original pressure-relief valves has reached its conclusion.
Climate change threatens kelp forests
The effects of ocean warming and acidification on the microbiome and condition of large brown seaweed was studied in experimental microcosms.
ACEINNA launches high-accuracy current sensors based on AMR technology
ACEINNA has announced its new MCx1101 family of ±5 A, ±20 A and ±50 A current sensors for industrial and power supply applications.
New global UAV service for oil spill response
Oil Spill Response Ltd, an international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to oil spill response optimization, has expanded its member offer with the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service.
Teaching autonomous vehicles to predict pedestrian movements
The researchers say they can predict poses and future locations for one or several pedestrians up to about 50 yards from the vehicle.
Beamler, Erecoin team up for blockchain-powered additive manufacturing
Blockchain assures Beamler database customers they are partnering with a trusted additive manufacturer.