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Quantum computing takes a step toward commercial viability
IBM Q System One, a quantum computer designed for scientific and commercial use, is a fusion of cutting-edge technology, industrial design and systems engineering.
Mapping since Mercator
Mercator’s goal was to create a map that allowed European sailors to chart courses of constant bearing across oceans.
A universe of digital sky data at your fingertips
The newly released second edition of data from Pan-STARRS — the Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System — contains over 1.6 petabytes of data.
Improving sustainability and biofuel yield of grassland species
The sustainability and yield of native grasses on marginal prairie lands relative to that of more resource-intensive corn was evaluated.
This Manhattan tower is coming down
Demolition work on the 707 ft tall tower is expected to begin in early 2019 and will take around a year to complete.
Photographer builds 11 ft wave of plastic straws to raise awareness about plastic pollution
A photographer hoping to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution has constructed an 11 ft art installation made almost entirely of plastic straws.
EIA: More than half of U.S. coal mines closed between 2008 and 2017
As the U.S. market contracted, smaller, less efficient mines were the first to close, and most of the mine closures were in the Appalachian region.
Work starts on Texas refinery expansion project
The third crude unit within the ExxonMobil facility’s footprint will expand light crude oil refining, supported by the increased crude oil production in the Permian Basin.
Venture eyes gas-to-power projects in Vietnam
ExxonMobil would lead the construction and operation of the project, which would produce and treat natural gas from the Ca Voi Xanh field.
Biofuel use reduces aviation emissions and contrail cirrus climate effects
The increased use of biomass-based aviation fuels can reduce soot emissions and subsequent contrail formation.
Report: Impact of automation could hit most workers
A new report illustrates the impact automation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies will have on the current workforce.
Amazon pledges to fund computer science classes in 130 New York City schools
Ahead of settling into its recently announced New York City headquarters, Amazon has pledged to offer students access to introductory and advanced computer science classes in 130 New York City high schools.
Thanks to AI, Salvador Dalí will live again
The installation is a combination of archival footage, interviews and photographs coupled with newly created footage that features a Dalí impersonator.
ARM to award $5.7 million in project funding
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) has announced the selection of 11 projects from its second formal project technology call, which took place in May 2018.
No yolk: Transgenic hens produce protein-based drugs
The desired proteins are encoded in the chicken’s DNA and produced as part of the egg white, with no adverse effects on the birds.
Research suggests collaborative gaming could increase office productivity
According to research from Brigham Young University, playing video games with coworkers can lead to improved productivity at work.
Facing billions in potential liabilities, PG&E files Chapter 11
The company faces an estimated $30 billion in potential liability for wildfires in 2017 and 2018.
Composite hub wheel brushes now available with diamond filaments
Brush Research Manufacturing has introduced a diamond filament wheel brush for polishing and finishing hardened materials and hardened material surfaces of end mills, drills, reamers or other metal-cutting tools.
Samsung doing away with plastic packaging
The electronics division of Samsung announced this week that it would no longer wrap its products in plastic packaging.
Machine tool orders increase significantly in 2018
According to a Jan. 14 report by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), machine tool orders for November 2018 were $458 million, a 7% increase over November 2017.