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Graphic designers in Japan create computer-generated fashion model
Graphic artists in Japan have created a computer-generated fashion model, according to reports.
Data scientist best job in US for 2019
According to a recent Glassdoor survey, data scientist tops the list of the 50 best jobs in the United States for 2019.
Facial recognition tech used to stop illegal chimpanzee trade
Facial recognition software is being used to fight the illegal trading of chimpanzees.
Doping process boosts solar thin-film efficiency
The technology brings the attainment of voltages over 1 volt and efficiencies of 25% in cadmium telluride closer to reality.
China develops app targeting those in debt
Authorities in China have developed an app that lets users know if they are within approximately 1,600 ft of someone in debt, according to reports from China’s state-run media.
Watch: This fuel cell system consumes carbon dioxide
The system continuously produces electrical energy and hydrogen through efficient carbon dioxide conversion.
PG&E is installing a resilience zone for a fire-threatened area
The zone would allow temporary mobile generation to connect to the grid to energize facilities such as a fire station and a gas station.
Officials OK repairs to $2 billion transit center
Herrick Steel and Arcelor-Mittal Steel companies will supply material for the girder repair and reinforcement.
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Amazon cloaks warehouse workers in protective vests to prevent robot collisions
Humans working alongside robots in Amazon fulfillment centers are now outfitted with “tech vests” to prevent human/robot collisions.
Historical emissions trends updated with the Community Emissions Data System
The Community Emissions Data System covers the years 1750 to 2014 for carbonaceous aerosols and chemically reactive gases.
Improved performance for permanent magnets
New magnet technology that could benefit virtually any technology that draws power from electric motors or generates power from electric generators.
Watch: Biocompatible microbots morph shape in blood vessels and fluids
This morphing property enables the bots to travel through narrow blood vessels or under conditions of changing viscosity without undermining speed or maneuverability.
Video: A 4D approach to creating self-curving corneas
The method creates cell structures of 4D tissues that can change shape over time into a desired form.
Report: Growth in renewable energy benefits Gulf Cooperation Council countries
The region will install 7 GW of new power generation capacity from renewable sources by the early 2020s.
3D-printed structures use embedded logic to respond to environment
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have successfully created structures that have embedded logic, without a brain or electronic system.
Video: Scoliobot designed to improve spinal surgery accuracy
A robot under development at Nottingham Trent University, U.K., promises greater precision in surgeries to correct scoliosis and other spinal conditions.
Jacobs wins water project engineering work
Jacobs' initial $93 million contract will support the preliminary and final engineering design phase of the 15-year program.
Pope launches 'Click to Pray' app
The app, which will be available in six different languages, will enable more than one billion Android and iOS device users to virtually pray alongside the pope.
Sensata Technologies introduces multi-turn absolute encoders for smart industrial applications
Sensata Technologies has introduced the availability of MHM5 and MHK5 absolute multi-turn encoders with either Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet interfaces for Factory 4.0 applications.