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Study: Polystyrene, Tupperware Are the Most Sustainable Takeout Food Containers
Researchers concentrated on life cycle assessment (LCA) to approximate the impact of containers, looking at factors such as manufacturing, usage and end-of-life waste management.
Study: Personality Trait Makes Certain People Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Ever wonder what it is that makes a person vulnerable to cybercrime? Researchers from Michigan State University believe they have the answer and it has to do with a specific personality type.
Amazon, Ring File Patent Application for Facial Recognition Doorbell
According to recent reports, Amazon and its recent acquisition Ring filed a controversial patent application for exploring how to incorporate facial recognition technology into Ring’s line of video-audio doorbells.
Hitachi to Buy Major Stake in ABB's Power Grid Business
The acquisition is expected to position Hitachi to offer digital grid solutions and digital technology to a global market.
Chassis Plans Changes Name to CP Technologies
Chassis Plans, a provider of ruggedized computer hardware, servers and LCD displays designed for harsh military and industrial environments, has changed its name to CP Technologies.
Making the Most of Platinum Catalysts in Fuel Cells
A new durable catalyst consumes only about a quarter as much platinum as current technology.
The Contribution of Organic Food to Climate Change
The greater areas of land required for organic agriculture translate into greater contributions to climate change.
3D-Printed Head Can Unlock Most Smartphones Secured by Facial Recognition Tech
Securing devices such as smartphones and tablets is no longer a matter of selecting an easy-to-remember password.
Trial of Facial Recognition Technology Underway in Central London
It should come as no surprise that facial recognition technology is everywhere, tracking folks at beer festivals, airports and every place in between. Shoppers in central London can also soon expect to be under the gaze of facial recognition technology as they prepare for the holidays this week as part of trial of the technology underway by the Metropolitan Police Service (otherwise known as the Met).
Home Energy Storage Can Actually Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Home energy storage systems can increase greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the absence of tariff reforms aimed at carbon emissions.
FDA Warns That Some "Cake Glitter" May Not Be Edible
Much has been written recently on how little is known about glitter’s impact on the environment with some regions even considering bans on the nuisance material as it can move much like microplastics, entering oceans and, ultimately, food chains. Now comes word that humans may already be consuming the material.
Chinese Facility Delivers First Completed Boeing 737
The 100-acre 737 completion and delivery center is the first such Boeing facility outside of the United States.
Full Steam (and Potable Water) Ahead with Passive Solar Device
A passive solar system engineered at MIT could improve capacity to purify potable water or sterilize medical equipment in remote regions.
Finding a Fix for U.S. Nuclear Waste Management
A three-year study spearheaded by Stanford University offers a series of recommendations for effectively closing up the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Coal Boilers to Close at Army Munitions Site
The project will replace an existing coal-fired power supply in an effort to reduce the facility's environmental impacts.
Skyworks Announces New Power Amplifier for Cellular 4G and 5G Infrastructure
Skyworks has unveiled its latest cellular infrastructure innovation, the SKY66313-11 — a wide instantaneous bandwidth power amplifier with industry-leading efficiency for FDD/TDD 4G LTE and 5G applications.
Digital Pneumatics: How Cyber-Physical Systems are Ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As part of Industry 4.0, digital pneumatic cyber-physical systems will drive productivity improvements and cost reductions by boosting the efficiency of physical manufacturing processes through autonomous algorithmic control, flexible reconfigurability and the provision of a rich tapestry of data from the factory floor.
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Soda Blasting Around Plant Life
There are some cleaning environments that require additional care when soda blasting to avoid unintended impacts. One is blasting around plant life.
Team Develops First Culturally Sensitive Robots for Elder Care
As the world’s elderly population ages, there is a corresponding growth in the demands on health and social resources that affect virtually every sector of society. A team of researchers wondered if that burden might be alleviated by artificial intelligence, specifically in the form of care-giving robots for the elderly.