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Cobot Rings the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
The robotic arm was developed by Universal Robots to work alongside human counterparts in business or industrial use.
Life Expectancy Trends Projected to 2040
A global dataset was used to model and analyze relationships between risk factors and health outcomes for 79 independent drivers of health.
Watch: Skin-Sticker Sensors Monitor Biometrics
Purdue University researchers have created an advanced sticker sensor that can easily monitor a patient’s heart rate and overall health.
Durable Catalyst Developed for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
The low-cost catalyst exceeds U.S. Department of Energy targets for performing the oxygen reduction reaction, a key step in generating an electric current in a hydrogen fuel cell.
Radar Used to Measure Moisture Levels in Soil and More
Rutgers University researchers have improved ground penetrating radar that farmers and soil scientists use to measure the moisture levels in soil.
Members of Parliament Discuss the Future of AI with Pepper the Robot
Making its debut as the first robot to appear at a U.K. parliamentary meeting, Pepper, a Middlesex University-based robot, spoke to Members of Parliament (MPs) this week about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Army Tests New Knee-based Exoskeleton
The device will help soldiers move faster, farther and carry larger loads under harsh conditions.
Smart, Autonomous Commercial Shipping Systems Using Artificial Intelligence
Intel and Rolls-Royce are partnering to make vessels safer and efficient.
This Utility Wants More Renewables
The request for proposals seeks solar, geothermal, wind, biomass and biogas projects.
'No Exercise' Treatment for Hypertension May Be Possible
New research shows that it may be possible for people with hypertension to regulate blood pressure without increasing exercise or cutting back on salt.
Watch: Collaborative Robot Rings the NYSE Bell
A collaborative robot has taken a bold step onto Wall Street, becoming the first device of its kind to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Shanghai Airport the First to Fully Automate Check-in with Facial Recognition
Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport has just unveiled a new facial recognition technology system that will allow travelers to check in automatically at the airport.
Christie's Prepares to Auction off AI-generated Painting
An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated painting is expected to go up for sale at Christie’s auction house next week, according to reports.
Microfluidic System Performs Early Genetic Profiling of Cancer
Early detection of cancer biomarkers is the goal of the high-density profiling and enumeration by melt (HYPER-Melt) microfluidic platform.
Watch: GE’s Affinity, the First Civil Supersonic Engine in 55 Years – Launching a New Era of Efficient Supersonic Flight
The Affinity is a new class of medium-bypass-ratio engines that provide balanced performance across supersonic and subsonic flights.
Microsoft Is Buying More Wind Energy
The 15-year power purchase agreement is the third such deal that Microsoft has signed in the PJM Interconnection.
Audi Hit with $925m Fine for Emissions
The carmaker accepted the fine and took responsibility for the violations.
Watch: Data Cover Climate Vulnerability in More Than 270 U.S. Cities
The open-source, free measurement and analysis tool explores a city’s readiness for climate change.
The Promise of Predictive Maintenance
Management of data flows generated by sensors and instruments is a core component of predictive maintenance programs.
Natural Disaster Losses Are Nearly $3tn: UN Says
Over the last 20 years, the U.S. recorded the largest losses, totaling around $945 billion.