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IATA: Air Traffic Will Double by 2037
In its 20-year passenger forecast, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that the annual number of people flying will likely double to 8.2 billion by 2037.
Mini Search and Rescue Robot Inspired by Nature
FlyCroTug is a miniature flying robot that can move objects 40 times its own weight.
3D-printed Steel Bridge to be Installed in Amsterdam
The bridge will also include sensors to analyze how the structure performs during high traffic times.
Video: NASA Tests Rocket Safety System that Releases 450,000 Gallons of Water in 60 Seconds
The system sends a deluge of water 100 feet into the air in under a minute.
Renewable Research Lab to Work with Airport to Improve Energy Efficiency
NREL will work to identify models for long-term investments in energy savings over the next 20 years.
Turcon Roto Glyd Ring V Combines Performance and Reliability
When the pressure and velocity are high, turn to the Turcon Roto Glyd Ring V.
European Parliament Approves Single-Use Plastics Ban
In an attempt to stop ocean pollution, the European Parliament has voted this week to institute a complete ban on certain single-use plastics across the union.
Watch: Mass Production of Microscale Robots
A new manufacturing process bodes well for developing microscopic robots that swim through the bloodstream to detect disease or traverse pipelines to monitor structural integrity.
Online Game Prepares Teens for Storm Surges
A new online game instructs children 12 and older how to survive a powerful storm surge by teaching them to identify some early signs of coastal flooding.
A Solar-Cider-Honeybee Complex Grows in Minnesota
A sweet convergence among beekeepers, a nonprofit organization and a provider of solar power solutions is underway in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Announces 2018 Winner of its Fourth Annual Competition
The winner is an Australian software company using blockchain technology to enhance the adoption and accessibility of clean energy worldwide.
Abbott's HeartMate 3 Heart Pump is FDA Approved for Patients Not Eligible for a Heart Transplant
Patients not eligible for a transplant can live with the left ventricular assist device for the rest of their lives.
Meet Anymal: Autonomous Four-Legged Robot and TV Star
Anymal independently navigates by continuously mapping its environment with stereo cameras and lidar to understand its location and any obstacles to plot an optimal path forward.
These Companies No Longer Require A Degree
Lots of companies are offering good jobs for those without a degree. Several of these companies note they are vetting people more based on their work ethic and other talents, and some are even offering help for people to finish or earn a degree, if they desire.
IBM Hoping to Bring AI to Every Workplace
IBM has announced that it will bring an artificial intelligence (AI) toolset inspired by its Watson technology to businesses in nine different industries.
Amazon No Longer Using “Sexist” AI Hiring Tool
According to a report from Reuters, an algorithm that was once used as a recruitment tool by Amazon has now been abandoned by the online retail juggernaut after claims surfaced that the algorithm was sexist.
Ancestral Enzymes Become New Catalysts
Past ancestral reconstruction studies have demonstrated that pre-Cambrian enzymes were often much more thermostable than currently available forms.
ARM: Increasing U.S. Robotics Competitiveness
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) is a public-private partnership aimed at increasing U.S. global manufacturing competitiveness by accelerating the advancement of transformative robotic technologies and education.
Your Desk Might Be the Loneliest Place for You
Technology has made it seem like we are closer than ever. Most people are now constantly aware of what their friends are doing across the globe or even just across the street. However, this has also created some toxic consequences.
Researchers Use Bible to Perfect Translation Algorithms
To improve computer-based text translators, researchers from Dartmouth College have trained an algorithm on different versions of the Bible, making it possible to convert written works into styles appropriate for a variety of audiences.