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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.
Snapchat Now Offering Filters for Cats
Cat owners rejoice: Snapchat has announced that its augmented reality selfie filters will now work on cats, according to the photo-sharing site.
Amazon Patents Tech for Alexa to Detect Coughs, Colds
According to a recently filed patent, Amazon is planning to enable Alexa to determine whether or not a user is sick based on voice changes.
Stamp-Sized Graphene Could Filter Specific Molecules in Healthcare Technologies
The breakthrough could be integrated into large-scale manufacturing of graphene such as roll-to-roll processes.
Industrial Robots Keep the Modern Factory Moving
How do you make sure your robots keep moving with as little downtime as possible?
Watch How Ricequakes Simulate Ice Shelf and Rockfill Dam Collapse
Researchers turned to breakfast to improve the ability to simulate and understand real-world collapse events.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Presents New Two-Stage Rotary Vane Pump Pascal 2021 HW
The pump is suited for all applications where water vapor is expected, such as low temperature sterilization and drying.
PolyU Team Develops Contactless 3D Fingerprinting System
Scientists at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new system that relies on 3D technology to improve both the speed and accuracy of fingerprinting — all without the pressing required of traditional contact fingerprinting.