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Revealing the brain’s mysteries, one neuron at a time
To truly understand how the brain works, scientists must study it at the small-scale level of individual cells as well as at the large scale, simulating all of the brain’s billions of neurons and trillions of synapses.
Smart fabric gathers data on arm movements over time
A new smart fabric developed at Dartmouth College could help athletes and physical therapy patients monitor their joint movements for better performance and accurate treatments.
Watch: 3D-printed soft robot can physically and socially interact with elders
Researchers from Purdue University have created a 3D-printed soft robot that could one day care for the elderly.
Computer algorithm finds fake news and April Fools’ articles have linguistic similarities
Natural language experts from Lancaster University used machine learning to compare April Fools’, fake and genuine news articles.
Lunar Xprize Foundation's Moonshot Award could go to SpaceIL, Beresheet
The California-based Lunar Xprize foundation announced the creation and conditional awarding of its first Moonshot Award, citing SpaceIL’s achievements thus far with its Beresheet spacecraft.
This scanner technology may speed up airport security lines
The security scanner uses millimeter wave radio frequency technology to screen passengers for concealed threats.
Harvesting energy by mimicking Aspen tree leaves
The amount of potential power that could be generated is small, but still could power autonomous electrical devices.
New ISO standard calculates product lifecycle environmental costs
The researchers say that many different aspects are taken into consideration and can include energy consumption, climate impact, material use and emissions into water, air and soil.
A base for every season
With a new base/plinth system for enclosures and IT racks, Rittal can now offer an unprecedented variety of functions and options.
IBM used database of images to build new facial recognition software, reportedly without consent
According to reports, IBM trained its facial recognition systems on millions of online images unbeknownst to the people appearing in those images.
Wearable diagnostic fashioned to improve breast cancer detection
A wearable form of MRI device with flexible imaging coils is under development to improve precision and patient comfort during examinations.
Pilot program aims to turn energy hogs into revenue sources
Green Mountain Power has launched an 18-month pilot program to demonstrate how an ice storage facility at a Vermont hospital can work as a distributed energy resource.
Study: Fast robots may demoralize human co-workers
According to Cornell University-led research, when robots defeat humans in contests with monetary prizes, humans tend to expend less energy on their efforts because they feel less competent than the robots, which, in turn, leads to an overall dislike of the robots — findings that could eventually impact human-robot relations in the workplace.
More robots being shipped to non-automotive companies
The automotive industry, long a leader in robotics implementation, has seen shipments slowing down; non-automotive companies, by contrast, have seen a 41% increase since 2017.
HVDC line could export Iowa wind energy to eastern markets
The project would cost around $2.5 billion and could enter service by 2024. Local, state and federal approvals would be required before construction can begin.
Video: The role space will play in 5G roll out
The European Space Agency’s 5G initiative would use satellites to extend coverage and data transfer for next-generation wireless communication.
Beresheet blasts closer to the moon
Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft successfully bumped itself into a longer orbit around earth, bringing the plucky craft closer to the moon.
US attempts to calm fears over 'killer robots'
Following word that it is searching for a partner to help upgrade its current aiming systems, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that humans will continue to make the final decision surrounding whether armed robots can shoot at a target.
NYPD using pattern-detecting algorithm to help solve crimes
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is solving crimes with help from pattern-recognition software, according to a number of reports.
National Proofreading Day: Yeah, there’s an app for that
Misspellings, misplaced punctuation and incorrect grammar can affect the meaning of a piece of prose.