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UK prisons trial biometric tech to deter smugglers
The U.K. prison system has recently completed a trial of facial recognition technology and iris scanning to deter smugglers.
Purdue cybersecurity experts create tool to solve cybercrimes
Purdue University cybersecurity experts have created an all-in-one toolkit that can help law enforcement solve cybercrimes.
Smart sensors for high temperature turbine monitoring
The temperature and dynamic pressure sensors developed through the research effort feature innovations in materials development, manufacturing processes and advanced packaging technologies.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
NTSB team completes first review of Boeing 767 crash data
Directors from the Office of Research and Engineering and the Office of Aviation Safety completed an initial review of the cockpit voice recorder as part of the NTSB’s ongoing accident investigation.
Scientists create UK's first underwater shipping noise map
Marine scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have created what is considered the U.K.’s first underwater shipping noise map.
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Startup creates AI software that detects shoplifters before they steal
A Japanese startup has created artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of detecting potential shoplifters.
Company using facial identification tech on weapons
A software company based in California has found another use for facial recognition technology that involves weapons identification.
Lunar probe Beresheet back on track after computer hiccup
Lunar-bound Israeli space probe Beresheet successfully completed a delayed engine burn to increase its orbital apogee.
Equipment was 'probable' cause of deadly California fire, utility says
Crews reported a fire near a transmission line that had deenergized moments earlier. The blaze burned thousands of acres and killed at least 86 people.
MAREA undersea cable sets new record
The highest capacity undersea cable in the world may be able to achieve speeds that are 20% faster than previously thought, according to reports.
California to consider ban on classroom animal dissection
California may soon pass legislation banning animal dissection in all K-12 schools in the state.
Civil War soldiers identified using facial recognition technology
An assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech has created a software platform that can identify Civil War soldiers using facial recognition technology.
Researcher attempting to teach AI humor
In an effort to make computers seem more like humans, a Purdue University researcher is attempting to teach them humor.
Supreme 18TC: Thermally conductive epoxy meets NASA low outgassing specifications
Master Bond Supreme 18TC is a one-component conductive epoxy featuring unmatched heat transfer capabilities.
NYU calling on citizen scientists to train machine models on noise pollution sounds
Researchers at New York University (NYU) are calling on citizen scientists to participate in a study addressing urban noise pollution.
To the moon: Israel's Beresheet moon probe departs Cape Canaveral
An idea first conceived by three friends at a bar in Israel is now a space capsule headed to the moon.
Blockchain system will test this virtual power plant
The blockchain technology is used to verify and record transactions, potentially enabling consumer sharing of energy via a microgrid. The concept could help reduce load burdens on the larger energy grid.
Microsoft employees protest contract that provides US Army with HoloLens headsets
More than 90 Microsoft employees have signed a petition calling on the company to cancel its contract with the U.S. Army amid concerns that the Army will use Microsoft’s HoloLens virtual reality (VR) headsets to turn actual battlefields into video games.