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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.
China to debut the first female AI-derived news anchor
A female artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor will make its debut on China’s state news agency Xinhua News in March, according to reports.
Finding sources of black carbon in the Arctic
An international research team used radiocarbon to determine fossil fuel and biomass burning contributions to black carbon in Russia, Canada, Sweden, Norway and Alaska.
Be prepared with daily weather reports from Mars
Daily and seasonal temperature, wind and air pressure data will be recorded over the next two years by NASA's InSight lander.
Watch a harpoon skewer space debris
The RemoveDEBRIS spacecraft successfully harpooned a piece of simulated debris in low Earth orbit.
A wearable solution for monitoring lung disease
An inexpensive wearable, disposable respiration monitor provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
Watch this mapmaking, high-altitude pseudo-satellite
The unmanned, 149 kg solar-powered aircraft with a 38 m wingspan is capable of flying at an altitude of 20,422 m for up to 90 days.
Scania to trial autonomous electric bus service
The trials will be done in two stages, with and without passengers. The buses will have a human driver on board to monitor operations and assist passengers.
Moscow police to get fitted with facial recognition goggles
Law enforcement in the city of Moscow may soon be outfitted with facial recognition goggles to help identify wanted individuals.
OpenAI postpones release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news fears
What began as an attempt by artificial intelligence research non-profit OpenAI to develop a more sophisticated text generator has resulted in the company delaying the release of its text-generating algorithm amid fake news concerns.
Researchers examine how to attract, retain women in transportation industry
With estimates suggesting that less than 15% of women are represented in the U.S. transportation industry workforce, two research associates from Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University have sought to understand why and how to attract and retain women in that industry.
Robots take a step toward self-awareness
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a robot arm that can imagine itself. Or can it?
HIMSS19: MIB leverages Veradigm to facilitate secure EHR data exchange
MIB will access electronic health record (EHR) data via Veradigm's eChart Courier service for use in life insurance underwriting by MIB's 400 U.S. life insurance members.
Video: At HIMSS19, Kalibrate Blockchain to offer exclusive licenses to embed FormDrop SDK in hospital mobile apps
The FormDrop app allows patients to electronically fill out and submit forms to healthcare providers using their personal smartphones.
Researchers call on citizen scientists to contribute images to hand database
Researchers from Lancaster University, U.K., are calling on citizen scientists to submit images of their hands to build a searchable hand image database.
Hoover Dam completes a pressure-relief valve upgrade
A two-decade-long project to upgrade the Hoover Dam’s original pressure-relief valves has reached its conclusion.
New global UAV service for oil spill response
Oil Spill Response Ltd, an international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to oil spill response optimization, has expanded its member offer with the launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service.
New resilient, high-pressure hydraulic hose from Kurt Hydraulics
A new high-pressure hydraulic hose product line that outperforms standard SAE/DIN pressure-graded products is available with working pressures up to 6,530 PSI and burst pressures up to 26,120 PSI.
New modular filter, regulator and lubricator is 35% lighter, 20% smaller
The Excelon Plus modular filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) from IMI Precision Engineering is 35% lighter and 20% the size of standard models.
HIMSS19: Zynx Health debuts machine learning clinical support system
The system leverages the vendor’s machine learning engine to offer a retrospective analysis of order utilization.