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Mobile bioprinter speeds wound healing
A mobile skin printing system offers a new tool for on-site management of extensive wounds.
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.
Researchers create sensor capable of tracking firefighters in burning buildings
Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University in collaboration with other universities have developed a motion-powered and fire-proof sensor capable of tracking the movements of those working in high-risk professions including firefighting, mining and steel working.
Optical fiber sensors make for a smarter wound dressing
Embedded sensors remotely monitor multiple biomarkers associated with wound management, including temperature, humidity and pH.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. deploys unique SCADA platform
After a thorough assessment of production system data at one of the largest breweries in the United States, automation engineers were able to successfully launch a comprehensive supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) solution that increases visibility into daily operations.
Microfluidic diagnostic sizes up cancer cells
The microfluidic device isolates individual cancer cells based on cell size from patient blood samples.
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.
Study: Bikes are happiest mode of transportation
According to research from the University of Minnesota, traveling by bicycle is the happiest mode of transportation in the United States.
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.
Video: Portable paper-based device detects infectious diseases
The battery-powered handheld tool is designed for inexpensive and rapid diagnostics and can be deployed in the home.
Robots safely decommission 700,000 munitions
The robotic system designed for the U.S. Army can decommission up to 21 warheads, each containing 644 grenades, per eight-hour shift.
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.