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Airbus to Put Beds in Passsenger Plane Cargo Holds By 2020
More Airbus passengers will be able to experience first-class luxury, with a twist, when it introduces passenger beds located in passenger-jet cargo holds.
Amazon Patents Algorithm That Listens for Trigger Words from Customer Conversations
Although it has recently come to light that Amazon has patented technology to listen in on its customer's conversations for the purpose of targeted advertising, Amazon insists that it does not eavesdrop on its customers.
Study Finds That Restroom Hand Dryers May be Spraying Bacteria on Your Hands
Researchers from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine set out to determine whether hand dryers were partly responsible for the spread of bacteria.
Endangered Whale Washes Ashore in Spain with 64 Pounds of Plastic and Other Debris in its Stomach
In yet another example of how overwhelmed our oceans are with plastic waste, a young sperm whale washed ashore in Spain, weighed down with 64 pounds of plastic and other debris in its stomach and intestines.
Dubai Preparing to Test Digital License Plates
Vying to be a global leader in technology, Dubai will be conducting a number of trials on digital license plates along with other emerging technologies.
Crowd-sourcing Air Quality with a Device from a French Startup
People will soon be able to measure air pollution in their immediate vicinity thanks to the Flow device from French startup Plume Labs.
Rivers All Around the World Coursing with Pharma Waste
With significant implications for the environment, both over-the-counter and prescription drug waste is surging through rivers all over the world, according to recent research.
Apple Facilities Around the World Now Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy
According to a recent report, Apple has achieved its objective to have all of its facilities powered by 100 percent clean energy.
What Can Electric Linear Actuators Do For Me?
Some devices are simply omnipresent in our society. The electric linear actuator is one of them, though we may not realize it.
New Wireless Sensors Could Gather Health Data of Bedridden Patients
Healthcare professionals may soon be able to better monitor patients that have been confined to their beds as the result of illness or injury thanks to small skin-like sensors that can be affixed to patients, collecting health data such as temperature and blood pressure.
Study Finds that Food Packaging May Impact Nutrient Absorption
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, have determined that food packaging may have a negative impact on the operation of the digestive tract according to a new study.
Underwater Geolocation Technique Takes Cues from Nature
Marine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Study: Ride-hailing Apps Contributing to Traffic
While traffic is expected in major metropolitan locations like New York City, a recent report reveals that the issue is worsening in there -- with traffic slowing by 20 percent -- due in part to the growth in popularity of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.
Watch: Microfactories Designed for Sustainable E-waste Management
The world's first e-waste microfactory has the potential to reduce the vast amount of electronic waste heading into landfills.
Researchers Develop Transparent Patch to Detect Dangerous Food Threats
Imagine not having to play a guessing game with foods that are dangerously close to their expiration date, but that still look and smell just fine. That is the aim for McMaster researchers who have developed a method for determining whether or not meat and other foods are safe to eat.
Goodbye, Gas Pump? An App that Will Bring the Gas to You
Taking a cue from an underground service that delivers fuel to boats, a Miami-based company has developed an app that would deliver gas to cars.
Pokemon Go Players Will Be Rewarded for Picking Up Trash on Earth Day
Niantic, maker of the Pokemon Go app, has found a way to focus users’ attention on this year’s Earth Day with a simple strategy of rewarding users who pick up garbage.
Physicists Design Model of Winter on Mars Based on Ice Particles
MIPT researchers and colleagues have developed a numerical model of Mars’ water cycle and winter.
Watch: Dutch Firm Completes Footbridge 3D Printed By Welding Robots
Dutch company MX3D announced on April 1 that it has completed a 3D-printed bridge at its workshop in Amsterdam.