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Search and Rescue Dogs Get Assistance from Drones
The Swiss Federation of Civil Drones and the Swiss Association for Search and Rescue Dogs (Redog) have been working on deploying drones in dog search and rescue operations in Switzerland.
Truck Platoons to Roll on UK Roads
The platooning trials will see up to three heavy goods vehicles, traveling in convoy, with acceleration and braking controlled by the lead vehicle.
How Technology is Changing the Workplace
The traditional workplace has changed at an accelerated pace thanks to technology, and evidence of what the future holds is just beginning to reveal itself in the technologies available today.
Shopping with Alexa and Google Assistant May Be Costly
Although convenient, articulating shopping demands to Alexa (for Amazon) and Google Assistant (Walmart) may prove to be a more expensive way of acquiring products because the items recommended for purchase are mostly recommended by the retailer.
3 New Industries Making their Mark with Lasers
Check out some of the up-and-coming industries making their mark with Epilog Laser equipment!
The Nano-sized Monster Truck That Could
New insights into nanotech research are the results of a recent 'nanocar race.'
Trees Offer $500 Million Worth of Services...for Free
Urban trees provide valuable services to megacities and its residents, including environmental and financial benefits, that are estimated to be worth over $500 million a year, according to research from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, New York.
Fewer STEM Activities for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Observing data from nearly 6,000 secondary schools in the U.K., researchers determined that students from less privileged backgrounds were less likely to attend science-related school trips or forums conducted by visitors from this concentration.
Researchers Create Model to Determine Best Approach to Encourage Water Conservation
Using real-world locations thought to be at risk, researchers developed their model based on information from the Murray–Darling Basin in Australia, the Punjab on the India/Pakistani border and California's Central Valley in the U.S.
Test Strip Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Minutes
Measuring a user's saliva, the Promilless informs the user within two minutes if they are fit to drive a car or not.
The Truth About the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spray Sunscreen, with an SPF of +50 (experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use), comes in at number two on the Consumer Reports list.
Testing Composite Aircrafts
Recently demonstrating the technology at the 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, the detector relies on a combination of data processing algorithms and thermal tomography and defectometry to operate.
Fish Size Expected to Experience Climate-Change-Related Decrease
According to researchers, the size reduction in fish can have far-reaching implications on fisheries and among organisms in the ecosystems.
Pneumatic Actuator for Diaphragm Valves in Sterile Service
The actuator can be fitted to the valve body without nuts as the threads are integrated in the body to simplify mounting.
Robotic Snake Able to Swim with Ease, Collect Water Samples
A robotic snake that can swim through bodies of water and detect sources of pollution has been developed by researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Pesticide Added to List of Harmful Chemicals in California
The state of California is tightening the already-strict guidelines governing a pesticide commonly used by farmers to kill pests attacking crops such as cotton, grapes and almonds.
Tech Companies Banning Extremist Groups in Response to Charlottesville
In response to the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, tech companies are taking a stand against user accounts promoting violence and hate.
Just a Shot of Coffee
The Bripe allows for miniaturized coffee (or tea) brewing in a portable, no-external-fire-necessary kit.
Pilot Program to Body Scan LA Subway Passengers
A pilot program is being conducted this week by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to body scan subway passengers at LA's Union Station.
Shipwrecks to Steer Renewables Growth Off Wales
Marine surveys of shipwrecks will generate data on the fate and durability of structures placed in similar areas of the seabed.