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Microsoft to Cut Carbon Emissions
Despite plans to expand its business, consequently upping its electricity requirements, Microsoft pledged on Tuesday to cut carbon emissions created by its operations by 75 percent by 2030.
Researchers Use A SPIM System with Two Lenses to View High Quality Biospecimens
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago improved the speed, resolution and light efficiency of an optical microscope by switching from a conventional glass coverslip to a reflective, mirrored coverslip and applying new computer algorithms to process the resulting data.
Flexible Photonic Devices Conform to Uneven Surfaces
Devices fabricated with chalcogenide can bend and stretch, and could find use as wearable or implanted medical devices or as flexible connectors for electronics.
Restaurant Wait Time Feature Added to Google
The days of waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant to open up may be gone forever thanks to a new feature available from Google.
It's Official: Twitter Doubles Character Limit to 280
Have twice the things to tweet? Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will oblige, doubling the number of characters per tweet from 140 to 280.
Liquid Transistor Could Enable Programmable Material
A breakthrough in the development of liquid electronics could pave the way to producing soft, flexible electronic devices.
Students Develop Eye-activated Controller
The sensor, called Vee Vee, will be placed on the wearer’s temple and will, through commands sent via eye movement, allow the wearer to control items such as electric wheelchairs, door locks and drones.
Optical Device May Lead to Cleaner Air and Skies
A new optical device at Sandia National Laboratories that helps image pollutants in combusting fuel sprays might lead to clearer skies in the future.
Shopping with Amazon's New Augmented Reality Feature
Joining a growing number of retailers adding augmented reality (AR) features to their apps and websites, Amazon announced this week the launch of its new AR feature called AR View, which is available in the Amazon app for iOS devices.
Law Enforcement Beginning to Embrace Drone Tech
With the number of drones being used by United States law enforcement agencies doubling in 2016, the technology is modifying how officers are accomplishing some of their day-to-day tasks.
'World's Shortest Laser Pulse' Provides Unprecedented Atomic Access
By creating a laser pulse on the time scale of electrons, researchers can now observe — and control — chemical reactions with an unprecedented level of resolution.
Using AI to Prevent Suicide
Training an artificial intelligence computer program to both recognize and identify emotions, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon believes that how the brain processes certain words can be an important indicator of suicidal tendencies in an individual.
Traffic Signal Countdown Timers May Reduce Fatal Car Accidents
With roughly 20 percent of fatal traffic accidents in the United States occurring in dilemma zones (intersections where drivers decide to stop or go when a traffic light changes from green to yellow) in 2016, researchers from Oregon State University believe that traffic signal countdown timers (TSCT) will help reduce that percentage.
Television Advertisements Tailored to the Viewer
Watching television could become an entirely different experience thanks to software called Dive that lets the viewer control advertisements with the touch of a button.
New ICs Help Streamline Auto Infotainment Connections
Microchip Technology, a manufacturer of integrated circuits, has announced five new USB 2.0 smart hub ICs that enable intelligent connections between the car's display and one or more mobile devices.
The Robot Uprising Won't Be as Dire as First Predicted
As the threat of being replaced by robots and other technology looms, workers can rest a bit easier with the release of a new study that re-examines the percentage of workers likely to be replaced by automation.
Video Gaming Technology Inspires Advance in Medical Imaging
A microchip like the one used in a Wii gaming system is being used to leverage inexpensive, portable ultrasound technology into invaluable 3D imaging.
New, High-tech Terminal Opens in Singapore Airport
A new terminal in Singapore’s Changi Airport opened this week, offering travelers a fully automated experience.
Small Words May Reveal Identity of Email Author
According to a research team from Nottingham Trent University, an email’s author can be determined from just a couple of words.
Scary Stories Using Artificial Intelligence
The stories that result from this back and forth between participants and the AI system are often weird and unpredictable, according to researchers.