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Scientists create UK's first underwater shipping noise map
Marine scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have created what is considered the U.K.’s first underwater shipping noise map.
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Skyworks launches Sky5 lite for universal 5G deployments
Skyworks Solutions Inc. has launched its most advanced 5G cellular architecture yet — the Sky5 Ultra.
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.
MAREA undersea cable sets new record
The highest capacity undersea cable in the world may be able to achieve speeds that are 20% faster than previously thought, according to reports.
California to consider ban on classroom animal dissection
California may soon pass legislation banning animal dissection in all K-12 schools in the state.
Civil War soldiers identified using facial recognition technology
An assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech has created a software platform that can identify Civil War soldiers using facial recognition technology.
Power plant siting method balances emissions, cost and public health concerns
A computational method improves the balance between power system operational costs, security of power supply and public exposure to pollutants.
To the moon: Israel's Beresheet moon probe departs Cape Canaveral
An idea first conceived by three friends at a bar in Israel is now a space capsule headed to the moon.
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.
Microsoft employees protest contract that provides US Army with HoloLens headsets
More than 90 Microsoft employees have signed a petition calling on the company to cancel its contract with the U.S. Army amid concerns that the Army will use Microsoft’s HoloLens virtual reality (VR) headsets to turn actual battlefields into video games.
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.
Workplace theft is on the rise
Office theft, specifically of noncash items, has grown according to a recent report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, a forensic accounting firm.
Amazon to offer computer science courses to 1,000 U.S. schools
Retail giant Amazon will fund computer science classes for 1,000 high schools throughout the U.S. by the fall of year this through its Future Engineer program
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.
Boston-based dating app gives users access to AI wingman
AI instructs the lovelorn in everything from selecting a profile picture and writing a profile bio to tips on how to start a digital conversation with a potential online mate.
Artificial intelligence app predicts what cancer patients need
MyPath is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based app that helps cancer patients with day-to-day symptoms, surgery prep, emotional support and more.
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.
Scientists calling for ban on weaponized AI
A coalition of scientists is calling for a worldwide ban on weaponized artificial intelligence (AI), otherwise known as killer robots.