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Giant Fans Will Soon Suck CO2 out of the Atmosphere and Turn It into Fuel

September 25, 2019September 22, 2019

“While some may associate CO2 pollution mainly with industrial plants and giant chimneys releasing the gas into the atmosphere, the reality is that emissions from the […]

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[VIDEO] Singapore HDB Uses a Concrete 3D Printer for Construction & Landscape Furniture

September 25, 2019September 22, 2019

“Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HDB) has greenlit the use of concrete 3D printing in the development of architectural components and various items like benches and […]

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Google Says It’s Achieved Quantum Supremacy, a World-First: Report

September 25, 2019September 22, 2019

“A Google researcher’s paper claiming to have achieved quantum supremacy, a major early milestone in the field of quantum computing, appeared on a NASA website […]

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IKEA is investing $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure

September 24, 2019September 22, 2019

“The world’s largest furniture company is determined to go off-grid, and it’s developing an affordable solar energy program to convince you to do the same. […]

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Using machine learning to reconstruct deteriorated Van Gogh drawings

September 24, 2019September 22, 2019

” Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have recently developed a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based model to reconstruct drawings that have deteriorated over time. […]

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The Four Converging Technologies Giving Rise to the Spatial Web

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

“How each of us sees the world is about to change dramatically. For all of human history, the experience of looking at the world was […]

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CRISPR removes antibiotic resistance gene from bacterium

September 23, 2019September 22, 2019

“Using CRISPR, researchers in the U.S. have engineered a plasmid to remove an antibiotic resistance gene from the Enterococcus faecalis bacterium. This breakthrough could lead to new […]

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Outdoor recreation is growing faster than the overall U.S. economy, government report finds

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019

“Once again, the government considered the outdoor recreation economy a significant part of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, this time breaking out statistics in each […]

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Daimler stops developing internal combustion engines to focus on electric cars

September 22, 2019September 21, 2019

“After reigning in the auto industry as the powertrain of choice for a century, the internal combustion engine is finally dying. Now even Daimler says […]

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New “Metallic Wood” Could Lead to Super-Light Cars

September 22, 2019September 20, 2019

“Researchers have created a “metallic wood” that’s as strong as titanium, but light enough to float in water. Right now, they can only produce a […]

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Blockchain Being Used to Turn Ocean Plastic Waste Into Eco-Fabrics

September 22, 2019September 20, 2019

“Dutch company Waste2Wear says it has created the world’s first collection of recycled fabrics, made from ocean plastics, that can be traced via blockchain. The eco-friendly […]

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Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019

“For years, wind and solar power were derided as boondoggles. They were too expensive, the argument went, to build without government handouts. Today, renewable energy […]

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Scientists Say This High Tech Baseball Cap Can Reverse Baldness

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019

“A newly-invented baseball cap may be able to reverse balding by mildly shocking your scalp for hours on end. The hat is really just a […]

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Police Detain “Flying” Taxi for Speeding During Test

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019

“French startup Seabubbles recently took its in-development autonomous electric taxi, which uses hydrofoils to appear to “fly” above water, for a test ride on Paris’ […]

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Google to invest record-breaking amount in renewable energy

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

” Google today announced its intention to spend more than $2 billion in new renewable energy infrastructure across the US, South America and Europe. The 1,600-megawatt package […]

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IOTA Foundation to Launch Industry Marketplace, the World’s First Autonomous, Decentralized Marketplace

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

” The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization delivering the world’s first scalable, feeless and decentralized distributed ledger technology, today announced the launch of the ‘Industry […]

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Audi and the art of customising cars in the virtual world

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

“German car-maker Audi is harnessing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create a more engaging sales experience. The company has been experimenting since […]

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Hello From the Year 2050. We Avoided the Worst of Climate Change — But Everything Is Different

September 19, 2019September 15, 2019

“Let’s imagine for a moment that we’ve reached the middle of the century. It’s 2050, and we have a moment to reflect—the climate fight remains […]

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5G, IoT and Blockchain are Rising in Unison

September 19, 2019September 15, 2019

“A recent report found that Nordic businesses see 5G as a driver for the proliferation of internet of things (IoT) based solutions.  Current developing technologies […]

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[VIDEO] Copenhagen: COBOD 3D Prints European Building Again in Just Three Days

September 19, 2019September 15, 2019

” A construction company originally created as a spinoff from Denmark’s 3D Printhuset to handle customer demand for 3D printing construction activities and the BOD2 3D printer, COBOD (Construction Building […]

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Los Angeles says “Yes” to the cheapest solar plus storage in the USA

September 18, 2019September 15, 2019

” Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a power purchase agreement (PPA) with 8minute Solar Energy […]

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[VIDEO] This machine creates artificial vision for the blind

September 18, 2019September 15, 2019

” Second Sight’s Orion system bypasses the eyes to bring artificial vision directly to the brain. Working prototypes are being tested right now in six […]

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Precious metal flecks could be catalyst for better cancer therapies

September 18, 2019September 15, 2019

“Tiny extracts of a precious metal used widely in industry could play a vital role in new cancer therapies. Researchers have found a way to […]

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The Future Of Hydrogen Cars

September 17, 2019September 15, 2019

“Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier, recently invested in hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola and began work on hydrogen components despite staying out of the hydrogen […]

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5 Blockchain Breakthroughs Coming in the Next 5 Years

September 17, 2019September 15, 2019

“In almost every industry you can think of, blockchain is poised to cut out middlemen, dramatically improve transparency, and multiply the efficiency of countless transactions worldwide. While […]

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The Samsung Club des Chefs Kitchen Heats Up with AI Assistance at IFA 2019

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

” On September 6, Samsung joined forces with Michelin star-winning chefs Michel Troisgros and Michel Roux Jr. for the latest iteration of its Club des […]

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Solar energy added more capacity worldwide than any other form of power over the past 10 years

September 16, 2019September 10, 2019

“The “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2019,” commissioned by the United Nations Environment’s economy division, paints a bright picture for the future of renewables. […]

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Harvard researchers develop SWIFT method to 3D print organ building blocks

September 16, 2019September 10, 2019

“Researchers from Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have developed a novel sacrificial ink-writing technique called SWIFT (sacrificial writing into functional tissue) to 3D print large, vascularized human organ building […]

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Research: Blockchain Technology to Be Standardized by 2021

September 16, 2019September 10, 2019

“Blockchain technology will most likely be standardized by 2021, according to American business and financial services company Moody’s. Per the research report published on Sept. 5, these […]

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Electric Car Charge Posts To Be Installed In Every New Home In England

September 15, 2019September 10, 2019

“What comes to your mind when buying a new home? Or even renting a new home? Location is definitely important. Do you want to be […]

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First Long-Distance Heart Surgery Performed Through a Robot

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019

“A surgeon in India has performed a series of five percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures on patients who were on operating tables 32 kilometers (20 […]

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Optimists For The Win: Finding The Bright Side Might Help You Live Longer

September 15, 2019September 10, 2019

“Good news for the cheery: A Boston study published this month suggests people who tend to be optimistic are likelier than others to live to […]

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National Farmers’ Union unveils vision for net zero emissions by 2040

September 14, 2019September 10, 2019

“The National Farmers’ Union has today unveiled its plan to deliver its pledge of net zero emissions across the sector by 2040. The 12-page blueprint sees farmers […]

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[VIDEO] IOTA is a project that remains at the bleeding edge Internet of Things technology

September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

Coin Bureau’s review of IOTA’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), the next generation of blockchain tech being designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) economy.

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Blind Engineer Invents A ‘Smart Cane’ That Uses Google Maps To Help Blind People Navigate

September 14, 2019September 10, 2019

” Recently, a revolutionizing smart cane called WeWalk has been introduced to help blind people navigate their surroundings much more efficiently when they are on […]

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Germany opts for renewable energy, closes down 84 coal driven factories

September 13, 2019September 8, 2019

“The increase in global warming is primarily caused by CO2 emissions. Coal driven factories acts as a prime contributor towards CO2 emissions. Germany has decided […]

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Say goodbye to temporary fillings: scientists successfully use a gel to regrow tooth enamel

September 13, 2019September 8, 2019

“We currently use resins and ceramics to fill in deteriorated enamel, but these fillings can often become loose within just a few years of their […]

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Why IOTA is a project worthy of your trust: understanding the basic principles of Smart Cities and Tangle

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

“A Smart City Hackathon was held this year. This event was sponsored by Groupe Renault, Engie Lab CRIGEN [who has been involved with the Jaguar […]

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How Volvo Trucks is Using 3D Printing For Tools & Fixtures

September 13, 2019September 8, 2019

“Volvo Trucks has been using 3D printing for various parts of its production process, applying the technology to tools, jigs, fixtures and a lot more. […]

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Connecticut governor calls for 100% carbon-free power by 2040

September 12, 2019September 8, 2019

“Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, D, signed an executive order Tuesday directing state regulators to lay out a plan to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Eight other […]

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Swagbot, the latest in farming technology.

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019

“This $500k prototype is being trialed by farmers to manage their cattle, survey land and test soil. The prototypes tech is based on work done […]

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A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion

September 11, 2019September 8, 2019

“Global investment in new renewable energy capacity this decade—2010 to 2019 inclusive—is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with more gigawatts of solar power […]

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Samsung Partners With Klaytn to Make Galaxy Note 10 Crypto Friendlier

September 11, 2019September 8, 2019

“On Thursday, the world’s largest smartphone maker, Samsung will start selling a new version of its flagship phablet Galaxy Note 10, marketed as “KlaytnPhone,” The Wall Street […]

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Doctors Are Using AI and VR to Improve People’s Prosthetic Limbs

September 11, 2019September 8, 2019

“With virtual reality and AI, doctors can now take a lot of the guesswork out of fitting patients with new prosthetic limbs. Though it’s still early […]

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In electrification race, VW launches mammoth bet at IAA car show

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

“With a new electric car and range sporting a spruced-up logo, German car giant Volkswagen enters the Frankfurt IAA car show hoping bets worth tens […]

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The coming mini-grid boom. Mini-grids are “the cheapest method of electrifying a group of users in rural areas, enabling economic growth”

September 10, 2019September 8, 2019

“Africa is the land of opportunity for investors in decentralized off-grid solar, and two big deals in the past week suggest the market will continue […]

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Report examines how to make technology work for society

September 10, 2019September 8, 2019

“Automation is not likely to eliminate millions of jobs any time soon—but the U.S. still needs vastly improved policies if Americans are to build better […]

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IOTA Joins Forces with Denmark’s Energy Giant

September 10, 2019September 8, 2019

“Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IOTA in order to utilize the Tangle. The partnership could be a stepping stone to Denmark’s […]

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Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019

“Tesla’s battery research partner has released a new paper on a battery cell that could last over 1 million miles, which they say is going […]

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Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin’s IFA tech fair

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019

“Europe’s biggest tech fair, Berlin’s IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves…” Read More: […]

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