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Volkswagen will share electric car platform with Ford, says Reuters

July 17, 2019July 13, 2019

“On Friday morning, Reuters reported that the collaborative alliance between Ford and Volkswagen is to deepen. Back in January, the two car makers announced plans to share technology […]

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Can’t take the heat? ‘Cool walls’ can reduce energy costs, pollution

July 16, 2019July 13, 2019

“If these walls could talk, they might tell you that cutting energy costs and pollution may be as easy as giving them a fresh coat […]

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Alphabet Releases Its Master Plan for Toronto’s New Smart City

July 16, 2019July 13, 2019

“Ever dreamed of living in a giant experiment? If so, Toronto may be the city for you. Sidewalk Labs has released blueprints for its proposed […]

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3D-Printed Human Skin and Bone Could Save Astronauts on Mars

July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

“Scientists from the University Hospital of Dresden Technical University (TUD) in Germany just 3D printedskin and bone samples to see if astronauts on Mars could use […]

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Samsung Releases Blockchain and DApp Software Development Kit

July 15, 2019July 13, 2019

“South Korean technology behemoth Samsung announced the release of its blockchain and decentralized application (DApp) Software Development Kit (SDK) in a recent post on its website. Per the announcement, the Samsung Blockchain […]

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Nanotech ‘Epipen’ May Prevent Paralysis After Spinal Cord Injury

July 15, 2019July 13, 2019

“An injection of nanoparticles can prevent the body’s immune system from overreacting to trauma, which could potentially prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according […]

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Why Autodesk is investing in an urban prefab construction startup

July 15, 2019July 13, 2019

“Factory_OS, a Mare Island, Calif.-based home construction startup, received strategic investments from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Citi (NYSE: C). The amount of the deal […]

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Capturing heat wasted in solar panels for use in distilling clean drinking water

July 14, 2019July 13, 2019

“A team of researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has developed a way to use waste heat from solar panels to distill […]

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Gene Therapy Restores Vision In Blind Mice

July 14, 2019July 13, 2019

“Thanks to a new gene therapy targeting specific cells in the eye, blind mice haveregained the ability to see. A team of neuroscientists developed a […]

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Dutch Company Reveals An Electric Car That Charges Itself With Sunlight

July 14, 2019July 13, 2019

“A Dutch company from Eindhoven has released a prototype car that has already sold 100 orders to be filled in 2011. What’s special about the […]

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Scientists Gene Edited Plants To Make Them Better At Carbon Capture

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019

“It’s not enough for humans to pump less carbon into the atmosphere. To address climate change, many experts say we’re going to need to find […]

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[VIDEO] ‘The future of mobility is electric’: Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars in UK

July 12, 2019July 7, 2019

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Researchers say they’re closer to finding cure for HIV after using CRISPR technology to eliminate disease in live mice for the first time

July 12, 2019July 7, 2019

“Researchers say they’re one step closer to finding a potential cure for HIV after successfully eliminating the virus in living mice for the first time. […]

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Meet the future of agriculture. Say Hello to DOT

July 12, 2019July 7, 2019

“In 2014, Norbert Beaujot started thinking about building an autonomous seeder and realized that if a powered platform could be adapted to facilitate other implements, […]

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Utility-Scale Energy Storage Will Enable a Renewable Grid

July 11, 2019July 7, 2019

“A roadblock to sustainable energy solutions is coming unstuck. The way the world gets its electricity is undergoing a rapid transition, driven by both the […]

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Why the Future Is Happening Faster Than You Think

July 11, 2019July 7, 2019

“People have no idea how fast the world is changing. So said Peter Diamandis to the audience at Singularity University’s Global Summit, taking place this week […]

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Blockchain Browsers — How DLT Could Affect Web Surfing

July 11, 2019July 7, 2019

” The appearance of blockchain technology can be compared with the emergence of internet at the initial stage of its development: Users were cautious about a decentralized system and failed to […]

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World’s Largest Solar PV Project Commissioned In Abu Dhabi At 1.2 Gigawatts

July 10, 2019July 7, 2019

“The virtual battle of being the solar power leader between Dubai and Abu Dhabi has reaped immense benefits to the Unites Arab Emirates. For the […]

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How virtual reality can help people with autism practice social interaction

July 10, 2019July 7, 2019

“The Lightbulb asks innovators and entrepreneurs how they turned their ideas into reality. This week we talk to Socius VR’s Anzel Singh who’s working to create […]

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This robot arm for a wheelchair does everything from open doors to apply makeup

July 10, 2019July 7, 2019

“When it comes to the real life-changing technologies, many are found in the accessibility market. These technologies may never appear on the radar of many of the […]

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Volkswagen’s 1962 bus is back as the all-electric Type 20

July 9, 2019July 5, 2019

“It may look like the Type 2 bus from back in the 1960s (yes, it’s sometimes called a hippie bus), but the Type 20 bus unveiled Tuesday […]

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Five traditional industries on the verge of an innovation boom

July 9, 2019July 5, 2019

“According to the technology and data company Crunchbase, an astounding $825 million in venture capital investment has flowed into legal and legal-tech sectors just since […]

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Exploring the Future of 3D Technology & Virtual Reality in the Academic Library

July 9, 2019July 5, 2019

“Authors Zack Lischer-Katz, Kristina Golubiewski-Davis, Jennifer Grayburn, and Veronica Ikeshoji-Orlati discuss the future of 3D printing and virtual reality in libraries around the world, outlining […]

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Toyota testing improved solar roof for electric cars that can charge while driving

July 8, 2019July 5, 2019

“Toyota is testing a new and improved version of the solar power cells it previously launched on the Japan-exclusive Prius PHV, in a pilot along with partners […]

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Graphene Coates clothing exists and we’re finally living in the future

July 8, 2019July 5, 2019

“Part jacket, part science experiment, this is perhaps Vollebak’s most ambitious project yet… and that’s after making jackets that can last on Mars, and apparel […]

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These Researchers Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Make a ‘Turbocharged’ Flu Vaccine

July 8, 2019July 5, 2019

“An Australian anti-flu drug thought to be the first in the world to be fully developed using artificial intelligence is about to begin human trials, […]

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National Trust to divest £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels

July 7, 2019July 5, 2019

“The National Trust is divesting its £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels in an attempt to help tackle the escalating climate crisis. The organisation, which looks after […]

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New way to direct stem cells to heart tissue

July 7, 2019July 5, 2019

“Researchers from the University of Bristol have reported a new way to direct stem cells to heart tissue, using a designer adhesin protein. The breakthrough, […]

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Scientists attempting to open portal to a parallel universe

July 7, 2019July 5, 2019

“Could 2019 be the year humans open the first portal to a shadowy dimension which mirrors our own world? Scientists in Oak Ridge National Laboratory […]

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[VIDEO] The Netherlands has become the world’s second largest food exporter, while reducing water usage by 90% and nearly eradicating the use of pesticides.

July 6, 2019July 5, 2019

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Interview with Massimo Bricchi of Kuraray on 3D Printing Biodegradable Materials

July 6, 2019July 5, 2019

“Massimo Bricchi is Kuraray Europe‘s Regional Marketing Manager. The company is involved in the production of chemicals and resins, fibers and textiles, high-performance material, and medical […]

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Breakthrough achieved with non-invasive brain-computer interface

July 6, 2019July 5, 2019

“Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, have made a breakthrough in the field of non-invasive robotic device control. Using […]

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US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever

July 5, 2019June 28, 2019

“The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April, new federal government data has shown. Clean energy […]

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A Neural Net Used A Viral Meme To Learn To Navigate

July 5, 2019June 28, 2019

“Robots are learning how to navigate rooms better than ever before, thanks to thousands of videos of people doing the viral “Mannequin Challenge” meme, in […]

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3D Printed Homes Could Be an Efficient Low-Income Housing Solution

July 5, 2019June 28, 2019

“3D printing — or additive manufacturing as it’s also known — is used for a lot of different things from conceptual and prototype design to […]

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The 3 Pictures That Explain Everything About Smart Cities

July 4, 2019June 28, 2019

“Suddenly, the world is awash in smart cities. Google is about to build one in Toronto. Hudson Yards in New York City is one, kind of. China […]

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This Lab-grown patch could repair your heart after a heart attack

July 4, 2019June 28, 2019

“…Heart attack survivors are left with a heart that’s weaker, making everyday tasks like lifting objects or climbing stairs exhausting or even dangerous. Restoring damaged […]

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New Balance and Formlabs Launch TripleCell 3D Printing Platform and Rebound Resin for Athletic Shoes

July 4, 2019June 28, 2019

“While I’m not much for recreational jogging these days, I’ll always remember my first real running shoes – a pair of dark gray Sauconys, which […]

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China: Researchers Improve Rib Fracture Surgeries with 3D Printing

July 3, 2019June 26, 2019

” In ‘Analysis of the advantages of 3D printing in the surgical treatment of multiple rib fractures: 5 cases report,’ Chinese researchers from Shijiazhuang Third […]

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Review: Oculus Quest is exactly what VR needs to hit the mainstream

July 3, 2019June 26, 20193 Comments

“Wanna feel old? It’s been seven years since Doom-creator John Carmack first unveiled his ski-goggles contraption that would eventually become the Oculus Rift. A lot has happened […]

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Tesla is working on a James Bond-style submarine car

July 3, 2019June 26, 2019

“During a Tuesday shareholder meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted that the electric car company has a design for a submarine car — and it sounds […]

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After 40 years of searching, scientists identify the key flaw in solar panel efficiency

July 2, 2019June 26, 2019

“Solar panels are fantastic pieces of technology, but we need to work out how to make them even more efficient – and scientists just solved […]

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MIT AI tool can predict breast cancer up to 5 years early, works equally well for white and black patients

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

” MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab has developed a new deep learning-based AI prediction model that can anticipate the development of breast cancer […]

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Thorium and the Future of Nuclear Energy

July 2, 2019July 1, 2019

” Energy too cheap to meter – that was the promise of nuclear power in the 1950s, at least according to Lewis Strauss chairman of […]

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Supercar Smackdown: Tesla Roadster vs. Ferrari SF90 Stradale

July 2, 2019June 26, 2019

“Ferrari has taken an important baby step towards electrification with its latest production supercar, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The car […]

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Nissan unveils a solar-powered, zero-emissions ice cream van

July 1, 2019June 26, 2019

“To celebrate the U.K.’s Clean Air Day, Nissan has unveiled an impressive electric ice cream van that generates zero emissions while serving up a variety of cool […]

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New unprinting method can help recycle paper and curb environmental costs

July 1, 2019June 26, 2019

“Imagine if your printer had an “unprint” button that used pulses of light to remove toner—and thereby quintupled the lifespan of recycled paper. A Rutgers-led […]

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Blockchain In the Automotive Sector: Who’s Driving Adoption?

July 1, 2019June 26, 2019

“Blockchain tech is rapidly gaining ground in the automotive sector. Thanks to its practically limitless applications, auto companies have been using the blockchain to handle […]

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How Owning A Tesla Model 3 For 1 Year Has Changed My Life

June 30, 2019June 26, 2019

“I’ve owned the Model 3 for exactly one year now. What I like most about the car is that it’s 100% electric, burns no gas, […]

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Samsung Electronics Using Optomec’s Aerosol Jet 3D Printing to Make Next-Generation Consumer Electronics

June 30, 2019June 26, 2019

“New Mexico-based Optomec, which supplies production-grade 3D printing systems for electronics applications and LENS Directed Energy Deposition 3D printers for the manufacturing of metal parts and components, just announced that […]

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