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TU Delft: Researchers 3D Printing Minimal Surface Structures Inspired by Origami

April 8, 2019April 3, 2019

“Although Japan is famous for their creations in origami, the craft is appreciated around the world, and recently by TU Delftresearchers in the Netherlands who sought […]

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After Success in Florida, The Use Of Virtual Reality To Treat PTSD Is Expanding

April 8, 2019April 3, 2019

“Imagine walking through a village in a war zone in Iraq. Suddenly a bomb explodes. Guns are firing. Children are crying. The distinct smells of […]

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Solar-powered eco hotel in Portugal offers surfers ocean views from green-roofed bungalows

April 8, 2019April 3, 2019

“The surf is always up at this gorgeous eco hotel along Portugal’s Silver Coast. Just steps away from the beach, Noah Surf House has everything you need […]

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3D Printing is Leading the Custom-Made Evolution to Make Your Things Better Fit You

April 7, 2019April 1, 2019

“3D printing is becoming a disruptive technology and will soon be leaving some big names wondering: ‘Why didn’t I think of this first?’. Prototypes and […]

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UPS Is Now Using Drones To Deliver Blood To A Hospital

April 7, 2019April 1, 2019

“The cargo for the first revenue-generating drone delivery in the United States wasn’t an Amazon package or 7-Eleven Slurpee — it was blood. Last week, UPS launched a new […]

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Stanford Autonomous Car Learns to Handle Unknown Conditions

April 7, 2019April 1, 2019

“Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new way of controlling autonomous cars that integrates prior driving experiences – a system that will help the […]

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The New Science of Psychedelics: A Tool for Changing Our Minds

April 6, 2019April 1, 2019

“As our prosperity rises, our mental health is on the decline—and fast. Rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, addiction, and other psychological disorders have skyrocketed in […]

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MIT uses fine-scale 3D bioprinting to grow highly uniform cell cultures with desired properties

April 6, 2019April 1, 2019

“Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have used fine-scale 3D bioprinting to grow cells that are highly uniform in shape and size, and […]

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Tesla Installed A Massive Powerpack In A Japanese Train Station

April 6, 2019April 1, 2019

“Tesla just built what Electrek claims is Asia’s largest energy storage system at Osaka’s extremely busy train station in Japan — in just two days. Rather than providing households cheaper […]

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Huge Global Study Just Smashed One of The Last Major Arguments Against Renewables

April 5, 2019April 1, 2019

“We just got some massive news in the ongoing drive to switch to renewable energy: scientists have identified 530,000 sites worldwide suitable for pumped-hydro energy storage, capable of […]

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‘Smart’ Pajamas Could Monitor and Help Improve Sleep

April 5, 2019April 1, 2019

“If you’ve ever dreamed about getting a good night’s sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your sleepwear. Researchers have developed pajamas […]

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NASA & MIT Debut Shape-Shifting Airplane Wing

April 5, 2019April 1, 2019

“A team from NASA and MIT has created a new type of airplane wing — and it could make air travel far more efficient. In a paper published […]

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Handheld CRISPR Device Diagnoses Genetic Disease in 15 Minutes

April 4, 2019March 29, 2019

“To help make genetic screening easier and more accessible, scientists built a handheld device that uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to scan for mutations much more […]

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New Mexico Governor Grisham signs law requiring 100 percent renewable energy by 2045

April 4, 2019March 29, 2019

“On Friday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state’s groundbreaking Energy Transition Act (ETA) into law, meaning that by 2045, the state should […]

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Renewable energy now makes up a third of global power capacity

April 4, 2019April 22, 2019

“Strong gains in solar and wind energy last year have pushed renewable energy to now account for a third of global power capacity, according to […]

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MIT develops Aguahoja, programmable water-based biocomposites for digital fabrication

April 4, 2019March 29, 2019

“Researchers at the Mediated Matter Group at MIT Media Lab have created Aguahoja, a collection of natural artifacts that were digitally designed and robotically fabricated […]

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Tesla Is Now Building Cars With Hardware For “Full Self-Driving”

April 3, 2019March 29, 2019

“According to a Tesla vehicle inventory data website, Tesla is installing a system called Hardware 3 (HW3) in its cars that will enable “Full Self-Driving” […]

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‘Coal is on the way out’: study finds fossil fuel now pricier than solar or wind

April 3, 2019March 29, 2019

“Around three-quarters of US coal production is now more expensive than solar and wind energy in providing electricity to American households, according to a new […]

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Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market to Reach USD 6.91 Billion By 2026

April 2, 2019March 29, 2019

“The Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market is estimated to reach USD 6.91 Billion by 2026, according to a new report by Reports and Data. This […]

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Berkeley Researchers Studying Progress & Challenges in 4D Printing

April 2, 2019March 29, 2019

“While 3D printing allows for many users to create complex geometries not before possible, 4D printing does that and more with materials and textures that […]

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The EU Approved A Ban On Single-Use Plastic

April 2, 2019March 29, 2019

“The European parliament voted Wednesday to support plans for the elimination of most uses of single-use plastic, ranging from cutlery and straws to coffee stirrers and plastic plates. It’s a […]

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Using Wood to Generate Electricity from Heat

April 2, 2019March 29, 2019

“The idea of using wood to generate energy is usually associated with directly combusting wood to produce heat. But a University of Maryland-led team of […]

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Scientists Say Skrillex Stops Mosquitos From Biting

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

“It sounds like an April Fools’ prank, but scientists say that music by dubstep star Skrillex can keep mosquitoes from biting. If it’s a joke, […]

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These DJs Are Making Music By Coding on a Huge Screen

April 1, 2019March 29, 2019

“In the Bay Area, according to Wired, tech-savvy DJs are creating a new style of electronic music. Instead of using sequencers and turntables, some DJs are writing […]

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Scientists Create an Artificial Cell That Makes Its Own Energy by Photosynthesising

April 1, 2019March 29, 2019

“Artificial cells created inside the lab have taken another major step forward, with scientists developing cells that are able to produce their own chemical energy and […]

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Shape-Shifting Material Stiff as Wood and Soft as Sponge

April 1, 2019March 29, 2019

“We’ve come a long way when it comes to material. What once could only be a solid wood structure or a soft sponge, can now […]

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Idaho Power sets goal for 100-percent clean energy by 2045

March 31, 2019March 29, 2019

“Idaho Power unveiled a goal Tuesday to provide 100-percent clean energy by 2045 on the heels of an announcement that it will purchase 120-MW of […]

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New, Wiggly Microrobots Raises Hope for Minimally Invasive Surgeries

March 31, 2019March 29, 2019

“The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but that doesn’t mean the most direct route will yield the best results. As a […]

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Electric Buses Avoid Three Times More Fossil Fuels Than Electric Cars, Finds BNEF

March 31, 2019March 29, 2019

“A new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (pay wall) claims electric buses displace far more fossil fuels than electric cars. China, which has put more […]

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Estonia Is Building A ‘Robot Judge’ To Help Clear Legal Battles

March 30, 2019April 7, 2019

“The Estonian Ministry of Justice has officially asked Ott Velsberg, the country’s chief data officer, to design a “robot judge” to take care of a […]

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Non-Toxic Salt Water Battery Prototype Can Charge in Seconds

March 30, 2019March 29, 2019

“A battery prototype has been designed using salt water and materials that are non-toxic and charge quickly, paving the way for new types of battery. […]

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These Scientists Are 3D Printing New Body Parts For Athletes

March 30, 2019March 29, 2019

“A team of bioengineers has successfully 3D-printed tissues they believe doctors could one day implant into patients to help heal the knee, ankle, and elbow […]

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10 years in: A serious look at how blockchains can change how the world does business

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

“We’ve seen how powerful blockchain technology can be, but how disruptive can it really become? Fundamental technological and market-related challenges still stand in the way […]

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New Facility Aims to Capture 40 Million Trees’ Worth of CO2 Every Year

March 29, 2019March 25, 2019

” A Canadian startup called Carbon Engineering says it’s secured the funding to build a futuristic facility that’ll suck as much carbon dioxide out of the […]

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Nanofabrica announces commercial launch of micro-level 3D printing technology

March 29, 2019March 25, 2019

” Nanofabrica, an Israel-based developer of precision additive manufacturing technologies, has announced the commercial launch of its micro-level resolution AM technology. “To date, key AM […]

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It’s No Fortnite, But It’s Helping Stroke Survivors Move Again

March 29, 2019March 25, 20191 Comment

“Severely impaired stroke survivors are regaining function in their arms after sometimes decades of immobility, thanks to a new video game-led training device invented by […]

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7 Non-Obvious Trends Shaping the Future

March 28, 2019March 25, 20193 Comments

“When you think of trends that might be shaping the future, the first things that come to mind probably have something to do with technology: […]

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A Harvard Professor Says Half of All Colleges Won’t Exist in 10 Years (and Why a New Model Might Provide a Better Path to Career Success)

March 28, 2019March 25, 2019

“Sound far-fetched? Clayton Christensen’s argument is based on a premise familiar to successful entrepreneurs. Similar to the prediction made by Futurist Thomas Frey in 2013, many […]

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Oslo’s taxis will be completely emission-free by 2023

March 28, 2019March 25, 2019

“Clean energy company Fortum, in cooperation with the City of Oslo and U.S. company Momentum Dynamics, is to build a wireless fast-charging infrastructure for taxis […]

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[VIDEO] 360-Degree Video Puts You In the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019

“Strap in and hold tight — you’re about to be teleported into a 360-degree rendering of the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The ultra-high-definition […]

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Why I believe the future of work is on the blockchain

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019

“Mobile and internet technologies have made it easy for people across the world to successfully work on and get paid for projects, regardless of their […]

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Pairing Geothermal Plus Rooftop Solar For A Truly Renewable Home

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019

“Many homeowners now use rooftop solar panels to generate their own electricity. This increases their energy independence and generates clean energy that doesn’t impact the […]

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Adidas Test to Sell Shoes Made of Ocean Plastic was So Successful, They’re Going Even Further

March 26, 2019March 25, 20191 Comment

“Adidas has spent the last four years curbing ocean pollution by recycling plastic beach waste into shoes – and because their customers have been so eager […]

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How virtual reality may provide a new non-invasive therapy for autism

March 26, 2019March 25, 2019

” Autism was first described by U.S. researchers more than 70 years ago, and today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that […]

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BMW, Intel Partner With Government-Backed Blockchain Accelerator

March 26, 2019March 25, 2019

“BMW Group Asia, Intel and Nielsen are now corporate partners of the Singapore government-supported blockchain accelerator Tribe. Tribe Accelerator announced the news Friday, saying that […]

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Scientists are discovering the secrets behind whole-body DNA regeneration

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

“A team at Harvard has released a study on panther worms which revealed a regenerative master switch called early growth response, or EGR. Scientists want […]

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Market in Taiwan will grow food on a massive green roof

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

“Hot on the heels of its bold “Times Square” proposal for Taiwan’s capital, MVRDV has broken ground on another project — this time for the island’s southern […]

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Old gas adventure cars go electric for sustainable road trips

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

“Those old-school SUVs and four-wheel-drive adventure cars are great — except for all the waste-emitting gasoline needed to fuel them on camping trips and scenic […]

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Thailand Looks to Bolster Leadership Position in Medical Tourism with Focus on Medical Robotics

March 24, 2019March 19, 2019

“With an outstanding medical foundation that includes various internationally accredited medical facilities, qualified healthcare specialists and premium medical services along with a focus on medical […]

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Elon Musk: 2019 Will Be “the Year of the Solar Roof”

March 24, 2019March 19, 2019

“During the unveiling of Tesla’s highly anticipated Model Y Thursday night, CEO Elon Musk shared his vision for his company’s immediate future — and it had little […]

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