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Hyundai technology will bring in-car quietness to the next level

November 19, 2019November 17, 2019

Hyundai has unveiled special noise cancellation technology addressing noise control. “Hyundai Motor Group recently announced its new Road Active Noise Control (RANC), which improves on old tech […]

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Nuclear fusion is ‘a question of when, not if’

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

The prospects for developing nuclear fusion as a feasible source of energy have significantly improved, say experts. The UK government has recently announced an investment […]

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A patch that simultaneously measures six health-related biomarkers by analyzing sweat

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

A team of researchers from Tsinghua University and Northwest University, both in China, has developed a patch that can be used to measure six health-related […]

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Watch An AI Turn Music Into a Brain-Melting Visualization

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

Synesthesia is the rare condition when our senses melt together — some say they can hear colors, others that they can taste words. But what […]

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VW breaks ground on massive Tennessee EV plant, dubbed a “magic moment” by CEO

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019

Volkswagen breaks ground Wednesday on its Tennessee plant that will produce two battery-powered cars, according to Reuters. Plans for the $800 million investment in the Chattanooga plant were […]

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Engineer Invents Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Audible Speech

November 17, 2019November 14, 2019

Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. […]

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CRISPR enzyme programmed to kill viruses in human cells

November 17, 2019November 14, 2019

Researchers have now turned a CRISPR RNA-cutting enzyme into an antiviral that can be programmed to detect and destroy RNA-based viruses in human cells. Many […]

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How a ‘Smart Supermarket’ could do away with plastic packaging

November 16, 2019November 14, 2019

A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste. The supermarket of the future will use smart technology […]

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Travel Company Allows Customers to Book Flights with Bitcoin

November 16, 2019November 14, 2019

Alternative Airlines, a travel company based in the United Kingdom, has partnered with cryptocurrency service Utrust to facilitate payments with crypto. On Nov. 13, the […]

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Drone wireless system can help rescue workers see inside buildings

November 16, 2019November 14, 2019

Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of […]

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Seoul is putting solar on all public buildings and 1 million homes

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019

In Seoul, South Korea, every public building and 1 million homes will have solar panels by 2022. South Korea, the world’s fourth-largest coal importer, is […]

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This mom gave birth wearing a virtual reality headset and says it eased the pain of labor

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019

The pain of labor is something all moms experience and most moms never forget. Now hospital labor and delivery rooms are trying to help moms face the […]

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New artificial intelligence system automatically evolves to evade internet censorship

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019

“New work led by University of Maryland computer scientists could shift the balance of the censorship race. The researchers developed a tool called Geneva (short for Genetic […]

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Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

“According to a pair of economic researchers in the United Kingdom, the United States green economy now employs 10 times more people than the fossil fuel industry. […]

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Why Designing Our Own Biology Will Be the Next Big Thing in Medicine

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

“It’s hard to watch a loved one get sick. Their eyes go glassy. Their breathing is punctuated by body-wracking coughs. Feverish and aching, they struggle […]

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[VIDEO] Watch a massive 3D-printed building take shape

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

“Dubai is now home to the world’s largest 3D-printed two-story building. On Wednesday, officials in the city’s Warsan neighborhood unveiled the building, which is 9.5 […]

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Zero carbon “mini digital city” to begin construction

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019

“When you think of sustainable cities, Las Vegas is not usually the first place that comes to mind. However, the City of Lights is hoping […]

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Scientists develop sensor to save children and pets from hot car deaths

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019

“Scientists in Canada have developed a sensor that detects and raises the alarm when children or pets are left alone in a car. The device uses […]

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UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019

“UPS has delivered a bunch of blockchain steaks to Japan. The global shipping giant announced on Monday that, in partnership with blockchain livestock tracing firm […]

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By 2028 Distributed Energy Storage Integrated with Wind and Solar Will Increase by 2,000%

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

“Distributed Energy Storage Systems (DESS) is an answer to making energy from wind, solar, and other intermittent renewable sources viable. Whether managed over a national […]

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Engineer Finds Way To Pull Diseases From Blood Using Magnets

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

“A British engineer has found a way to filter unwanted cells from blood using magnets — and his tool could be used in clinical trials […]

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The energy revolution is already here

October 27, 2019October 19, 2019

“For the longest time, the prevailing narrative about renewable energy featured clumsy technologies, high costs, and burdensome subsidies. In the absence of strict mandates and […]

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Unlocking the biochemical treasure chest within microbes

October 27, 2019October 19, 2019

“Secondary metabolites—the compounds produced by microbes to mediate internal and external messaging, self-defense, and chemical warfare—are the basis for hundreds of invaluable agricultural, industrial, and […]

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BMW, General Motors, Ford to Start Testing Blockchain Payments in Cars

October 27, 2019October 19, 2019

“Five major automakers — BMW, General Motors, Ford, Renault and Honda — will start testing a blockchain car identification and payment system next month in […]

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Winnebago says people are ‘hungry’ for electric RVs, invests in electric powertrains

October 26, 2019October 19, 2019

“Winnebago is listening to its customers who they say are ‘hungry’ for electric recreational vehicles and they have invested in an electric powertrain company. Last […]

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Artificial intelligence to create 133 million jobs globally: Report

October 26, 2019October 19, 2019

“The uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create 133 million new jobs globally and “drastically change” the UK job market in the coming […]

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Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient

October 26, 2019October 19, 2019

“A Florida woman is the first patient to kill off breast cancer with the help of a promising new vaccine. Lee Mercker, from the Jacksonville […]

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24-Hour Solar Energy: Molten Salt Makes It Possible, and Prices Are Falling Fast

October 25, 2019October 19, 2019

“The first thing you see of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Facility, and you can be miles away, is a light so bright you can’t […]

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Predicting fruit harvest with drones and artificial intelligence

October 25, 2019October 19, 2019

“Outfield Technologies is a Cambridge-based agri-tech start-up company which uses drones and artificial intelligence, to help fruit growers maximise their harvest from orchard crops. Outfield […]

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HTC’s Latest Blockchain Phone Can Run a Full Bitcoin Node

October 25, 2019October 19, 2019

“Taiwanese electronics manufacturer HTC has launched its latest blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s, which enables users to support the bitcoin network. Unveiling the device Saturday […]

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UK renewables out-generate fossil fuels for an entire quarter

October 24, 2019October 18, 2019

“” The third quarter of 2019 saw the UK’s renewable generation pass that of fossil fuels for the first time, according to an analysis by the climate […]

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Scientists Develop New Test That Can Diagnose Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes

October 24, 2019October 18, 2019

“300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year, but current testing methods require days or weeks—sometimes even more—devoted to lab work […]

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Madison College first to hold virtual reality classroom

October 24, 2019October 18, 2019

“Madison College will be the first in the nation to hold a class virtually. Students are testing out games on the school’s virtual reality headsets […]

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The CEO of KLM predicts that the first commercial electric airplane will arrive in 15 to 20 years

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019

“CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Pieter Elbers thinks we should see electric airplanes on commercial flights within the next 15 to 20 years. When […]

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[VIDEO] TV Show Counting Cars Brings Automotive 3D Printing to the Big Screen

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019

” With all sorts of major manufacturers and auto-repair shops taking up additive manufacturing, even TV programs are getting into 3D printing. The History Channel’s hit […]

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Augmented reality app adds interactive enhancements to scientific posters, presentations

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019

“USC scientists have launched a smartphone application that uses augmented reality to add 3-D models, fly-throughs and other data to enrich science communication materials such […]

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How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind

October 22, 2019October 18, 2019

“Renewable energy is on the rise. Roughly 15 percent of the electricity generated in the United States comes from renewable sources such as wind, solar, […]

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Voice AI systems will be ‘everywhere’ and ‘phones will disappear in 10 years’

October 22, 2019October 18, 2019

“Gary Vaynerchuk claims that voice driven AI devices will continue to grow in popularity in the next decade. Speaking at WCIT 2019 the businessman says […]

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Almost two-thirds of workers say they would trust a robot over their manager

October 22, 2019October 18, 2019

“Much talk of workplace automation paints a picture of an apocalyptic stand-off between humans and their robot replacements. But the ultimate relationship may be much more […]

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Exclusive: Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard talks about the sustainability myth, the problem with Amazon—and why it’s not too late to save the planet

October 21, 2019October 18, 2019

““You want the truth? It’s hopeless. It’s completely hopeless.” That’s what Patagonia founder and chairman Yvon Chouinard told the L.A. Times about the plight of the earth […]

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Researchers design a solution for traffic management that helps reduce jams and pollution in cities

October 21, 2019October 18, 2019

” A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III (France) have developed a system that is […]

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Nanotechnology And The Future Of Medicine

October 21, 2019October 18, 2019

” Nanotechnology is a growing sector of medical technology, and it encompasses everything from pill cameras to smart pills that detect and report on medication […]

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Advancements Produce Energy-Positive Electric Vehicles – In New Zealand, a solar boat produces enough extra energy to power three homes.

October 20, 2019October 18, 2019

“Researchers at IDTechEx recently unveiled their report entitled Solar Cars, Buses, Trucks, Trains 2020-2030. The report offers perspective on how a number of transportation technologies are […]

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Highest throughput 3-D printer is the future of manufacturing

October 20, 2019October 18, 2019

“Northwestern University researchers have developed a new, futuristic 3D printer that is so big and so fast it can print an object the size of […]

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The rise and rise of service robots

October 20, 2019October 18, 2019

” The global demand for service robots is on a significant rise. Global companies are now increasingly adopting logistic systems as well as inspection and […]

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Ford announces launch of largest electric vehicle charging network in the US

October 19, 2019October 18, 2019

“Ford doesn’t currently offer any electric vehicles, but it announced Thursday that, once it does, it will offer the largest North American network of electric […]

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Virtual walking system for re-experiencing the journey of another person

October 19, 2019October 18, 2019

” A research team consisting of Professor Michiteru Kitazaki from the Toyohashi University of Technology, Associate Professor Tomohiro Amemiya from the University of Tokyo, and […]

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AI to ‘fundamentally shift’ global balance of power

October 19, 2019October 18, 2019

“The focus of Australia’s cyber diplomacy is expanding to include “grand strategy in technology”, as well as engagement with technology firms and governments. Rapidly maturing […]

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The company behind the world’s first subscription-based electric vehicle says it’s so good, it will lead to a ‘post-SUV era’

October 13, 2019October 9, 2019

“Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company, has unveiled its eponymous flagship vehicle: the world’s first subscription-only electric vehicle. The carmaker decided to make their vehicles a one-month payment […]

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A social robot to enhance children’s handwriting skills

October 13, 2019October 9, 2019

” Researchers at CHILI Lab (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland and GAIPS Lab (University of Lisbon) in Portugal have recently developed an autonomous system designed to assist […]

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