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Toyota Research Institute Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Hunt for New Materials

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The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will collaborate with research entities, universities and companies on materials science research, investing approximately $35 million over the next four years in research that uses artificial intelligence to help accelerate the design and discovery of advanced materials.  Initially, the program will aim to help revolutionize materials science and identify new Read more about Toyota Research Institute Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Hunt for New Materials[…]

New classes of printable electrically conducting polymer materials make better electrodes for plastic electronics and advanced semiconductor devices

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Semiconductors, which are the very basic components of electronic devices, have improved our lives in many ways. They can be found in lighting, displays, solar modules and microprocessors that are installed in almost all modern day devices, from mobile phones, washing machines, and cars, to the emerging Internet of Things. To innovate devices with better Read more about New classes of printable electrically conducting polymer materials make better electrodes for plastic electronics and advanced semiconductor devices[…]

An unconventional reversible chemical reaction at nanoscale that enables efficient carbon capture

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A recent study led by Xi Chen, associate professor of earth and environmental engineering at Columbia Engineering, and Klaus Lackner at Arizona State University, reports an unconventional reversible chemical reaction in a confined nanoenvironment. The discovery, a milestone in clarifying the scientific underpinnings of moisture-swing chemical reaction, is critical to understanding how to scrub CO2 Read more about An unconventional reversible chemical reaction at nanoscale that enables efficient carbon capture[…]

Dexterous micromanipulation

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Micro-robotic manipulators with the ability to move in increments far smaller than the width of a human hair might be enlisted for a range of applications in research, manufacturing, medicine and homeland security. However, a critical obstacle must first be solved: Researchers don’t yet fully understand how to best operate the micro-manipulator bots because of Read more about Dexterous micromanipulation[…]

THE LONGEST WIND BLADE IN THE WORLD

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Adwen and LM Wind Power have partnered to take a large step forward towards lowering the cost of energy in offshore, putting their respective technology expertise together to present the longest blade in the world. The huge component of 88.4 meters has been specifically designed for Adwen’s AD 8-180 wind turbine model, with 8MW nominal Read more about THE LONGEST WIND BLADE IN THE WORLD[…]

SES LAUNCHES 24/7 SATELLITE ULTRA HD TEST CHANNEL WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE CONTENT

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SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced today at its annual Industry Days event the launch of a 24/7 Ultra HD test channel for transmitting High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. For the ninth edition of this event, SES, together with industry partners, will present and demonstrate several technologies for enhancing the quality Read more about SES LAUNCHES 24/7 SATELLITE ULTRA HD TEST CHANNEL WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE CONTENT[…]

New Biomaterial Impedes Bacteria on Metal Surfaces

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Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have developed an innovative anti-biofilm coating, which has significant anti-adhesive potential for a variety of medical and industrial applications. According to the research published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, anti-adhesive patches that are developed from naturally occurring biomaterials can prevent destructive bacterial biofilm from forming on metal surfaces Read more about New Biomaterial Impedes Bacteria on Metal Surfaces[…]

Introducing Hybrid Chat: AI-Powered Virtual Assistance Combined with Human Live Chat

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Now Virtual Assistant users can enhance the customer experience even further by seamlessly adding Inbenta’s Live Chat as an option. For example, when a customer isn’t satisfied with an answer they get from the avatar, they can instantly open a conversation with a live agent instead. The new service enables a fluid experience for both customers and for live Read more about Introducing Hybrid Chat: AI-Powered Virtual Assistance Combined with Human Live Chat[…]

Antitrust: e-commerce sector inquiry finds geo-blocking is widespread throughout EU

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Initial findings from the Commission’s e-commerce sector inquiry show that geo-blocking is widespread in the EU. This is partly due to unilateral decisions by companies not to sell abroad but also contractual barriers set up by companies preventing consumers from shopping online across EU borders. The European Commission has published initial findings on the prevalence Read more about Antitrust: e-commerce sector inquiry finds geo-blocking is widespread throughout EU[…]

Boeing Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Can Operate Autonomously for Months

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Boeing [NYSE: BA] today introduced Echo Voyager, its latest unmanned, undersea vehicle (UUV), which can operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay. The 51-foot-long vehicle is not only autonomous while underway, but it can also be launched and recovered without the support ships that Read more about Boeing Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Can Operate Autonomously for Months[…]

EXOMARS ON ITS WAY TO SOLVE THE RED PLANET’S MYSTERIES

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The first of two joint ESA–Roscosmos missions to Mars has begun a seven-month journey to the Red Planet, where it will address unsolved mysteries of the planet’s atmosphere that could indicate present-day geological – or even biological – activity. The Trace Gas Orbiter and the Schiaparelli entry, descent and landing demonstrator lifted off on a Read more about EXOMARS ON ITS WAY TO SOLVE THE RED PLANET’S MYSTERIES[…]