Industries
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Device could enable concussion diagnosis on the sidelines
Researchers from the University of Michigan have created a new noninvasive way to measure if brain cells are in distress with an infrared laser.
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Wristwatch-like device monitors body chemistry levels in almost real time
Researchers from North Carolina State University created a device the size of a wristwatch that can monitor body chemistry to improve athletic performance and identify health issues.
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Bats inspire biomimetic approach to pipeline inspection
A scanning method inspired by the echolocation mechanism used by bats to navigate and hunt prey has been translated into a new non-destructive method for detecting corrosion and defects in pipelines.
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Image searches reinforce gender bias and stereotypes
Researchers from Rutgers University found that gender bias and stereotypes that correspond with certain occupations are predominant on social media and other digital platforms.
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Saving energy in hotels through connected lighting and hospitality management systems
A study by Cundall, commissioned by Signify, could allow up to 65% energy savings.
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Verizon bringing 5G to first responders
The telecom has completed its third cohort of startups for its 5G First Responder Lab.
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Video: Renault unveils new Mégane hybrid electric vehicle
The car features Level 2 autonomous driving functions.
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Bringing science to the selection of mica capacitors for RF and microwave circuits
The new Cornell Dubilier RF Mica Modeler makes it easy to predict in-circuit S-parameters.
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Waymo to begin self-driving deliveries for UPS in Arizona
The project will evaluate if a long-term plan for self-driving cars as a delivery option is feasible.
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Orange selects Nokia and Ericsson for 5G deployment in France
The French telecom avoids using Huawei for future equipment for the next-generation cellular technology.
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Google’s Tangi social media network offers DIY help in 60 seconds
The app was created by Google’s experimental projects lab, Area 120.
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Study looks at the effectiveness of drone delivery for e-retailers
Researchers from the University of Waterloo conducted a study on the desirability and reality of using drone delivery for e-retailers.
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Cooling system for robots inspired by human sweating
Researchers from Cornell University have created a soft robot muscle that can regulate the machine’s temperature through sweating.
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New 5G hub established in the Netherlands to test new technologies
The hub will be open to startups and students with a demo studio with 5G and IoT capabilities.
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Multimode laser diode for light sources for show lasers and stage lighting
The diodes could be used as an alternative to LEDs.
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Qorvo launches wideband GaN power amplifier for mission-critical defense applications
The TGA2962 delivers 10 W of RF power over the 2 GHz to 20 GHz frequency range, 13 dB large-signal gain and 20% to 35% power added efficiency.
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Virtual assistants fail to help in an emergency
Researchers from the University of Alberta found that virtual assistants are not living up to their full potential when providing reliable information during a medical emergency.
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New Yorker Electronics releases new RDI 20 W AC-DC power supply series
The new series with unique shielding and filtering supports up to 300 V AC input and delivers up to 20 W continuous output power.
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Extracting forensic data from damaged smartphones
Research hub NIST has tested how to retrieve evidence from phones discarded or destroyed by criminals.
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Video: Augmented reality startup raises $14 million in funding
The platform works across multiple platforms including HoloLens, Oculus, Magic Leap and more.
