Industries
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Getting to the Bottom of Fake News
Two tools playing a role in countering the spread of “fake news” are Hoaxy and Botometer. Both have just received upgrades from researchers at the Indiana University Observatory on Social Media, designed to make the tools more usable by journalists and average citizens.
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Miniature Human Organs Being Grown by Robots
Thanks to a new automated system that accelerates the time frame in which mini-organs can be produced, their use in regenerative medicine research and drug discovery could be greatly expanded.
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Quantum Leap: A Drum, A Drum and also Not a Drum
A better understanding of the boundary between the quantum and everyday classical worlds may be found in a “drumstick” made of light. A team of researchers have studied how it could cause a microscopic “drum” to both vibrate and stand still at the same time.
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GL Releases MAPS™ SLs Emulator for Simulation of Location-based Services in LTE Network
The company has launched an enhanced LoCation Services (LCS) architecture in LTE network and its latest MAPS™ SLs Emulator solution to meet the requirements in location services testing on LTE networks.
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New Yorker Electronics Releases New X2 Class Interference Suppressor Capacitors
The new line of all-weather, EMI/RFI-suppression capacitors meets stringent 85/85 THB tests and safety agency approvals.
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Virtual Reality Goggles for Drones Create Cheaper and Better Drone Training
MIT researchers have developed a new training method using virtual reality (VR) headsets, but instead of humans wearing the headsets, the drones are wearing them.
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Battery Management: Altech’s Versatile Charging Solutions
While battery chargers can differ in terms of design and the battery chemistry they are suited to, with proper selection and use, a battery charger can restore even a flat industrial battery to a fully charged state.
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Video: Working Prototype of Crowdfunded Electric Car Unveiled
The Uniti One will drive for 186 miles and be priced at under $25,000.
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Intel Begins Testing 100-car Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in Jerusalem
The company will expand the testing to other regions in the coming months.
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Video: This Smart Home Sensor Detects 5 Different Changes in a House
The device turns any ordinary object or area into a monitor for motion, temperature, humidity, light or water.
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Flexible Avenue for Semiconductors: Staying in the Dark
Researchers make a promising new discovery about inorganic semiconductors and their relationship to light exposure.
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Ocean Surveying Autonomous Glider Inspired by Albatross' Flying Method
MIT engineers have developed a robot glider to scan the unexplored parts of the ocean.
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Device Material Could Extend Battery Life of Laptops One Hundred Fold
Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a device that can solve battery life and overheating issues in computers.
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University of Helsinki Develops Free Online Course in AI
The University of Helsinki, Finland, and technology partner Reaktor have developed a free “Elements of Artificial Intelligence” course, which kicked off May 14.
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Yet Another Drone Delivery Pilot Project Begins This Time in Cincinnati
Workhorse Group will test a solution that will work seamlessly with existing online e-commerce platforms.
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Video: Augmented Reality Toothbrush Uses Smart Sensors to Encourage Healthy Habits for Kids
Brush Monster helps to analyze brushing data through a mobile app.
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New Study Seeks to Develop Self-assessing Robots
The project will examine how robots approach using dexterous search tasks and evaluation of performance.
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LiDAR Allows National Park Service to Control Lake Trout Population in Yellowstone Lake
Lake trout have been a problem for Yellowstone Lake since the 1990s and LiDAR is here to help.
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Watch: Wearable System Could Translate American Sign Language in Real Time
Researchers from Georgia Tech have developed a wearable technology that translates American Sign Language (ASL) and controls text or mobile apps by following the user’s hand movements.
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Celeste Watch Company Laser Cuts Beautiful Watch Designs
Watch company uses Epilog Laser machines to laser cut gorgeous inlays.
