A 3D tree reconstruction algorithm contributes to a new era of urban planning
Trees compete for space as they grow. A tree with branches close to a wall will develop differently from one growing on open ground.
Mar 3, 2025
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Telecom
Fiber optic networks enhanced with liquid crystal technology
Applications such as self-driving vehicles, 6G mobile communications and quantum communications are pushing fiber optic networks to their limits. Fraunhofer researchers have joined forces with partners to devise clever ways ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Engineering
Sensors can detect hydrogen leaks for safer infrastructure
Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measuring equipment that detect leaks in hydrogen lines and tanks. Applications for the new technology include continuous monitoring of hydrogen shipments and facilities ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Business
Reddit co-founder joins 'People's Bid' to buy TikTok
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced Monday that he is joining a US bid to buy TikTok, becoming a strategic advisor to the effort.
Mar 3, 2025
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Business
Giant chipmaker TSMC to spend $100B to expand chip manufacturing in US, Trump announces
Chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump said Monday, on top of $65 billion in investments the company had previously announced.
Mar 3, 2025
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Software
Are the Oscars going bananas? An animator explains why digital apes are the real winners of the 2025 awards
Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, arrives this weekend, but this year there's some monkey business going on. It's easy to focus on the race for best picture, best actor and best actress, but look a little closer ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Engineering
High value, zero waste: Researchers conceptualize novel biorefinery
What does it mean if our economy works without fossil raw materials such as oil and gas? The logical answer is that we will have to create value almost exclusively with biological, renewable resources. This so-called bioeconomy ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Engineering
Neuromorphic system enhances machine vision in extreme lighting environments
A research team has recently developed a neuromorphic exposure control (NEC) system that enhances machine vision under extreme lighting variations.
Mar 3, 2025
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Engineering
Engineers create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have published a new study showing an advanced new methane flare burner, created with additive manufacturing and machine learning, eliminates ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Engineering
A mechanical engineer explains the science behind airplane deicing
If you are a frequent flyer, you've probably been at the airport waiting to jet somewhere on a winter trip when the voice of an airline employee announces over the intercom that there will be a slight delay while the plane ...
Mar 3, 2025
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