Can an innovation lab end the 'box in a box'? Amazon thinks so
Inside an Amazon facility in Sumner, Washington, a package falls 17 times.
Jun 14, 2023
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For the few women who sit atop S&P 500 companies, thinner paychecks as median compensation slips
Last year was a mixed bag pay-wise for the women who run companies in the S&P 500—compensation increased for more than half of them, but the median pay package fell 6%.
May 31, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Chew on that: Study examines the potential of edible cutlery
Plastic waste is an increasing problem the world over, with food packaging and single-use items such as plastic knives and forks representing a significant component of the waste stream. There have been efforts to replace ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Engineering
Engineer discusses the next generation of micrometer-scale batteries
Automated sprinklers, lighting, and security systems have been commonplace in homes and offices for several decades. In recent years, however, they have become increasingly efficient at anticipating user needs and optimizing ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Tiny pH sensor could be next-gen freshness predictor for packaged food
Forget that expiration date on your salmon or yogurt. A graduate student at SMU (Southern Methodist University) has developed a miniature pH sensor that can tell when food has spoiled in real time.
Mar 16, 2023
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Drone maker Zipline unveils system for city deliveries
Drone maker Zipline on Wednesday introduced a new model that works with a small robot to deliver packages with precision in dense cities, even on windy days.
Mar 15, 2023
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GM reaches computer chip supply deal with GlobalFoundries
With the global shortage of semiconductors still crimping U.S auto production, General Motors has signed a deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries to dedicate part of an upstate New York factory to supply the automaker.
Feb 9, 2023
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Fermi kinetics transport program models high-speed semiconductor devices better, says study
Electronic devices made from the semiconductor gallium nitride stand to revolutionize wireless communications. They can operate at higher speeds and temperatures than devices made from silicon, so they can be used to control ...
Dec 19, 2022
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UK start-up behind algae-based packaging bids for Earthshot glory
A British start-up founded by two ex-students from France and Spain, crafting biodegradable packaging from marine plants, is aiming to seal royal approval this week when Prince William unveils his latest Earthshot prizes.
Nov 28, 2022
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Researchers develop software package for isotropic reconstruction for electron tomography with deep learning
In a study published in Nature Communication, a team led by Prof. Bi Guoqiang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), ...
Nov 17, 2022
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