Will a gun that uses facial recognition reduce firearm deaths? A Colorado entrepreneur thinks so
The country's first biometric smart gun started as a Boulder teenager's high school science fair project.
Apr 19, 2023
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Builder of quantum computers opens research and development facility in Boulder
Atom Computing, a California-based startup that builds quantum computers, opened its largest research and development facility in Boulder on Wednesday.
Sep 30, 2022
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New preventive maintenance model can save companies millions
72,000 euros. That's what it costs when a chip-making machine breaks down for an hour due to a malfunction. It's logical that companies want to prevent these kinds of breakdowns at all costs. Their solution is preventive ...
Jul 15, 2022
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A simple tool to make websites more secure and curb hacking
An international team of researchers has developed a scanning tool to make websites less vulnerable to hacking and cyberattacks.
Jun 22, 2022
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The missing piece to faster, cheaper and more accurate 3D mapping
Three-dimensional (3D) mapping is a very useful tool, such as for monitoring construction sites, tracking the effects of climate change on ecosystems and verifying the safety of roads and bridges. However, the technology ...
May 19, 2022
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Intelligent gate driver enhances the lifetime of power converters
Researcher Lie Wang developed an intelligent gate driver for switch components in the power converter, significantly improving power converters' lifetime and reliability.
Mar 18, 2022
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New ultra-fast 3D printer works like a reverse scanner
A new 3D printer combines the principles of a CT scanner with light modeling of materials to produce objects with unique property combinations in record time.
Jan 24, 2022
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Shoe scanner technology on the horizon
Take your shoes off and place them in the bin! That's been part of the flying experience since 2006. It's the outcome of a number of threats to the aviation sector that emerged after the fateful events of September 11, 2001, ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Robot reminds Japan shoppers to wear masks
Asking someone to put on a mask is a touchy subject, so one shop in Japan has enlisted a robot to make sure its customers wear them during the pandemic.
Nov 19, 2020
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Creating 3-D maps of complex buildings for disaster management
In case of an emergency, first responders like the fire brigade need up-to-date information. Two-dimensional maps are a common source of information, but they can be difficult to read in an emergency situation. UT Ph.D. student ...
Oct 22, 2020
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