POINTER: Seeing through walls to help locate firefighters
A unique positioning technology is being developed to pinpoint firefighters inside buildings where other positioning technologies fail.
Apr 7, 2021
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Engineering
NASA to begin high-voltage ground testing on all-electric X-57
NASA is set to start high-voltage functional ground testing of the agency's first all-electric X-plane, the X-57 Maxwell, which will perform flights to help develop certification standards for emerging electric aircraft. ...
Feb 26, 2021
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Security
Researchers discover cyber vulnerabilities affecting bluetooth based medical devices
Internet-of-Things (IoT) such as smart home locks and medical devices, depend largely on Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology to function and connect across other devices with reduced energy consumption. As these devices ...
Sep 21, 2020
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Robotics
Robotic arms extend the reach of UV disinfection
Since the pandemic began, people are focused on keeping their home and workspaces squeaky clean as an important step to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hospitals and labs, especially, are meticulous.
Aug 26, 2020
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Engineering
Researchers develop smart gaming glove that puts control in your hands
Simply flex your index finger to fire your weapon and rotate your wrist clockwise to move forward. Immersive controls have always been a pipedream in the world of gaming but now they are steadily becoming reality. A team ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Other
Increasing effectiveness of virtual conferences and meetings
Virtual conferences and meetings have been around for many years, but they have come to the fore and are a standard form of group communication now that we are in a "new normal" because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. A ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Research on connected and automated vehicles yields promising results
Imagine merging into busy traffic without ever looking over your shoulder nor accelerating or braking too hard, irritating the driver in the next lane over. Connected and automated vehicles that communicate to coordinate ...
May 19, 2020
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Business
Videoconferencing skyrockets on Microsoft's Teams software
The number of calls made using Microsoft's Teams videoconferencing software surged 1,000 percent in March as people collaborated online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Thursday.
Apr 10, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Researchers use machine learning to discover coronavirus treatments
Two graduates of the Data Science Institute (DSI) at Columbia University are using computational design to quickly discover treatments for the coronavirus.
Mar 20, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Lyft looking to add food, medical supplies delivery service
Ride-sharing company Lyft says it is exploring government and health care partnerships to create safer earning opportunities for drivers by having them deliver medical supplies, food and other items.
Mar 19, 2020
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