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New study will explore future of transportation

“Energy demand for transportation—which today accounts for approximately one-fifth of the world’s energy consumption—is expected to rise substantially as a growing middle class in emerging economies demands greater access. But how will such demand be addressed in …

Orange Pi 2G-IoT Cellular Mini PC Unveiled For $10

“Makers, developers and hobbyists that are looking for a small single board mini PC which is equipped with a cellular modem offering mobile data connections may be interested in the newly unveiled Orange Pi 2G-IoT which is priced at just …

Printed titanium parts expected to save millions in Boeing Dreamliner costs

“Boeing Co hired Norsk Titanium AS to print the first structural titanium parts for its 787 Dreamliner, a shift that the Norwegian 3-D printing company said would eventually shave $2 million to $3 million off the cost of each plane …

Quantum-physical Model System

“Two researchers at Heidelberg University have developed a model system that enables a better understanding of the processes in a quantum-physical experiment with ultracold atoms. Using computer-assisted methods, Prof. Dr Sandro Wimberger and David Fischer from the Institute for Theoretical …

Scientists Watch a Molecule Protect Itself from Radiation Damage

“When the molecules that carry the genetic code in our cells are exposed to harm, they have defenses against potential breakage and mutations. For instance, when DNA is hit with ultraviolet light, it can lose excess energy from radiation by …

Screening the Human Genome’s “Dark Matter”

“Researchers have developed a method to swiftly screen the non-coding DNA of the human genome for links to diseases that are driven by changes in gene regulation. The technique could revolutionize modern medicine’s understanding of the genetically inherited risks …

Sony Commercializes the Industry’s First*1 High-Sensitivity CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Cameras, Delivering Simultaneous LED Flicker Mitigation and High-Quality HDR Shooting

“Sony Corporation (“Sony”) is announcing the commercialization of a new 2.45 effective megapixel CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras, the IMX390CQV type 1/2.7. Sony will begin shipping samples in May 2017. This image sensor is equipped with …

The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI

“Last year, a strange self-driving car was released onto the quiet roads of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The experimental vehicle, developed by researchers at the chip maker Nvidia, didn’t look different from other autonomous cars, but it was unlike …

Tiny Black Holes Enable a New Type of Photodetector for High-Speed Data

“Tiny “black holes” on a silicon wafer make for a new type of photodetector that could move more data at lower cost around the world or across a data center. The technology, developed by electrical engineers at the University of …

Touch-Sensitive, Elastic Fibers Offer New Interface for Electronics

“Researchers from North Carolina State University have created elastic, touch-sensitive fibers that can interface with electronic devices. “Touch is a common way to interact with electronics using keyboards and touch screens,” says Michael Dickey, a professor of chemical and biomolecular …