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  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 06, 2017 Opportunity is continuing her winter exploration of "Perseverance Valley" on the west rim of the Noachian-aged Endeavour Crater. The rover is investigating a site where there is evidence of scouring, by wind or otherwise. On Sol 4890 (Oct. 26, 2017), Opportunity bumped uphill about 13 feet (4 meters) to reach some targets of interest to the science team. Because of the steep terrain, the left rear wheel popped up as a wheelie. Before another further motion or robotic arm use on the rover, th ... read more |
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Jellyfish-inspired electronic skin glows when it gets hurtWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017 Electronic-skin technologies for prosthetics and robots can detect the slightest touch or breeze. But oddly, the sensors that make this possible do not respond effectively to a harmful blow. N ... more  
NASA investigates use of medical-like tools to study samples of the solar systemGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 01, 2017 A diagnostic tool, similar in theory to those used by the medical profession to non-invasively image internal organs, bones, soft tissue, and blood vessels, could be equally effective at "triaging" ... more  
Physics boosts artificial intelligence methodsPasadena CA (SPX) Oct 19, 2017 Researchers from Caltech and the University of Southern California (USC) report the first application of quantum computing to a physics problem. By employing quantum-compatible machine learning tech ... more 
Researchers unveil tool to debug 'black box' deep learning algorithmsNew York NY (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 Computers can now beat humans at chess and Go, but it may be a while before people trust their driving. The danger of self-driving cars was highlighted last year when Tesla's autonomous car collided ... more |
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New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of waterBoston MA (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 We've seen RoboBees that can fly, stick to walls, and dive into water. Now, get ready for a hybrid RoboBee that can fly, dive into water, swim, propel itself back out of water, and safely land. ... more 
Liquid metal brings soft robotics a step closerSussex UK (SPX) Oct 18, 2017 Scientists have invented a way to morph liquid metal into physical shapes. Researchers at the University of Sussex and Swansea University have applied electrical charges to manipulate liquid m ... more 
Intel working with Facebook on chips for AILaguna Beach, United States (AFP) Oct 17, 2017 Intel chief Brian Krzanich said Tuesday his company is working on a super-fast chip designed specifically for artificial intelligence. ... more 
Solar eruptions could electrify Martian moonsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 19, 2017 Powerful solar eruptions could electrically charge areas of the Martian moon Phobos to hundreds of volts, presenting a complex electrical environment that could possibly affect sensitive electronics ... more  
Ben-Gurion introduces Israel's first underwater robotic vehicleBeer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Oct 20, 2017 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed Israel's first autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The robotic "HydroCamel II" will be commercially available for use in the military, security, and ... more 
Robot wars: US smashes Japan in giant days-long duelTokyo (AFP) Oct 19, 2017 In scenes reminiscent of films like "Transformers", a giant US robot fighting machine swung a "chainsaw sword" to chop a Japanese opponent into submission in a battle watched by tens of thousands online. ... more |
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 Spacewalkers fix robotic arm in time to grab next cargo ship 
Samsung's revamped Bixby takes on Amazon AlexaSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 18, 2017 Samsung on Wednesday announced it is upgrading its Bixby digital assistant and making it available for a range of connected devices, setting up a clash with Amazon's Alexa and others competing for leadership in artificial intelligence. ... more  
OFFSET "Sprinters" encouraged to share innovative ideas for swarm systemsWashington DC (SPX) Oct 19, 2017 DARPA's OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) program envisions future small-unit infantry forces using small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and/or small unmanned ground systems (UGSs) in swarm ... more 
Self-taught, 'superhuman' AI now even smarter: makersParis (AFP) Oct 18, 2017 The computer that stunned humanity by beating the best mortal players at a strategy board game requiring "intuition" has become even smarter, its makers said Wednesday. ... more 
Debate over Mars exploration strategy heats up in astrobiology journalWashington DC (SPX) Oct 16, 2017 Current robotic missions to Mars that have not been appropriately cleaned and sterilized must steer clear of designated Special Regions to avoid introducing Earth-borne biological and organic contam ... more |
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  Niamey (AFP) Nov 4, 2017  Niger will allow US forces stationed in the country to arm the drones being used to track jihadists, having previously allowed their use only for surveillance, the government said Saturday.
The decision comes a month after jihadists ambushed a joint US-Niger patrol in a volatile area near the border with Mali, killing four American soldiers and four Nigerien troops.
But Defence Minister ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 26, 2017Insitu awarded $9.2M for parts, sustainment of RQ-21A Boston MA (SPX) Oct 26, 2017New RoboBee flies, dives, swims and explodes out the of water  Washington (UPI) Oct 20, 2017Boeing invests in autonomous flight technology company |
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 Boulder CO (VOA) Oct 31, 2017 
People are big polluters, on the land, in the sea and even in outer space, that can include anything from a hammer that floats away from the space station, to radiation from a nuclear weapons test in the atmosphere.
"This can range from little chips of paint all the way up to spent rocket bodies and things like that," said Dan Baker, director of the Laboratory of Atmosphere and Space Physi ... more Tucson AZ (SPX) Oct 31, 2017Guiding the random laser  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Opening the Van der Waals' sandwich  Boston MA (SPX) Nov 01, 2017'Tensor algebra' software speeds big-data analysis 100-fold |
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 University Park PA (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 
In London's St. Paul's Cathedral, a whisper can be heard far across the circular whispering gallery as the sound curves around the walls. Now, an optical whispering gallery mode resonator developed by Penn State electrical engineers can spin light around the circumference of a tiny sphere millions of times, creating an ultrasensitive microchip-based sensor for multiple applications.
"Whisp ... more San Francisco (AFP) Nov 4, 2017Broadcom eyes mega-deal for US chip rival Qualcomm: reports  Golden CO (SPX) Nov 03, 2017NREL research yields significant thermoelectric performance  Durham NC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017How a $10 microchip turns 2-D ultrasound machines to 3-D imaging devices |
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 New Brunswick NJ (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 
Seeking a better way to capture radioactive iodides in spent nuclear reactor fuel, Rutgers-New Brunswick scientists have developed an extremely efficient "molecular trap" that can be recycled and reused.
The trap is like a tiny, porous super-sponge. The internal surface area of just one gram of this material could stretch out to cover five 94-by-50-foot basketball courts, or 23,500 square ... more Sofia (AFP) Nov 3, 2017Bulgaria extends life of Soviet-era nuclear reactor  Seoul (AFP) Oct 20, 2017South Korea to push ahead with nuclear power plants  Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Oct 20, 2017AREVA NP awarded contract for safety upgrades in seven reactors |
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 Paris (AFP) Nov 1, 2017 
As the Islamic State group's self-proclaimed "caliphate" crumbles under an international military pounding, Europe's governments are grappling with a shared problem: what to do with returning jihadists and their families.
Governments from London to Berlin have made no secret of their reluctance to take back nationals who went to fight in Iraq or Syria but now find themselves, as defeat nears ... more Washington (AFP) Nov 1, 2017Guantanamo judge orders US general's detention for contempt  Paris (AFP) Oct 31, 2017Jihadists at large: 3 most wanted for Paris, Brussels attacks  Moscow (AFP) Oct 31, 2017Russia says its submarine fired missiles at IS base in Syria |
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 Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2017 
Utility companies in the Japanese market face an uphill battle in meeting targets for the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, Moody's reported Monday.
Moody's Investors Service reported that Japan faces challenges in meeting its commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Based on March levels, the report found emissions from the utility sector will need to be cut by as much as 50 p ... more Washington (UPI) Oct 19, 2017IEA: An electrified world would cost $31B per year to achieve  Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2017'Fuel-secure' steps in Washington counterintuitive, green group says  Menlo Park CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017SLAC-led project will use AI to prevent or minimize electric grid failures |
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 Houston TX (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 
High-performance electrodes for lithium-ion batteries can be improved by paying closer attention to their defects - and capitalizing on them, according to Rice University scientists.
Rice materials scientist Ming Tang and chemists Song Jin at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Linsen Li at Wisconsin and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology led a study that combined state-of-the-a ... more Berkeley CA (SPX) Nov 02, 2017New studies on disordered cathodes may provide much-needed jolt to lithium batteries  Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Nov 02, 2017UNIST unveils new fast-charging, high-energy electric-car battery technology  Exeter UK (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Scientists create magnetic system that transforms heat into motion |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017 
China plans to launch its reusable spacecraft in 2020, according to a statement from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Tuesday.
Unlike traditional one-off spacecraft, the new spacecraft will fly into the sky like an aircraft, said Chen Hongbo, a researcher from the corporation.
The spacecraft can transport people or payload into the orbit and return to Earth.
C ... more Beijing (XNA) Oct 23, 2017Space will see Communist loyalty: Chinese astronaut  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017China launches three satellites  Beijing (XNA) Oct 02, 2017Mars probe to carry 13 types of payload on 2020 mission |
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 Riyadh (AFP) Oct 26, 2017 
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment in British billionaire Richard Branson's space tourism company Virgin Galactic.
The announcement on the sidelines of an investment summit in Riyadh comes nearly a month after the Virgin Group founder said he would invest in the kingdom's Red Sea project that aims to turn 50 Saudi islands into luxury tourism ... more Paris (AFP) Nov 2, 2017Mice, fish and flies: the animals still being sent into space  Moscow (AFP) Nov 2, 2017Dog star: Scientist recalls training Laika for space  Paris, France (AFP) Nov 2, 2017The Noah's Ark of animals sent in to space |
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 Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 02, 2017 
Color-discerning capabilities that NASA's Curiosity rover has been using on Mars since 2012 are proving particularly helpful on a mountainside ridge the rover is now climbing.
These capabilities go beyond the thousands of full-color images Curiosity takes every year: The rover can look at Mars with special filters helpful for identifying some minerals, and also with a spectrometer that sor ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 06, 2017Insight will carry over two million names to Mars  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 06, 2017Opportunity Does a Wheelie and is Back on Solid Footing  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 01, 2017Next Mars Rover Will Have 23 'Eyes' |
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 Moscow (AFP) Nov 3, 2017 
Russian authorities said Friday they had launched an inquiry into alleged embezzlement at the Progress factory which develops Soyuz rockets for the country's space industry.
"Two investigations into abuse of power have been opened" into officials at the factory in the southern central city of Samara around 1,000 km (625 miles) southeast of Moscow, authorities said, investing allegations 5.8 ... more Anchorage AK (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Alaska Aerospace Launches Aurora Launch Services Company  Paris (ESA) Nov 03, 2017Launch your design with Cheops  Cleveland OH (SPX) Nov 03, 2017NASA Selects Studies for Gateway Power and Propulsion Element |
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 Miami (AFP) Nov 1, 2017 
Some corals may naturally adapt to climate change, but their ability to survive could be outpaced by global warming unless cuts are made to greenhouse gas emissions, researchers said Wednesday.
Coral reefs carry an annual global economic value of $375 billion per year because they provide shelter for fish and marine life, protect shorelines and draw tourism to coastal areas.
But climate ... more Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2017Dynamic catalytic converters for clean air in the city  Santiago (AFP) Oct 25, 2017Chile to ban plastic bags in coastal regions  Rome (AFP) Oct 25, 2017Schools closed over fears of toxic wind from Italy steel plant |
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 3, 2017 
A Texas energy regulator said a proposal to eliminate federal tax breaks for electric vehicles keeps the government from falsely distorting the energy market.
At least six sections of the 429-page bill meant to overhaul the federal tax code extend into the energy sector. While some considerations are extended for solar and small-wind energy projects, a tax break for electric vehicles wo ... more New York (AFP) Nov 1, 2017Tesla slides on murky outlook for fixing Model 3 production woes  San Francisco (AFP) Oct 29, 2017Investors fuel a multibillion-dollar ride-sharing frenzy  London (AFP) Oct 27, 2017Energy firms back investment into diesel engine |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 
Chinese researchers have found that nano-diamond has significant impact on the performance of magnetorheological fluids (MRFs). The shear yield strength and settling stability of the MRFs were found to have potential to be highly enhanced through the process. The higher the strength of the magnetic field, the higher the difference in the shear yield strength.
In order to analyze the effect ... more Providence RI (SPX) Nov 02, 2017Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Metal-silicone microstructures could enable new flexible optical and electrical devices  Tomsk, Russia (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Gold nanoantennas help in creation of more powerful nanoelectronics |
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Boulder CO (VOA) Oct 31, 2017
People are big polluters, on the land, in the sea and even in outer space, that can include anything from a hammer that floats away from the space station, to radiation from a nuclear weapons test in the atmosphere.
"This can range from little chips of paint all the way up to spent rocket bodies and things like that," said Dan Baker, director of the Laboratory of Atmosphere and Space Physi ... moreTucson AZ (SPX) Oct 31, 2017Guiding the random laser Washington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Opening the Van der Waals' sandwich Boston MA (SPX) Nov 01, 2017'Tensor algebra' software speeds big-data analysis 100-fold |
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 Bristol UK (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 
Implications of livestock farming on climate change should not be drawn from aggregate statistics, reveals a study based on a new method of carbon footprinting for pasture-based cattle production systems that can assess the impacts of individual animals.
The new method, developed by a team from the University of Bristol and Rothamsted Research, records the environmental impact of each anim ... more Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 03, 2017RUDN University researcher found out what happens to organic matter on rice fields  Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Nov 03, 2017Flour power to boost food security  Ithaca NY (SPX) Nov 02, 2017Pumpkin genomes sequenced, revealing uncommon evolutionary history |
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