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  Ithaca NY (SPX) Dec 18, 2017 While engineers have had success building tiny, insect-like robots, programming them to behave autonomously like real insects continues to present technical challenges. A group of Cornell University engineers has been experimenting with a new type of programming that mimics the way an insect's brain works, which could soon have people wondering if that fly on the wall is actually a fly. The amount of computer processing power needed for a robot to sense a gust of wind, using tiny hair-like metal p ... read more |
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'Dragon back' as cargo reaches space stationMiami (AFP) Dec 17, 2017 SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo ship arrived on Sunday at the International Space Station, carrying supplies and experiments for the astronauts in orbit. ... more 
Lockheed Martin and NEC to Enhance Satellites, Space Travel with Artificial IntelligenceTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 15, 2017 Lockheed Martin and NEC Corp have announced that Lockheed Martin will use NEC's System Invariant Analysis Technology (SIAT) in the space domain. SIAT's advanced analytics engine uses data collected ... more 
Not Your Grandpa's Robot: Russian Robot 'FEDOR' May Become Self-LearningMoscow (Sputnik) Dec 13, 2017 F.E.D.O.R., which stands for Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research is the first Russian humanoid robot, created within the framework of the Foundation of Advanced Studies. The robot is de ... more 
Aerospace's SeedTECH AI advances to second round of $5M IBM Watson XPRIZEEl Segundo CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2017 The Aerospace Corporation's (Aerospace) SeedTECH Artificial Intelligence (AI) team is one of 59 teams out of 147 that are advancing to the second round of the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE - a $5 million AI ... more |
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Tokyo airport to be 'scattered' with robots for 2020 OlympicsTokyo (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 Visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics can expect to arrive at an airport "scattered" with robots to help them, an official said Tuesday as he unveiled seven new machines to perform tasks from helping with luggage to language assistance. ... more  
Space program should focus on Mars, says editor of New SpaceNew Rochelle, NY (SPX) Dec 11, 2017 The U.S. space exploration program should continue to focus on robotic sample recovery and human missions to Mars, says Scott Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief of New Space. He details the benefits and risks ... more  
Robot Moon Base: Beijing's New Lunar Landing ProgramBeijing (XNA) Dec 12, 2017 Scientists are mulling a robot moon station, Chinese space experts said on Tuesday. The base can conduct bigger, more complicated research and experiments, according to space officials who ann ... more 
'Grinch bots' may steal Christmas by snatching up prized toysSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 8, 2017 If no one comes to the rescue, an online army of "Grinch bots" may end up spoiling Christmas for many kids by using automated software to scoop up prized toys and other sought-after items for big profit. ... more 
Speedy cockroaches help researchers train robots to walkWashington (UPI) Dec 8, 2017 Scientists have identified a shift in the gaits of speedy cockroaches as the insects kick it into high gear. The discovery could help engineers train robots to walk more stably and efficiently. ... more 
Robots foresee future with automated visualized predictionsBerkeley CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2017 University of California, Berkeley, researchers have developed a robotic learning technology that enables robots to imagine the future of their actions so they can figure out how to manipulate objec ... more |
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Toyota showcases humanoid robot that mirrors userTokyo (AFP) Nov 29, 2017 Japanese auto giant Toyota Wednesday showcased a humanoid robot that can mirror its user's movements, a product it says has uses as varied as elderly care and disaster response. ... more  
Biotemplates breakthrough paves way for cheaper nanobotsWashington DC (SPX) Dec 05, 2017 A feature of science fiction stories for decades, nanorobot potential ranges from cancer diagnosis and drug delivery to tissue repair and more. A major hurdle to these endeavors, however, is finding ... more 
Robot learning improves student engagementEast Lansing MI (SPX) Dec 05, 2017 The first-ever study of Michigan State University's pioneering robot-learning course shows that online students who use the innovative robots feel more engaged and connected to the instructor and st ... more 
Amputees can learn to control a robotic arm with their mindsChicago IL (SPX) Nov 29, 2017 A new study by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago shows how amputees can learn to control a robotic arm through electrodes implanted in the brain. The research, published in Nature C ... more |
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  Washington (UPI) Dec 19, 2017 
Insitu Inc. has been awarded a modified contract by the U.S. Navy for services to support the ScanEagle Unmanned Aviation System, an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform.
The deal, announced Monday by the Department of Defense, is worth more than $22.7 million under the terms of a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, meaning that if the ... more The Hague (AFP) Dec 13, 2017Dutch police ground drone-fighting eagles  Washington (UPI) Dec 13, 2017Jet-powered drone tested by BAE Systems  Washington (UPI) Dec 7, 2017Hensoldt intros new counter-drone system |
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 Durham NC (SPX) Dec 14, 2017 
Researchers at Duke University have devised a way to see through walls using a narrow band of microwave frequencies without any advance knowledge of what the walls are made out of. Besides having obvious applications in the realm of security, the approach could lead to inexpensive devices to help construction workers easily locate conduits, pipes and wires.
The study was published in the j ... more Washington (UPI) Dec 14, 2017Boeing tapped to sustain Space-Based Space Surveillance system  Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 19, 2017NASA laser communication payload undergoing integration and testing  Washington (UPI) Dec 15, 2017Northrop Grumman producing RF threat detection system |
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 Durham NC (SPX) Dec 18, 2017 
Engineers have shown that a widely used method of detecting single photons can also count the presence of at least four photons at a time. The researchers say this discovery will unlock new capabilities in physics labs working in quantum information science around the world, while providing easier paths to developing quantum-based technologies.
The study was a collaboration between Duke Un ... more Kiel, Germany (SPX) Dec 14, 2017Towards data storage at the single molecule level  Paris (AFP) Dec 17, 2017French aerospace giant Thales acquires SIM maker Gemalto  Toyohashi, Japan (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Revolutionizing electronics using Kirigami |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 13, 2017 
Defects were found in equipment for a third-generation nuclear reactor under construction in southern China with the problematic parts being replaced, the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) said Wednesday.
The issue concerned equipment used in one of two new European Pressurised Reactors (EPR), large units designed to offer improved power and safety.
With EPRs in Finland ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Australian waste treatment technology plays major role in management of radioactive waste  Kincardine, Canada (SPX) Dec 14, 2017Bruce Power Contracts Major Industry Suppliers for Steam Generator Replacement Project  Mainz, Germany (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Mainz physicists propose a new method for monitoring nuclear waste |
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 London (AFP) Dec 18, 2017 
An incident at a US base in Britain on Monday which prompted American military personnel to open fire was not a terror attack, police said.
RAF Mildenhall is home to the US Air Force's 100th air refuelling wing and the base was briefly locked down after a car was driven into a checkpoint gate.
"Police investigating an incident at RAF Mildenhall can confirm that the incident is not being ... more Beirut (AFP) Dec 18, 2017The year the 'caliphate' collapsed  Washington (AFP) Dec 18, 2017US forces kill eight in Somalia strike  Libreville (AFP) Dec 16, 2017Two Danish nationals wounded in Gabon knife attack |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 19, 2017 
China, the world's biggest polluter, unveiled plans on Tuesday for a national carbon market likely to become the world's largest exchange for emissions credits.
Environmentalists praised the move as an important step in the battle against climate change as China burns more coal than any other country, giving it the ignominious title of top greenhouse gas emitter.
Although the long-delaye ... more Baoding, China (AFP) Dec 17, 2017China shivers as shift from coal to gas sputters  Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2017US void hard to miss at Paris climate summit  Paris (AFP) Dec 7, 2017To save climate, stop investing in fossil fuels: economists |
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 Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Dec 19, 2017 
Before scientists can effectively capture and deploy fusion energy, they must learn to predict major disruptions that can halt fusion reactions and damage the walls of doughnut-shaped fusion devices called tokamaks. Timely prediction of disruptions, the sudden loss of control of the hot, charged plasma that fuels the reactions, will be vital to triggering steps to avoid or mitigate such large-sc ... more Houston TX (SPX) Dec 14, 2017Rules for superconductivity mirrored in 'excitonic insulator'  Munich, Germany (SPX) Dec 14, 2017New test procedure for developing quick-charging lithium-ion batteries  Washington (UPI) Dec 13, 2017Lasers could soon trigger fusion energy, researchers predict |
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 Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017 
China is now the world leader in remote sensing technologies for scientific purposes and is able to provide an unprecedented amount of data to support research and development for the world, officials said on Tuesday.
Remote sensing refers to aerial or satellite-based technologies to detect and measure objects on Earth's surface, atmosphere and oceans.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Sci ... more Beijing (XNA) Nov 19, 2017China plans for nuclear-powered interplanetary capacity by 2040  Beijing (Sputnik) Nov 16, 2017China plans first sea based launch by 2018  Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017China's reusable spacecraft to be launched in 2020 |
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 Moscow (AFP) Dec 19, 2017  A three-man space crew made up of American and Japanese rookie astronauts and an experienced Russian cosmonaut successfully docked at the International Space Station to begin a six-month mission Tuesday.
NASA TV footage showed the Soyuz MS-07 capsule containing Scott Tingle of NASA, Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos and Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency dock at the ISS ... moreMiami (AFP) Dec 17, 2017'Dragon back' as cargo reaches space station  Cape Canaveral AFS FL (SPX) Dec 17, 2017SpaceX resupply truck Dragon on route to ISS for space research delivery  Baikonur, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 17, 20172 rookie astronauts, and cosmonaut blast off to ISS |
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 Paris (ESA) Dec 17, 2017 
When resources are limited, you have to work with what you have - especially in the harsh environment of space. Though the International Space Station is regularly restocked by cargo vessels, like today's Dragon, self-sufficient spaceflight in the future will require us to recycle and reuse precious resources like oxygen. An experiment on its way to space will look into doing just that.
Re ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 17, 2017Opportunity Comes to a Fork in the Road  Moffett Field CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2017Designing future human space exploration on Hawaii's lava fields New Rochelle, NY (SPX) Dec 11, 2017Space program should focus on Mars, says editor of New Space |
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 Miami (AFP) Dec 15, 2017 
For the first time, SpaceX on Friday blasted off both a rocket and a cargo ship that have flown before, a step forward in the company's goal to lower the cost of spaceflight.
After the launch, the California-based company headed by Internet tycoon Elon Musk landed its rocket booster upright on solid ground at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
SpaceX has now managed to return 20 of its rocket boos ... more Stennis Space Center, MS (SPX) Dec 15, 2017RS-25 Engine Test is Giant Step for 3-D Printing  Paris, France (SPX) Dec 17, 2017ArianeGroup signs contract with ESA for future Prometheus engine  Kourou (AFP) Dec 12, 2017Ariane 5 rocket takes off with European GPS satellites |
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 Tehran (AFP) Dec 17, 2017 
Iran shut schools around Tehran Sunday and cancelled sporting events as thick smog blanketed the capital despite curbs on road traffic and industrial activity.
The authorities shuttered primary schools in the province of Tehran, home to 14 million residents, before ordering them to remain closed on Monday.
All sports competitions set for Monday were also cancelled, as restrictions on ro ... more Argonne IL (SPX) Dec 18, 2017Clearing the air  Skopje (AFP) Dec 15, 2017Macedonian capital chokes in polluted air  Hanoi (AFP) Dec 17, 2017Taiwan steel firm behind toxic dump in Vietnam fined again |
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 Beijing (AFP) Dec 12, 2017 
One of China's largest state-owned automakers has said it will phase out sales of all petrol vehicles by 2025, as Beijing considers taking all fuel-burning cars off the country's roads.
Beijing Automotive Group Co (BAIC) chairman Xu Heyi said over the weekend the company will phase out sales of conventional cars in Beijing by 2020 and nationwide by 2025, according to the official Xinhua n ... more New York (AFP) Dec 19, 2017UPS orders 125 all-electric trucks from Tesla  Washington (UPI) Dec 14, 2017Denmark sets milestone for EV charges  San Francisco (AFP) Dec 14, 2017US prosecutors confirm Uber target of criminal probe |
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 Edmonton, Canada (SPX) Dec 18, 2017 
A team of University of Alberta engineers developed a new way to produce electrical power that can charge handheld devices or sensors that monitor anything from pipelines to medical implants.
The discovery sets a new world standard in devices called triboelectric nanogenerators by producing a high-density DC current - a vast improvement over low-quality AC currents produced by other resear ... more Boston MA (SPX) Dec 07, 2017New nanowires are just a few atoms thick  Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Physicists explain metallic conductivity of thin carbon nanotube films  Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters |
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Durham NC (SPX) Dec 14, 2017
Researchers at Duke University have devised a way to see through walls using a narrow band of microwave frequencies without any advance knowledge of what the walls are made out of. Besides having obvious applications in the realm of security, the approach could lead to inexpensive devices to help construction workers easily locate conduits, pipes and wires.
The study was published in the j ... moreWashington (UPI) Dec 14, 2017Boeing tapped to sustain Space-Based Space Surveillance system Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 19, 2017NASA laser communication payload undergoing integration and testing Washington (UPI) Dec 15, 2017Northrop Grumman producing RF threat detection system |
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 Washington (UPI) Dec 19, 2017 
Heat plays an important role in flower-pollinator interactions. According to new research, heat patterns serve as signatures for flowers, advertising their availability to passing bees.
When scientists at the University of Bristol analyzed the dispersion of heat across the petals of common garden flowers, like poppies and daisies, they found heat patterns reflect the visual patterns pro ... more Basel, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 18, 2017How much soil goes get washed down the drain  Cincinnati OH (SPX) Dec 12, 2017Archaeologist says fire, not corn, key to prehistoric survival in arid Southwest  Trondheim, Norway (SPX) Dec 12, 2017Meadows beat out shrubs when it comes to storing carbon |
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