TECHNOLOGY

Scientists have developed a new solar-powered system to convert saltwater into fresh drinking water. The system automatically adjusted the voltage and the rate at which salt water flowed through it dependent on variable levels of sunshine. By matching the workings of the machine to the available water power, the team could develop a system that cuts down on expensive battery usage while not compromising on the amount of fresh water produced.
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2 years ago Read more at Tech Xplore

According to new real-world driving data from Europe, plug-in hybrids produce roughly 3.5 times the emissions official estimates suggest. It’s important to close the gap between expectations and reality not only for individuals’ sake, but also to ensure that policies aimed at cutting emissions have the intended effects. Read the full story.
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2 years ago Read more at MIT Technology Review

VA is calling for applicants for the 2024 Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology grant. This year, applicants have until 11:59 p.m. EST on April 28 to submit their proposals. SAHAT applications are evaluated by VA staff with professional experience in construction and housing adaptions for disabled Veterans. These reviewers include SAH adaptation officers, occupational therapists and rehabilitation engineers. Their recommendations are then used by the VA Loan Guaranty Service’s executive director to select the grante
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2 years ago Read more at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs

In 2023, the Netherlands enforced export licensing for chip machinery. The move came after the United States blocked Chinese access to advanced chips and the equipment to make them, citing security concerns.
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2 years ago Read more at Fox News

Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advance. The Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements in 2023 on the sale of machinery that can make advanced processor chips. Ruttene and Trade Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen were also expected to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
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2 years ago Read more at ABC News

CHAKRABARTI: I use my earbuds every day because I want to know what's happening to my brain as I play with my daughter, hang out with my cat, listen to music, work. TAN LE: This is Tan Le, co-founder and CEO of EMOTIV, one of a new crop of companies that see great potential in BCI or brain computer interface technology. Le says that fundamentally we do not believe in how companies have transacted with data in
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2 years ago Read more at WBUR News

National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024. The report identifies the varying expectations consumers have regarding technology, depending on whether they are dining at a fullservice restaurant or ordering delivery to their homes. Expect to see more technology in the coming year.
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2 years ago Read more at PR Newswire

7 in 10 adults look for deals when ordering takeout or delivery. 8 in 10 delivery customers say they would order delivery using a smartphone app.76% of operators say using technology gives them a competitive edge.
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2 years ago Read more at Silk Road Restaurant

AFC Energy has recently expanded its research capabilities with the acquisition of a LabEcon 600 press from Fontijne Presses. It is renowned for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. With a mission aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, the company has garnered widespread support for its vision.
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2 years ago Read more at Labmate Online

The Queen’s Mine is a past-producing graphite property in Sri Lanka. The property is situated between AGT’s existing Dodangaslanda Graphite Properties, and the combined assets will henceforth be referred to as the Queens Mine Complex (QMC) The property has been the subject of extensive laboratory testing on its run-of-mine (ROM) tonnes.
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2 years ago Read more at Mining Technology