News tagged with research and development
Offshoring jobs might not threaten the national welfare to the degree publicly perceived, says economist
(Phys.org) -- Sending jobs overseas may not be as damaging to the U.S. economy as commonly believed, according to a study by a University at Buffalo economist.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Multimodal bio-image sensor: Fusion of heterogeneous biochemical information
The use of sensors is important for the quantitative analyses of chemical materials and physical phenomena, with research and development of biosensors for observing cell function being actively pursued.
Mar 22, 2012 |
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The governance of synthetic biology
The Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center is launching a new web-based Synthetic Biology Scorecard, designed to track federal and non-federal efforts to improve the governance of synthetic biology resear ...
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Taiwan firm to make computer tablets in Brazil
Taiwan-based manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group plans to make computer tablets in Brazil after the government granted the company tax incentives, officials said.
Jan 26, 2012 |
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LinkedIn opens India R&D centre
LinkedIn Corporation said Tuesday it had opened a research and development centre in India, the US-based professional online networking site's first such office outside North America.
Nov 15, 2011 |
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Easily 're-programmable cells' could be key in creation of new life forms
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Nottingham are leading an ambitious research project to develop an in vivo biological cell-equivalent of a computer operating system.
Nov 07, 2011 |
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Next-generation charging technology for environmentally friendly vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicles represent a new direction for environmentally friendly transportation. Unfortunately, plug-in electric cars are currently grid-tie power electronics that can require large quantities ...
Oct 28, 2011 |
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Durham University spin-out company scoops an 'Oscar for innovation'
Reinnervate, an innovative biotechnology company founded by Professor Stefan Przyborski of Durham University's School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, has won a major international research and development award at ...
Oct 19, 2011 |
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GM: Self-driving vehicles could be ready by end of decade
Vehicles that partially drive themselves will be available by the middle of the decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade, General Motors Vice President of Global Research ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Supercritical water could lead to biomass-to-fuel conversion on a large scale
(PhysOrg.com) -- Converting agricultural waste into vehicle fuel has so far been an enticing yet elusive endeavor, at least on the industrial scale. But recently the Georgia-based company Renmatix has taken ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Dow Kokam, ORNL sign agreement to boost lithium ion battery performance
Dow Kokam and the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working together to enhance the Michigan-based company's capabilities to develop and commercialize advanced lithium ion batteries.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Neiker-Tecnalia to adapt software to undertake life-cycle analysis of wine and grape-growing
Researchers at the Basque Institute For Agricultural Research and Development (Neiker-Tecnalia) are to develop a computer tool - already tried out in other sectors – applied to the requisites of the wine and grape-growing ...
Jul 29, 2011 |
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From detonation to diapers: Los Alamos computer codes at core of advanced manufacturing tools
Computational tools developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory to help ensure the reliability of the nation's nuclear weapons deterrent in the absence of testing are helping industry giants ensure the reliability of their ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jul 27, 2011 |
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Bosch boosts solar power investment
The German industrial group Bosch, widely known for electric appliances, power tools and auto parts, is investing more and more in photovoltaic systems.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 22, 2011 |
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Crystals detect threats to national security
Using a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive ...
Jul 15, 2011 |
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