WVU researchers develop microwave technology that could extend the life cycle of plastics  WBOY.com

Derek Collins of Huawei Ireland thinks that the global research landscape will have to evolve as humans begin to demand better technologies and 'dare to dream'.

Read more: What role does AI research play in the future of telecoms?

In the latest episode of For Tech’s Sake, we dive deep under the sea to explore the world of internet cables, from the Victorian internet to modern-day fibre.

Read more: Breaking the internet: The fragility of subsea cables

Growing digital dependencies, geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis have placed subsea cable infrastructure in increasing danger.

Read more: The growing need to address subsea cable security

Commissioner-designate Ekaterina Zaharieva wants to push for 50pc women on all Horizon-related boards and expert groups.

Read more: EU to appoint first ever commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation

ChatGPT Plus and Team users will have access to the function from today, while free users will gain access in the coming months.

Read more: OpenAI adds search engine to ChatGPT

The team will work with CKDelta to deliver predictive maintenance models that could improve efficiency.

Read more: Trinity researchers will use AI to tackle utilities sector challenges

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The pilot programme funding marks the largest single investment in lung cancer in Ireland’s history.

Read more: Lung cancer research gets €4.9m boost for early detection

Projects funded include a study to reduce seizures in epilepsy, the development of antimicrobial food packaging and the use of AI in speech and language therapy.

Read more: 290 ‘exceptional’ early-career researchers awarded €27.5m

MRSA is an antibiotic resistant superbug that causes 120,000 deaths annually.

Read more: UCD research offers potential for new ways to fight MRSA superbug

Led by Prof Breandán Kennedy, the research project will bring together 21 institutions from 11 countries.

Read more: UCD-led EU project aims to revolutionise biomedical research

The mission includes studies of solar wind, a radiation-tolerant moss, spacecraft materials, and a cold-welding experiment for space applications.

Read more: SETU researchers contribute to NASA space mission

The first funding call is open until 20 January 2025 with a subsequent one scheduled to open next September.

Read more: Aquarius opens funding call for marine and freshwater research

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 

The Roofing Alliance, through a new training course and report titled “Heat Stress for Roofers,” addresses heat effects on workers in the roofing industry, offering insights and prevention strategies.

J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.

671 Karna-Seal Silicone White Roof Sealant resists weathering, hardening, chalking, and cracking and can be used to repair all roof types. IRE Booth #5725.

TRUFAST expanded its TubeSeal self-sealing fasteners with the Thermal-Grip TubeSeal, designed for insulation attachment over air barriers or WRBs; available in various lengths and pre-assembled options for all climates.

GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering, SBS-modified tape that seals roof deck seams, resists water intrusion, and meets ASTM D1970 standards.

UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed adaptive roof tiles that reduce heating and cooling costs without electronics, using a wax motor for thermoregulation.

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

Google has changed how its search engine operates. Are you prepared for the impact on your roofing business?

Seattle-based real estate AI tech firm, Quantarium, is challenging the standard two-month lag used by the Case-Shiller Index to determine changes in home prices with its TerraIndex HPI; the company says its index provides real-time estimates made available on the second Wednesday of the following month.

Just like plugging a leaky roof, finding ways to plug holes in rebate management by using the right tools and methods can lead to satisfied customers on the distributor and manufacturer side.

Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

S-5! introduces the S-5-TXL clamp, designed for T-shaped standing seam roofs and heavy-duty applications, with non-penetrating support to maintain roof integrity and warranty.

This year’s event saw the largest turnout since it started in 2018, and had the support of over 20 different vendors, partners and sponsors, along with the entire BluSky executive team in attendance.

The idea is to help people understand what is best to do in a crisis.

Read more: Google adds SOS alert capabilities to Search and Maps

A quarter of the world's population uses voice search, and the numbers are only going to rise.

As conversational assistants proliferate, they'll become harder to discover.

New research has expanded the use cases and the types of medical conditions that voice biomarker technology can address.

Unas 1.100 personas tuvieron que ser rescatadas por los servicios de emergencia durante el paso de la DANA por Andalucía Leer

El escritor recibe el galardón literario más importante en Lengua Española, dotado con 125.000 euros, y sucede en el palmarés al novelista leonés Luis Mateo Díez. El jurado ha destacado "su extraordinaria personalidad creadora, su lírica singular, su original narración y la creación de un mundo propio" Leer

El PP y Vox buscan "poner luz" sobre los negocios de la esposa del presidente del Gobierno y aclarar hasta qué punto "nacieron" en los despachos de Moncloa Leer

El descenso de Philae sobre el cometa 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko está en boca de todos. ¿Cuántas veces algo que tiene que ver con la ciencia accede a ese podio informativo? Pocas: lo tuvimos con el bosón de Higgs, lo consigue Stephen Hawking, la NASA lo intenta constantemente con Marte y ahora se ha colado un proyecto europeo realmente sorprendente: Rosetta.

La consejera delegada de Resa cree que España vive un 'boom' universitario que irá a más por el Brexit. Plantea también que el gran reto del sector es "construir 400.000 camas y que tengan un precio asequible" Leer

La directora general de Gesvalt celebra los 30 años de la compañía, en los que ha sido un testigo directo privilegiado de la evolución inmobiliaria del país. Con esa perspectiva, una cosa tiene clara: "No estamos para nada en un escenario de burbuja" Leer

Oculta su identidad por miedo, y no hay para menos, se juega su libertad. Sol se quedó embarazada hace medio año por accidente, e ignorante de su estado, durante los primeros días de embarazo se inoculó una vacuna contra la varicela para prevenirse del contagio de esta enfermedad, que se había extendido en su puesto de trabajo. Cuando los médicos le advirtieron del riesgo que corría la criatura que crecía en su vientre decidió abortar, infringiendo las leyes bolivianas que condenan esta práctica con un mínimo de 2 años de cárcel.

Pese al éxito cosechado por Horizonte este domingo con el mejor dato de audiencia de su historia, Iker Jiménez se ha visto en la obligación de pedir perdón tras haber sido pillado Rubén Gisbert, colaborador y reportero de su programa engañando a los espectadores durante un directo de la DANA Leer

[SAnews.gov.za] With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.

Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, discuss the U.S. beginning surveillance flights over Syria in search of ISIS.

Prime Video has set a premiere date for the sophomore season of its musical drama series “Bandish Bandits.” The new season continues to explore the fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary pop, following protagonists Radhe and Tamanna as they compete for recognition. Series creators Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari return, with Tiwari directing […]

There’s only a single flash-forward in Season 2 of “Bad Sisters,” and it’s the very first scene. Four of the five Garvey sisters — eldest Eva (Sharon Horgan), nurse Ursula (Eva Birthistle), one-eyed Bibi (Sarah Greene) and baby Becka (Eve Hewson) — are in a car, attempting to dispose of a dead body. Becka’s face is swollen […]

For three consecutive years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has tried to reinvent the wheel with the Oscars and ended up on artistic blocks. So how will they fare next year? The February 2011 show was the Academy's biggest attempt to go young and hip, with James...

How is cloud adoption transforming federal agencies and driving mission success?

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Government attorneys appealed a Texas judge's finding that the Navy's strict religious accommodation process violates the religious freedoms of 35 sailors who refused the vaccine.

The post Navy appeals court decision barring punishment for SEALs who refused vaccine first appeared on Federal News Network.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract to integrate its voice-directed software solution into Jack Sealey Ltd’s warehousing facility.

Founded in 1978, Sealey Tools is well-known nationally and internationally as a leading brand of professional tools and workshop equipment. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand.

Sealey Tools has optimised its picking productivity and accuracy since going live with its Dakota voice-enabled solution. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand