PALO ALTO - With energy and fuel costs at an all-time high, the world is seeking cost-effective solutions for moving away from oil and gas for energy needs. A new Stanford University study says it might not be as difficult as we think to switch to all renewable energy sources. After examining 145 countries, the
BOSTON - Researchers at MIT and the University of Houston have experimented with a new material called cubic boron arsenide, showing that the novel semiconductor can overcome a number of limitations that plague silicon and drag down some of its applications in electronics. While silicon crystals are great for conducting electrons, it far less accommodating
LONDON, Ontario - Researchers at the University of Western Ontario recently completed the world's first-ever international holographic teleportation. The coronavirus pandemic pushed the digitalization of many day-to-day functions of our lives. An important one among them was meeting people. Instead of having to commute to the office or travel across the oceans for a meeting,
LONDON, UK. - Record-breaking heatwaves, lethal flooding, and extreme weather events are just the beginning of the climate crisis, according to a leading UK climate scientist. In his new book published Thursday, "Hothouse Earth: An Inhabitant's Guide," Bill McGuire argues that, after years of ignoring warnings from scientists, it is too late to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate
DETROIT - The eSports world continues to grow at an alarming rate, despite not being in the news as much of late. Throughout 2020, eSports got a lot of headlines. As the world closed to deal with the pandemic, everyone turned to online gaming, and many began watching eSports. This wasn’t just the usual League
ANN ARBOR - Technologist Ernie Butcher joins Matt and Mike on MiTechTV to talk about his new business venture that will offer scalable operations for small businesses. In a nutshell, instead of hiring a full-time professional to handle many of your business needs, you can hire that person as needed. He's also building a team
TROY - Altair has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research, the Altair Enlighten Award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts. “The caliber of nominees
SAN FRANCISCO - Foldable phones have come a long way since Samsung's original Galaxy Z Fold debuted in 2019. Last year's $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 3 and $1,000 Galaxy Z Flip 3 are the most polished versions of the company's foldable devices yet, with improvements to their software and cover screens. But there's a lot that Samsung could do
TROY - Join the Detroit Cybersecurity Conference to connect with your fellow cybersecurity professionals and industry experts for live, in-person sessions. Topic will range from cloud security to protecting your organization from advanced threat actors. You’ll hear from industry experts and luminaries, as well as representatives from some of the world’s top cybersecurity solutions providers.
SOUTHFIELD - Selin Arslan, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs & Associate Professor College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, provides the back story on the new master's degree of perfusion that teaches students how to operate such equipment as heart-lung machines. The starting salaries for these jobs is around $140,000 a year, Arslan said. https://youtu.be/n-y1nrXa1tQ
