In Geneva, Switzerland, the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuro engineering has revealed the latest pre-clinical neural data acquired with its fully implantable ABILITY brain-computer interface (BCI) system. The results, presented at the Society for Neuroscience 2022 meeting in San Diego, are accompanied by new details of the ABILITY system, demonstrating its flexibility in connecting to different electrode types.

Ability is a brain-computer interface (BCI), a wireless implantable medical device. The Wyss Center team is developing the system with academic, clinical, and business technology partners. The purpose of Ability is to give paralyzed individuals a better quality of life and independence. Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) provide a direct…

Recently, 3D Systems, one of the major players in the market, announced the addition of two new materials certified as Certified HX and Certified CuCr2.4, for use with the company’s DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 3D printers, with HX also approved for the DMP Factory 500.

This high-performance nickel alloy, Certified HX, allegedly contains a higher percentage of molybdenum (9.5 percent) which is higher than other nickel alloys. This high percentage of molybdenum enhances the resistance to corrosion and strength and sustains creep deformation, cracking, and oxidation in hot-zone environments. This makes it ideal for applications with service temperatures of around 1200 C. This superior material quality will help to produce tall, large…

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association representing more than 22,000 members, issued a news release on the latest workforce, policy, and industry issues, as well as construction-related economic data and trends. According to the report, Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.8 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Oct. 20 to Nov. 4. The reading is 0.7 months higher than in October 2021.

The backlog is below the reading recorded in February 2020 after surpassing its pre-pandemic level in September. The commercial and institutional sector's backlog experienced its most considerable monthly reduction since July 2020 and is currently 0.4 months lower…

Scientists from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory trained deep neural networks (DNNs) to estimate subsurface permeability from stream discharge hydrographs in a study published in Frontiers in Earth Science.

In watershed models, subsurface permeability is a critical parameter that determines the contribution of subsurface flow to stream flows. It is difficult and expensive to directly measure permeability at the spatial extent and resolution required by the watershed models. Researchers often use inverse modeling to evaluate permeability. Compared to groundwater monitoring data, the wide availability of stream surface flow data provides a novel data source for…

Australia’s automotive manufacturing sector is the legatee of new Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) testing capabilities to encourage and modernize aftermarket product development. The Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) now offers advanced emergency braking (AEB) testing capabilities as part of its cutting-edge vehicle testing services for aftermarket product producers. Companies creating frontal protection systems like bull bars or GVM upgrade packages will be able to test their new products on vehicles with AEB to guarantee their safety and compliance with vehicle requirements, thanks to the new service.

AAAA Director of Government Relations & Advocacy, Lesley Yates, said “We’re proud of our work cooperating with vehicle standard regulators to…

Svitch Bike, a native Indian premium electric cycle business, will add another unique selection of electric cycles to its premium portfolio of foldable luxury e-bikes in November 2022. The LITE XE electric cycle series provides exceptional characteristics. Because of its 36V, 10.4AH battery pack, the LITE XE can ride up to 80 kilometers on a single full charge. It can be folded 360 degrees and features a 36V, 250W motor. Because of its Aircraft Grade Aluminum 6061 frame, the e-bike is lightweight. It has adjustable handlebars, seats, and suspension. An LCD digital display displays information such as battery life and distance traveled. The bike also boasts 20x3 slim tires, 7-speed Shimano gears, 5 Pedal Assist System (PAS) settings, and an…

A stringent regulatory environment and ambitious plans for reducing carbon dioxide emissions have spiked the importance of green buildings. The greening of the construction industry is heavily dependent on materials that will enable them to achieve the levels required. The IEA has concluded that CO2 emissions from current and new buildings are touted to grow from 194 million tons in 2020 to 245 million tons by 2040.

The concept of using phase change materials in construction has been explored for a few years with the intent of energy storage. PCMs can be used in building materials via macro encapsulation or microencapsulation in hollow slabs, PCM-filled bricks, or powdered forms mixed with different materials.

In August 2022, research…

GRT, the leading manufacturer in the Asia-Pacific region in the dust control field, is emerging from the outbreak with new technologies, process applications, and products.

A combination of products and processes has been developed to offer mining companies whole-of-site solutions to minimize the spread of polluted air. This evolution of its product and service offerings coincides with the industry's rapidly expanding sales to improve mining projects' onsite dust management strategies.

A specially formulated liquid polymer, GRT Haul-Loc, is added to watering trucks to minimize water waste by reducing the amount used to suppress dust. The resource industry can reduce the quantity of water needed for constant dust suppression by at least…

Getinge introduced Volista VisioNIR, a revolutionary surgical light solution, in October 2021. The product was aimed to enable surgical professionals to continue using the operating light during open procedures when employing NIR fluorescence imaging equipment. To find structures that need to be removed, such as sentinel lymph nodes, cancerous cells, and luminal calcifications, and to avoid other systems that might result in acute or long-term morbidity, such as nerves, blood vessels, ducts, lymphatics, and healthy glands, NIR (near-infrared) fluorescence imaging was developed.

When using fluorescence-guided surgery, the new Volista VisioNIR function aids in guiding surgeons and securing their actions with more excellent hand-eye…

M-AR, an offsite modular specialist, has purchased its existing manufacturing facility in Hull. This has strengthened its future growth in the offsite construction sector. M-AR is a contractor with a factory’ and aims towards development through continuous re-investment into the business, purchasing new equipment, hiring more staff, and undertaking innovative training programs. Its dedicated manufacturing facility is 100,000 sq. ft. in the area and is valued at £3m. The facility can produce around 400 modules per year.

For decades, the global building & construction industry has crawled significantly behind the other sectors regarding productivity and efficiency. Long project timelines, supply chain issues, and lack of skilled labor are…

A new distributed cloud service, VMware Cloud on Equinix Metal, was unveiled at VMware Explore 2022 Europe in Barcelona on November 8, 2022. It will support enterprise applications by delivering a more performant, secure, cost-effective cloud option.

This service offering combines VMware-managed and supported cloud infrastructure as a service and Equinix’s interconnected, global Bare Metal. This service will extend customers’ cloud environments into distributed metro locations. This will satisfy the demands of businesses while enabling them to preserve the integrity of enterprises. The cloud service combines on-premises security and control with high performance, data locality, and low overall TCO. The relationship between Equinix and…

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that Canada's government is looking forward to introducing tax incentives for clean energy technologies. This initiative is a part of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2022. The government introduced a refundable tax credit equivalent to 30% of the capital investment cost. This includes electricity generation, stationary electricity storage systems, low-carbon heat equipment, industrial zero-emissions vehicles, and related charging or refueling equipment. For hydrogen projects, the investment tax credit will be 40%.

The need for smaller, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries is likely to skyrocket. With the drop in gasoline-powered car engines, the largest automotive market in the US is…

On 16th August 2022, Coalition, a US-based cyber insurtech, received regulatory approval to acquire Munich Re Digital Partners U.S. Holding Corporation's Digital Affect Insurance Company, a P&C insurer licensed in 50 states. The acquisition allows Coalition to offer insurance policies through its carrier. The company currently provides coverage like cyber, technology errors & omissions, D&O, and other executive risk policies through partnerships with carriers like Allianz, Swiss Re, Vantage, and Zurich.

According to a press release from Coalition's head of insurance, Shawn Ram, "This strategic decision permits Coalition to increase the scope of their market-leading active cyber insurance offering coupled with other accepted insurance…

Palmer Luckey, the original designer of the Oculus Rift DKI, has debuted a virtual reality headset that will kill the user if their avatar dies in-game. Luckey says he was inspired by the idea of linking the gamer to their avatar in the game for a more realistic gaming experience. The Japanese anime SAO, authored by Reki Kawahara, undoubtedly inspired the design of this VR helmet (Sword Art Online).

Luckey recently altered a Meta Quest Pro VR headset with an explosive twist. An explosive is fitted to the prototype of this model. If a player died in-game, the "NerveGear" headgear would kill them in real life by irradiating their brain with microwave radiation.

The device appears to be a modded Meta Quest Pro with three explosive charge…