TEL AVIV, Israel, March 31, 2020 - Synvertec, a developer of state-of-the-art software that supports the transition to renewable & distributed energy generation, announced today that it has raised $1.5M from China Light & Power - OSEG (CLP-OSEG) Energy Innovation. The investment will help support Synvertec's Asia expansion as well as allow it to build out its R&D … [Read more...] about Synvertec Raises $1.5M From China Light & Power – OSEG to Help Bring Clean Energy Safely to the Electrical Grid
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D-Wave Provides Free Quantum Cloud Access for Global Response to COVID-19
D-Wave Systems Inc., the leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, today announced the immediate availability of free access to its quantum systems via the Leap quantum cloud service for anyone working on responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Joining the effort are partners and customers including CINECA, DENSO, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Kyocera Corporation, … [Read more...] about D-Wave Provides Free Quantum Cloud Access for Global Response to COVID-19
Kayrros and Copernicus Images Allow Quantification of Global Methane Leaks Equivalent to 1.8 Gigatons of CO² Emissions
![Sample of abnormal methane concentrations (40 ppb above background) detected by Kayrros – analysis over 2019. The size and colour of the circles indicate the size and intensity of the plume detected. The redder the colour, the higher the concentration of the methane plume. Source: Kayrros analysis, contains modified Copernicus data [2019].](https://i1.wp.com/technologies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Figure_2.jpg?fit=128%2C69&ssl=1)
Kayrros announces new technology for the identification of methane emissions on global scale and important contribution to the reduction of climate change Kayrros SAS, a leading global asset observation platform, is today announcing the latest findings from its technology to track, quantify and attribute global methane emissions. Kayrros uses data from the European Space … [Read more...] about Kayrros and Copernicus Images Allow Quantification of Global Methane Leaks Equivalent to 1.8 Gigatons of CO² Emissions
FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy For Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist received FDA approval Saturday to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient. This treatment was fast-tracked to the bedside over the weekend as the death toll in the COVID-19 pandemic soared to more than 2,000 people across the United States, with more than … [Read more...] about FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy For Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Dexter Successful Validation Brings Distalmotion Surgical Robot One-step Closer to Commercialization
Distalmotion, a Swiss-based medical device company removing the complexity out of robotic surgery to fast track its widespread adoption in minimally invasive surgical care, announced today the successful validation of its surgical robot Dexter. By confirming that it is safe for use and meets surgeons and nurses requirements, Dexter successful validation brings Distalmotion … [Read more...] about Dexter Successful Validation Brings Distalmotion Surgical Robot One-step Closer to Commercialization
Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
To efficiently and effectively resolve hospital bed and hospital staff housing deficits nationwide, cargo architecture firm Three Squared designs two custom-outfitted mobile shipping container units--one housing multiple hospital beds for patients, another for housing attending medical staff--complete with electrical and full bathrooms Amid throngs of daily reports lamenting … [Read more...] about Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
Bloom Energy, State of California, Almo Partner to Refurbish Ventilators for Healthcare System as COVID-19 Spreads Throughout U.S.
Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE: BE) and Almo Corporation today announced they are joining forces to refurbish unused, out-of-warranty ventilators and ship them to state agencies and hospitals throughout the country, particularly as an increasing number of patients experience critical respiratory issues as a result of COVID-19. As part of this process, Bloom is refurbishing the … [Read more...] about Bloom Energy, State of California, Almo Partner to Refurbish Ventilators for Healthcare System as COVID-19 Spreads Throughout U.S.
Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus’s Epidemiology
Scientists say early data, generated with new NGS research panel from Thermo Fisher Scientific, suggest coronavirus is genetically stable, and could increase the effectiveness of vaccines in development Two teams of infectious disease researchers in Italy say they have further analyzed the SARS-CoV-2 genome from samples acquired locally to generate early data that reveal a … [Read more...] about Italian Researchers Identify New SARS-CoV-2 Gene Variants That Provide Clues to Coronavirus’s Epidemiology
Online Learning Platform Eurekly Experiences Surge as COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads
As the COVID-19 pandemic forces schools to close and people to self-quarantine at home, the demand for online learning continues to climb exponentially. Eurekly, founded in New Zealand and launched in the U.S. last month, is in a unique position to support parents, students, teachers, tutors and all learners. Its online learning platform has experienced a surge in site sessions … [Read more...] about Online Learning Platform Eurekly Experiences Surge as COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads
Philips ramps up production of critical health technology products in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it is increasing the production of certain critical care products and solutions to help diagnose and treat patients with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The most needed products are patient vital signs monitors and portable ventilators and medical consumables for … [Read more...] about Philips ramps up production of critical health technology products in response to COVID-19 pandemic
SAP Offers a New Digital Learning Initiative to All
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. "The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting everyone around the world," said Christian Klein, Co-CEO and Member of the Executive Board of SAP … [Read more...] about SAP Offers a New Digital Learning Initiative to All
Ultimaker Connects 3D Printing Hubs, Experts, and Designers with Hospitals to Enable 3D Printing Support During Coronavirus Outbreak
As countries worldwide face the challenge of managing the COVID-19 pandemic, Ultimaker is making its global network of 3D printing hubs, experts, and designers directly available to hospitals in need of tools and applications that are short in supply and can be quickly produced with 3D printing. Through Ultimaker.com, hospitals can now learn the location of available 3D … [Read more...] about Ultimaker Connects 3D Printing Hubs, Experts, and Designers with Hospitals to Enable 3D Printing Support During Coronavirus Outbreak
Milken Institute launches COVID-19 treatment and vaccine tracker
The Milken Institute is launching a resource to help the public and policymakers track progress in the development of treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. The tracker is available online at https://milkeninstitute.org/covid-19-tracker. It is developed and maintained by FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, with an Advisory Council comprised of a Nobel Laureate … [Read more...] about Milken Institute launches COVID-19 treatment and vaccine tracker
Renewables: Total Enters Floating Offshore Wind with a First Project in the UK
Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) positions itself on the floating offshore wind segment in line with its strategy to develop renewable energy. The Group has signed an agreement with the developer Simply Blue Energy to acquire 80% stake in the pioneering floating wind project Erebus located in the Celtic Sea, in Wales. The project will have a 96 megawatts capacity and … [Read more...] about Renewables: Total Enters Floating Offshore Wind with a First Project in the UK
New MacBook Air Has More to Love and is Now Just $999
The Most Popular Mac Now Has Up to 2x Faster Performance, the New Magic Keyboard and Twice the Storage Apple® today updated MacBook Air®, the world’s most loved notebook, with faster performance, the new Magic Keyboard®, twice the storage and a new lower price of $999, and $899 for education.1 The new MacBook Air delivers up to two times faster CPU performance2 and up to 80 … [Read more...] about New MacBook Air Has More to Love and is Now Just $999
UAV Turbines, Inc. Demonstrates its Microturbine Engine Operating with Environmentally Friendly Natural Gas
The successful test of Monarch 5 running on natural gas shows the system’s unparalleled level of fuel flexibility as UAV Turbines transitions into production for commercial and defense customers. UAV Turbines, Inc. (UAVT), a pioneer of microturbine technology, today announced that its Monarch 5 turboshaft engine can now run on natural gas, signifying an unmatched level of … [Read more...] about UAV Turbines, Inc. Demonstrates its Microturbine Engine Operating with Environmentally Friendly Natural Gas
Apple Unveils New iPad Pro with Breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and Brings Trackpad Support to iPadOS
New Magic Keyboard Designed for iPad Pro Features a Floating Design, Backlit Keyboard and Trackpad, Delivering the Best Typing Experience Ever on iPad Apple® today announced its most advanced iPad Pro®. Now with the A12Z Bionic chip, iPad Pro is faster and more powerful than most Windows PC laptops. The new iPad Pro adds an Ultra Wide camera, studio-quality mics and a … [Read more...] about Apple Unveils New iPad Pro with Breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and Brings Trackpad Support to iPadOS
Four Companies Offering Talent Intelligence Platforms Named IDC Innovators
International Data Corporation (IDC) today published an IDC Innovators report profiling four companies offering ground-breaking tools in Talent Intelligence. The four companies are Claro, Eightfold, SeekOut, and Stratigens. IDC defines Talent Intelligence (TI) as the gathering and subsequent analysis of internal and/or external labor data in order to inform talent strategies … [Read more...] about Four Companies Offering Talent Intelligence Platforms Named IDC Innovators
Oklo Submits the First Combined License Application for an Advanced Fission Plant
Oklo’s combined license application for the Aurora powerhouse is the first to be submitted for an advanced fission plant. Oklo is the first to submit a combined license application using an entirely new structure to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The existing application and regulatory structures are based on historical nuclear reactor designs, and Oklo’s modernized … [Read more...] about Oklo Submits the First Combined License Application for an Advanced Fission Plant
Seagate Launches World’s First PCIe SSD Built for Business NAS
New IronWolf 510 SSD PCIe Gen3, M.2 NVMe delivers high-endurance performance for 24×7 caching and storage. Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in data solutions, today announced the latest in high-performance solutions for multi-user NAS environments, adding to their award-winning IronWolf® SSD product line. Seagate’s IronWolf 510 is an M.2 NVMe SSD with … [Read more...] about Seagate Launches World’s First PCIe SSD Built for Business NAS