Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took another significant diagnostic action during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). The FDA issued the fourth COVID-19 diagnostic Emergency Use Authorization to Thermo Fisher for its TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit. "This action today shows our agency's dedication to working around the clock to review and authorize diagnostics during … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Thermo Fisher
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Microsoft announces change to its board of directors
Microsoft Corp. today announced that Co-Founder and Technology Advisor Bill Gates stepped down from the company's Board of Directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change. He will continue to serve as Technology Advisor to CEO Satya Nadella and other leaders … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces change to its board of directors
Over 50,000 visitors turn to virtual exhibition platform, a safe alternative to live physical shows amidst spread of Coronavirus
Operators of the V-Ex virtual exhibition platform have confirmed that over 50,000 people have recently visited online digital trade shows, sales environments and conferences. The unfortunate spread of Coronavirus has resulted in many exhibitors and visitors seeking a safe alternative to live physical shows. "Large corporations and some progressive exhibition businesses were … [Read more...] about Over 50,000 visitors turn to virtual exhibition platform, a safe alternative to live physical shows amidst spread of Coronavirus
Medicago Announces Production of a Viable Vaccine Candidate for COVID-19
Medicago, a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Quebec City, announced today that they have successfully produced a Virus-Like Particle (VLP) of the coronavirus just 20 days after obtaining the SARS-CoV-2 (virus causing the COVID-19 disease) gene. Production of the VLP is the first step in developing a vaccine for COVID-19, which will now undergo preclinical testing for … [Read more...] about Medicago Announces Production of a Viable Vaccine Candidate for COVID-19
DOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Israel Innovation Authority Announce U.S.-Israel Energy Center Winners
$27.6M awarded to three U.S.-Israeli consortia in the areas of Fossil Energy, Energy Storage, and Energy-Water Nexus On Friday, March 6, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette and Israel's Minister of Energy Dr. Yuval Steinitz announced three winners to receive up to $27.6 million under the U.S.-Israel Energy Center competitive funding opportunity. Three consortia, … [Read more...] about DOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Israel Innovation Authority Announce U.S.-Israel Energy Center Winners
Total to Build the Largest Battery-based Energy Storage Project in France
The development of renewable energy that is intermittent and decentralized requires the security of the electricity grid through flexible electricity storage capacities, especially in the form of batteries. Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) launches a battery-based energy storage project in Mardyck, at the Flandres Center, in Dunkirk’s port district. With a storage … [Read more...] about Total to Build the Largest Battery-based Energy Storage Project in France
The Open Group: Platform for Improved Use of Open Source Software Provided from €4.5M European Research and Development Project
The Open Group Joins Leading European Universities, Research Centers, Developers, and Open Source Forge Providers to Deliver Advanced Technologies for Searching, Selecting, and Maintaining Open Source Code Today, The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology consortium, and the University of L’Aquila announced a partnership with a consortium of leading European research … [Read more...] about The Open Group: Platform for Improved Use of Open Source Software Provided from €4.5M European Research and Development Project
Canon U.S.A. Chairman and CEO Yoroku Adachi Retiring, Kazuto Ogawa Appointed as President and CEO of Canon U.S.A.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced that Mr. Yoroku Adachi, the company's chairman and CEO, is retiring. His last day of work will be March 31, 2020. Mr. Adachi, who also is retiring as executive vice president of Canon Inc. in Japan and Chairman and CEO of Canon Solutions America, has enjoyed a distinguished 50-year career with Canon that … [Read more...] about Canon U.S.A. Chairman and CEO Yoroku Adachi Retiring, Kazuto Ogawa Appointed as President and CEO of Canon U.S.A.
Westinghouse eVinci Micro Reactor Awarded U.S. Department Of Defense Funding For Mobile Reactor Design
Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that its eVinci™ micro reactor was awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Project Pele, a mobile nuclear reactor prototyping program. The funding will be used to finalize the design for a prototype of Westinghouse's defense-eVinci (DeVinci™) mobile nuclear power plant (MNPP). "We are honored to … [Read more...] about Westinghouse eVinci Micro Reactor Awarded U.S. Department Of Defense Funding For Mobile Reactor Design
Rise of RISC-V
"As it prepares to celebrate the 10th year since its inception, RISC-V is showing the most dangerous trait in any competitor, the ability to redefine the ecosystem." Source: How risky is RISC-V to Arm, Intel and the others? Very RISC-V and Open POWER Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) Fortunes are Rising, Market Analysis … [Read more...] about Rise of RISC-V