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A research team from the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences have synthesised the material that is perfect for protection of respiratory organs, analytical research and other practical purposes. An almost weightless fabric made of nylon nanofibers with a diameter less than 15 nm beats any other similar materials in terms of filtering and optical properties.

The Ponemon Institute, an independent researcher on privacy, data protection and information security policy, has produced a survey, in conjunction with RogueWave and Security Innovation, on car cyber security, with contributions from over 500 automotive developers, engineers and executives, primarily from automotive OEMs and Tier One suppliers.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the establishment of Industrial Knowledge, a new business unit that will play a key role in accelerating expansion of Yokogawa’s business in asset intensive industries through the provision of cloud-based advanced solutions. Expansion of the advanced solution business, whose goal is to maximise performance for our customers through the attainment of operational excellence, is one of the important stra...

Google has released a custom map called 'Places of Pride', which allows people to add rainbow pride pins to mark places that mean something special to them. Google has invited members and supporters of the LGBT community at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day to share love stories, memories and moments on the world map.

SPS IPC Drives was the highlight for the electric automation industry in 2015. Facts and figures of the detailed analysis as well as of the exhibitor and visitor survey speak for themselves. The international trade fair for electric automation, systems and components convinced the highly qualified exhibitors and visitors with new records again in 2015.

Microsoft is using dogs to demonstrate its machine learning chops. In the latest display of the power of deep neural networks, the Microsoft Garage incubation lab released an iPhone app and web app called “Fetch!,” which identifies the breed of a dog based on a picture. Like the previous apps and services in the series, it’s powered by Microsoft’s Project Oxford artificial intelligence platform.

Nanotechnology, the ability to manipulate structures on an atomic level, has the potential to revolutionise our world. From creating artificial skin that allows the user to “feel,” to using nanoscopic algae “backpacks” to deliver chemotherapy treatment, it is a technological field that constantly breaks new ground.

There are thousands of asteroids in Earth’s vicinity, some containing vast amounts of water and metals that could be utilised for use in space and back on Earth. The only problem is that we don’t have any good methods of accessing them at the moment. That could be all set to change though, as Luxembourg has announced it will invest in companies that want to mine asteroids.

This Sunday’s Super Bowl, taking place in Santa Clara, California, between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, has been declared a ‘no-drone zone’ by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who have placed a 32 mile no-fly zone around the Levi’s Stadium.

“One rarely experiences moments in which it becomes crystal clear how important and rewarding it can be to defy all the naysayers, to steadfastly pursue a vision and to work unwaveringly for years to bring it to fruition.” That’s how Horst Hörtner, Director, Ars Electronica Futurelab, summarised what was going through his head when 100 drones took off in pursuit of a world record in November 2015.