Month: December 2019
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Soft Material Developed With Magnetic Response
Researchers created a new soft polymer plastic with magnetic properties that can be programmed to change shape and recall previous shapes.
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Synthetic Bio Company Acquired in $2.35B Deal
A company developing protein-like therapies for cancer from synthetic bacteria is being acquired by drug maker Sanofi in a deal valued at $2.35 billion.
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Rice Univ, Shell Partner on Sustainable Carbon
Rice University and the energy company Shell launched a program to sustainably produce carbon derived from splitting rather than burning hydrocarbons.
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What Expanding a Business Looks Like
We are going to look at some of the major ways that you might expand a business, and what you can expect to happen when you do.
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A.I. Harnessed to Detect Cancer Cells
A software package using an image-aided form of machine learning can quickly identify and classify tumor from other cells in lung cancer images.
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Subtle Effects of Interior Design into Our Emotions
It’s no surprise that shade is a significant component of just how we experience the environment around us.
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Report – U.S. Needs Regional Technology Centers
Growth patterns in the U.S. show a concentration of technology development in a few cities, with new policies and investments needed to encourage innovation elsewhere.
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Infographic – Most in US Say Climate Change Affects Them
A solid majority of Americans now says that climate change affects their communities, a finding that could affect future state and federal public policies.
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Bioprinting Ear Tissue Tagged Rare Disease Treatment
A company developing 3-D printed outer ear tissue received a rare pediatric disease designation on its treatment designed for children.
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University Opens Geothermal Entrepreneurship Center
A federally-funded research and entrepreneurship center is underway to adapt and commercialize geothermal energy technologies from the oil and gas industry.