68 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2019
How China Built a Single-photon Detector
That Works in Space
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One of the emerging uses for single photons is
to pack them with quantum information and
send them to another location. This technique,
known as quantum communication, exploits
the laws of physics to make sure the informa-
tion cannot be read by any eavesdropper.
Kirigami Inspires New Method for
Wearable Sensors
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As wearable sensors become more prevalent,
the need for a material resistant to damage
from the stress and strains of the human body's
natural movement becomes ever more crucial.
To that end, researchers at the University of Illi-
nois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a
method of adopting kirigami architectures to
help materials become more strain tolerant and
more adaptable to movement.
Digital Platform Experimentation Project
Uses Quantum-inspired Computing and
Deep Learning Technology
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Fujitsu Limited, the Singapore Management
University (SMU), and the Agency for Science,
Technology, and Research (A*STAR)'s Institute
of High-Performance Computing, announced
the launch of the Digital Platform Experimen-
tation Project.
Bosch Sends Sensor System to ISS
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With the help of Bosch's SoundSee technol-
ogy, it is possible to analyze the informa-
tion contained in emitted noises. In a research
partnership, Bosch and Astrobotic are explor-
ing ways to use the technology on the Inter-
national Space Station to determine whether
machines or their individual components need
repair or replacement.
Meet Ari, the Smart Bike That Helps
You Catch Green Lights
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With more bikes than ever taking to the city
streets, researchers have designed an e-bike
that could help riders cruise the "green wave"
while also improving trust between humans
and machines.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Announces Finalists for Ninth Annual
Hiring Our Heroes Awards
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
announced the finalists for the ninth annual
Hiring Our Heroes awards. The 24 finalists
demonstrated leadership in addressing the
challenges faced by veterans, transitioning
service members, military spouses, and mili-
tary caregivers in their search for meaningful
employment.
How NASA Is Helping Humans Reach
the Red Planet, Using GPUs
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A group of NASA scientists and engineers is
working with colleagues from Old Domin-
ion University and NVIDIA to simulate with
unprecedented accuracy the physics needed to
land the first manned Mars mission. To do so,
they're using the fastest supercomputer in the
world, the NVIDIA GPU-powered Summit sys-
tem at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Solar Cars at $15 Billion:
Just the Beginning
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Solar vehicle bodywork has just progressed
from curiosity to key enabling technology.
A new IDTechEx report, "Solar Cars, Buses,
Trucks, Trains 2020-2030" explains why and
forecasts the next ten years with solar cars at
$15 billion just a beginning.
