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Novel PPP Facilitates Development Of Fusion Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is collaborating with private industry on cutting-edge fusion research aimed at achieving commercial fusion energy. This work, enabled through a public-private DOE grant program, supports efforts to develop high-performance fusion grade plasmas. In one such project PPPL is working

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Hackers Targeting Smart Sex Toys

New research has revealed hackers have the ability to not only get into a person's computer, but also into smart sex devices. A group of researchers reported vulnerabilities in an internet-enabled male chastity cage. This is not the first time adult sex toys or intimate tools are found vulnerable. In 2018,

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Can AI Lead To Pregnancy?

Artificial intelligence in healthcare is often a story of percentages. One 2017 study predicted AI could broadly improve patient outcomes by 30 to 40 percent. Which makes a manifold improvement in results particularly noteworthy. In this case, according to one Israeli machine learning startup, AI has the potential to boost the success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF)

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What Is TRAS?

The Theft Risk Assessment Service (TRAS) helps Suppliers assess the risk of there being Energy Theft at different homes and businesses. This helps Suppliers target their Theft investigations. How TRAS works The TRAS is a data analytics service that combines data submitted by Suppliers with wider information contained within the Experian database

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China To Double 5G Network In 2021

China is to instal over 600,000 5G base-sations in 2021, almost doubling its 5G capacity reports the Xinhua news agency. Xiao Yaqing, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, announced the plan saying it comes on top of at least 718,000 base stations nationwide. While shares of domestic switchgear providers Like Huawei,

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Erosion Control Techniques And Methods

In land development, erosion control is important. Aside from preventing water pollution due to runoff and the potential habitat loss of nearby ecosystems, erosion control also staves off soil loss and consequently, property loss. In urban areas, erosion control techniques are primarily concerned with stromwater runoff management, but soil loss

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Geotextiles: Types And Uses

Geotextiles are used in civil construction projects for soil fills to improve soil characteristics. Geotextiles make poor soil more manageable, enabling construction in places that would otherwise be unsuitable. Geotextiles are ideal materials for many infrastructure works, such as roads, harbors, landfills, drainage structures, and other civil projects. Geotextile Applications Geotextiles can

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