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Chihuahua stands as national leader in Innovation and Economy
CHIHUAHUA – According to the State Competitiveness Index (ICE) 2024 prepared by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), the state of Chihuahua stood out in areas such as Foreign Direct Investment and Merchandise Exports. The study details that the synergy and collaboration between the public and productive sectors, placed the state of Chihuahua as a…
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HMD Tomcat: A fusion of Nokia Lumia nostalgia and modern innovation
In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphones, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has been known for its commitment to both nostalgia and innovation. The latest buzz in the tech world suggests that HMD Global is gearing up to unveil a new smartphone dubbed the “HMD Tomcat,” featuring a design reminiscent of the iconic Nokia…
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Key Vote Alert – “YES ” on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT 21) Act
The Club for Growth urges all Representatives to vote YES on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT 21) Act. The results of this vote will be included in the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2024 congressional scorecard. The emergence of digital assets presents a unique and historic opportunity for the United States.…
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P&G Innovation Series: Meet the Plant Manager Running the World’s Largest Family Care Site
Mehoopany Family Care Plant Manager Cecilia Colburn runs the largest Family Care site in the world. She is responsible for 90 acres of machinery that produce 100s of cases of Bounty and Charmin products. “A doctor once told me what I do is a lot like managing triage in the ER,” she says. “I take…
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Tech Innovation Aids in Identifying Invasive Species
As the 2024 invasive species week commences, the Environment Agency has announced the introduction of new technology to help further identify invasive non-native species in UK waters. The UK is home to over 2000 non-native plants and animals which have originated from all over the world, with many species living in rivers across the UK.…
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Electric vehicle innovation summit arrives at critical time, says UAE official
The 2024 Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (Evis) taking place in Abu Dhabi comes at a critical time as the world seeks to reach net zero emissions by the year 2050, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure’s undersecretary for energy and petroleum affairs said on Monday. “As government, we play an active role in increasing…
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From Tetris to Tech Startups: How Hawaii is Fostering Innovation
Hawaii may be best known for its beaches and tourism industry, but it’s also becoming a hotbed for tech innovation and startups. It might be hard to believe, but Hawaii is the epicenter of all things Tetris. The company founders are headquartered here and using their success to fund various startups. “We’re trying to create…
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Prof. Kunjapur wins 2024 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation | UD College of Engineering
Aditya Kunjapur, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has won the 2024 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation. This award recognizes researchers who have made significant advances using protected or licensed materials, such as proprietary drugs, diagnostics, or other healthcare-related technologies. Kunjapur was named the Grand Prize winner based on the findings presented in…
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Toward Responsible Innovation: Evaluating Risks and Opportunities in Open Generative AI
Generative AI (Gen AI), capable of producing robust content based on input, is poised to impact various sectors like science, economy, education, and the environment. Extensive socio-technical research aims to understand the broad implications, acknowledging risks and opportunities. A debate surrounds the openness of Gen AI models, with some advocating for open release to benefit…
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Silfab Solar Selected for $5M DOE Innovation Award
Paolo Maccario Silfab Solar has been selected for an innovation award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to continue its development of back-contact N-type cells demonstrating efficiencies of at least 26%. The company is developing the cells on a 300 MW pilot line, which is set to operate alongside Silfab’s main N-type cell manufacturing…