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LogX: DARPA Aims to Fix Supply Chain « Breaking Defense
A National Guard fuel convoy at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif. DARPA plans to use machine learning and agile software development to remake the Defense Department’s logistics and supply chain operations. The goal of the $55 million, 43-month program is to move from a lumbering behemoth that often puts the wrong parts …
Fujitsu’s new blockchain-based technology aims to enable safer online transactions
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed technology based on a DID utilizing blockchain that analyzes the risk of falsification and the trustworthiness of the other party’s personal credentials in online transactions. Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Fujitsu Ltd (TYO:6702), has developed a digital identity technology that makes it possible for individual users and …
Simulated driving study aims to increase trust in technology and road safety
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Yiqi Zhang, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering at Penn State, aims to make the roads a safer place for all drivers by better understanding the interactions between human drivers and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. Zhang received a grant from the National Science Foundation Directorate for Computer and Information Science …
NAM center for science and technology aims to boost ties with Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s vice presidency for science and technology and the Center for Science & Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Center) aim to boost ties through launching joint programs, ISNA reported on Tuesday. The Iranian vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari and NAM S&T Center Director General Amitava …
‘Innovative Iloilo’ roadmap aims to tap technology, science for better local governance
BW FILE PHOTO By Emme Rose S. Santiagudo, Correspondent THE DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology (DoST) and stakeholders in Iloilo City are working on the “Innovative Iloilo” plan, a roadmap towards better governance using science, technology and innovations (STI). “In 2017, Iloilo City was named as one of the 25 digital cities in the country. …
Dwarfism drug aims to boost healthy growth
Image copyright Jenn Short Scientists hope a new type of medication could boost healthy growth in children born with dwarfism. Sam Short, nine, from south London has been on the treatment for three years as part of an international trial. It is experimental but experts hope the drug can stop some of the medical complications …
Ferring Collaboration with Digital Health Innovators WOOM Aims to Help More People Build Families Faster
SAINT-PREX, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Collaboration sees Ferring fuse fertility expertise with personalised tech solution from digital health innovators, WOOM Insights generated could help inform moves to improve access for people seeking fertility treatment, e.g. reducing the time for a woman to seek a consultation with a specialist Collaboration represents Ferring’s commitment to advancing reproductive medicine and …
New technology aims to warn public of impending fire danger before it happens – Story
CLAREMONT, Calif. (FOX 11) – After some of the most devastating wildfires in recent history, some Southland utilities are taking drastic action to prevent another wildfire tragedy. Tom Rolinski is the new guy at Southern California Edison. Ten months ago he was hired to be the company’s Fire Meteorologist as fire season continues getting longer and more difficult. …
United aims to improve passenger connections with new technology – Business Traveller
United Airlines is rolling out technology which it hopes will improve the experience for customers connecting between its flights. The carrier says that the Connection Saver tool – which was initially launched at Denver International in February and subsequently at Chicago O’Hare – works by automatically identifying “departing flights that can be held for connecting …