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The Rockefeller University » With tiny technological tweezers, researchers uncover new aspects of cell division
CMG helicase (grey) forms a ring that surrounds DNA and “unzips” the molecule as it slides along its length. The body’s cells are constantly dividing—which, somewhat counterintuitively, means that they’re constantly multiplying. Because when a cell divides it doesn’t split into two useless halves, but rather into two fully functional cells. For this scheme …
Technological Innovation and Content Resources Drive Success of iQIYI’s First Chinese Virtual Idol Band “RiCH BOOM”
Prior to this holographic performance, only pre-recorded interactions between virtual characters and human beings were available as real-time response from the virtual character is considered too technically challenging to achieve. For this Event, iQIYI applied real-time interactive technologies, such as the game engine UE4, to reduce the time consumption of production. This allows RiCH BOOM …
U.S. economic, technological decoupling from China hurts innovation: industry expert – Xinhua
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — Any attempt to decouple the United States from China economically and technologically will surely undermine innovation and hurt cultural exchanges between the two countries, a senior Silicon Valley investor said Friday. Although both the United States and China have their due concern about technologies that impact their national security, …
Technological Changes in Recruitment and How Job Seekers Should Adapt
These days, technology is at the forefront of nearly all human activities—changing the way things are done whether you’re a student, a teacher, a business owner, or an employee. And one area that has been greatly shaped by technology is hiring. Professionals in the recruitment industry can attest that there’s a huge difference between hiring …
Technological legacy of the Apollo era is much more complicated than you think
You’ve probably heard this argument in favour of investing massive amounts of public money into ambitious space ventures: That it will have knock-on effects in the development of technology. Things we can’t even imagine now! Just look at the Apollo era: It led to the invention of absorbent disposable diapers! And Teflon! And Velcro! The …
How Century-Old Companies Are Thinking About Technological Change
If you’re a 160-year-old company, technology isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential for your survival. At a Fortune Brainstorm Tech breakout session Tuesday, business leaders gathered to discuss how to transform their business in a landscape of relentless competition. Jill Ramsey, the chief digital officer of Macy’s, said her company is grappling with the ever-changing …
No Technological Grounds For Banning Huawei From UK 5G Infrastructure, MPs Tell Government
BRAZIL – 2019/07/11: In this photo illustration a Huawei logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images There are no technological grounds for banning Huawei from UK’s 5G telecommunications infrastructure, according to members of parliament (MPs) who sit on the Science and Technology …
The new global technological divide
This year is proving to be something of a watershed in technology. Government and professional bodies are considering or acting on controls around technologies such as artificial intelligence and encryption. The United States, like Australia and New Zealand, banned high-risk companies from being involved in its 5G systems. Data sovereignty policies are aiding protectionism and …
Huawei ramps up its technological Cold War propaganda
Why UK plans to use Huawei tech in 5G networks despite US pressure A complex set of considerations will have informed the UK’s decision-making around 5G. Read more: https://zd.net/2GVpVWs If 5G is the symbol of technology’s new Cold War, which it is, then Huawei is China’s flag-bearer in that contest. Huawei’s founder and chief executive …
Naval Engineers Must ‘Lean In’ to Advance Technological Agility > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Story
Rebuilding “strategic momentum” and growing advantages in the maritime domain are challenges Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson addressed in “A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority, Version 2.0,” which updated a 2016 document. At an annual meeting of the American Society of Naval Engineers today in Washington, Richardson said meeting those challenges is a “human …