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22:45 GMT, January 30, 2019

E-cigarettes found to be more effective than nicotine replacement treatments

A clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London found that e-cigarettes are nearly twice as effective as nicotine replacement treatments at helping smokers quit.  […]
12:44 GMT, January 30, 2019

ARTIST, an AI, accelerates the development of new technologies

Researchers have developed ARTIST, an AI that accelerates the development of new technologies significantly. ‘ARTIST,’ stands for Artificial Intelligence for Spectroscopy. It can instantly determine how […]
11:11 GMT, January 30, 2019

3D printing microstructures that change shape at different temperatures

Researchers have found a way of 3D printing microstructures that change shape under the influence of light or temperature. We can already use laser-based 3D printing […]
15:58 GMT, January 29, 2019

Harley Davidson disappoints with worse-than expected Q4 results

Harley-Davidson Inc reported lower-than expected adjusted profit (excluding restructuring and tariff costs) of $0.17 per share in the fourth quarter. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv, on average, […]
14:44 GMT, January 29, 2019

PG&E files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after California wildfires

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the Northern District of California on Tuesday. The power provider has faced […]
00:44 GMT, January 29, 2019

US federal government shutdown cost the economy $11 billion, CBO estimates

The five-week US federal government shutdown cost the economy $11 billion, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO examined […]
17:07 GMT, January 28, 2019

3D printing energy-harvesting piezoelectric materials at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech engineers have developed a new process to 3D print energy-harvesting piezoelectric materials. Piezoelectricity is the ability of some crystals to generate a voltage (electricity) […]
19:29 GMT, January 27, 2019

Tesco reportedly plans on cutting up to 15,000 jobs in £1.5 billion cost-saving initiative

British retail giant Tesco could cut 15,000 jobs and close some fresh food counters and bakeries as part of a £1.5 billion cost-saving initiative, according to […]