Scientists hunting for aliens investigate radio beam from nearby star closest to sun
A tantalising signal from the direction of Proxima Centauri was picked up by the Parkes telescope in Australia in April and May of last year, and analysis into possible extraterrestrial life has been underway ever since
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published : 17 Dec 2020 at 04:00 Ms Poramaporn, centre right, and Mr Dehpanah, centre left, announce the partnership between BDMS and Plug and Play Tech Center to develop innovation for a new paradigm of medical treatment.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc (BDMS) has partnered with Silicon Valley-based innovation platform Plug and Play Tech Center to draw on its network of global startups to incorporate new technologies into the hospital group s business units. We believe a strong global network enables us to move forward more effectively. Plug and Play s global community helps open new doors to accelerate innovations to improve and add value to our products and services, said BDMS president Poramaporn Prasarttong-osoth.
By Celine Castronuovo - 12/18/20 02:12 PM EST
Scientists involved in a project in search of alien life are now investigating a mysterious radio wave signal that appears to have come from Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the sun.
The Guardian reported the finding Friday, writing that the emission was picked up during 30 hours of observations by the Parkes telescope in Australia in April and May last year.
Scientists working on the Breakthrough Listen Project have been investigating the emission since its detection, although the source still remains unclear. However, the Guardian reported that scientists found a shift in the beam’s frequency is consistent with the movement of a planet.
From factory to tower: construction goes high tech
Probuild is tapping the internet of things to track materials and even pay suppliers faster. In time, this may even let it do more building work itself.
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Probuild is tapping the internet of things to track its supply chain and to automate safety processes on building projects. This new technology also provides a way to tackle one of the most problematic parts of construction – the prompt payment of suppliers and subcontractors.
Going up: Probuild is using bluetooth technology to track materials and equipment – such as the protective cages at the top levels – on its Victoria University office tower in central Melbourne.
Tri-D Dynamics Inc. and Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. plan to develop smart pipes, like the one pictured above, that will integrate sensors and electronics to enable digital supply chain tracking and bring the benefits of digitally-connected infrastructure to the energy industry.
Embedded sensors and electronics will enable digital tracking of the pipes, called Oil Country Tubular Goods, or OCTG, over their lifecycle - from fabrication at the mill to transportation, storage and incorporation into the wellbore. The partnership will provide Exploration and Production (E&P) customers with increased accuracy, reliability, transparency and efficiency for one of the most critical pieces of well infrastructure.