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Posts in June 2019
Dragonfly Drone to Fly Around Saturn's Moon, Titan
Jun-28-19 By IdeaConnectionNASA has announced that it will be sending a drone helicopter to fly on Saturn's moon, Titan. The eight-rotor drone will be launched in 2026 and should arrive at its destination in 2034.
Electric Passenger Plane Could Soon Take to the Skies
Jun-26-19 By IdeaConnectionWe could soon be entering the age of electric flight as aerospace companies look at ways of tackling the industry's contribution to greenhouse gases. At the recent Paris Airshow, the Israeli company Eviation Aircraft unveiled a prototype of its electric plane which could become world's first commercial all-electric passenger aircraft.
Robotic Capsule Inspects Colons for Cancer
Jun-21-19 By IdeaConnectionScientists in the UK and the US are developing a robotic capsule that is able to inspect colons for cancer. If their work is successful the so-called Sonopill could become a viable alternative for sometimes painful and uncomfortable colonoscopies.
AI Solution Wins Agriculture Hackathon
Jun-19-19 By IdeaConnectionTo help it develop new approaches to agricultural concerns, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a two-day hackathon. Software developers, information technology professionals and technical experts were invited to create IT systems to help solve issues around water management.
NASA is Crowdsourcing a Playlist for the Moon
Jun-12-19 By IdeaConnectionWhether you're driving cross country or just down the road, music helps to pass the time and makes journeys more bearable. We all have our favorite tracks to get our fingers tapping but what would be on your playlist for a three-day journey - into space? NASA would like to know.
Open Innovation Call to Improve New York’s Air Quality
Jun-07-19 By IdeaConnectionHere's an interesting challenge to get the creative juices flowing. New York City has launched an open innovation contest for novel ideas and new technologies to mitigate the consequences of air pollution and the urban heat island effect.
Using AI to Spot Early Signs of Oral Cancer
Jun-05-19 By IdeaConnectionResearchers from the University of Kingston, London have just secured funding to explore how AI could be trained to detect the early signs of oral cancer using a mobile phone app.