Microsoft for Startups MEA celebrates graduation of second cohort of GrowthX Accelerator program
Microsoft for Startups, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), graduated 21 startups from the second GrowthX Accelerator program. Microsoft for Startups, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi…
Webinar on Genomic Characterization of Neuromuscular Disorders in Pakistan Held
COMSTECH, PCMD, Royan Institute, jointly organized international webinar on “Genomic Characterization of Neuromuscular Disorders in Pakistan”. COMSTECH, Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD), Royan Institute, Mustafa…
Walmart is acquiring Memomi, an AR startup powering virtual try-on for eyewear
Walmart is expanding its array of virtual try-on services for shoppers with today’s news that it’s planning to acquire Memomi, an AR optical tech company and current Walmart partner offering…
Proteins in the eye may predict which macular degeneration patients need life-long treatment
In a study of eye fluid from 38 patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have found that levels of a specific protein appear to help accurately predict whether people…
Can Dual-Use Solar Panels Provide Power and Share Space With Crops?
In its 150-year history, Paul Knowlton’s farm in Grafton, Mass., has produced vegetables, dairy products and, most recently, hay. The evolution of the farm’s use turned on changing markets and…
NASA: Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for Alien Life on Distant Worlds
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing an intriguing concept that would allow potential planetary missions to chase interesting clues in subsurface oceans Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for…
Tesla big battery operator fined for power rules breach
The Tesla big battery operator of the 150 MW/193 MWh Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia has been fined $900,000 after being sued by the Australian Energy Regulator for failing…
Major Breakthrough Puts Dream of Unlimited, Clean Nuclear Fusion Energy Within Reach
The old joke is that nuclear fusion is always 30 years away. However, the dream of plentiful clean energy is no laughing matter as we meet an ITER researcher to…
Tencent seeks to expand game technology application to other sectors
Tencent Games, one of the most profitable gaming giants in the world, is exploring expanding the application of game-related technologies to other sectors. At its yearly Tencent Games Annual Conference,…
Plant immune defenses are weakened by rising temperatures
Heat waves are not good for people, but they can be just as bad for certain plants. Hot conditions and rising temperatures can affect the immune systems of plants such…
Al-Jalajel launches Holodoctor service for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel launches the “Holodoctor” service for medical consultations in cooperation with Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC). The project will offer modern medical services to pilgrims during…
Capital Police To Shift Offices On Solar Energy
Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has decided to shift all its offices on solar energy in line with the prime minister’s ‘Turnaround’ initiative Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has decided…