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Using AI To Understand Smell

The Horizons Tracker

The latest example in the field comes via new research from the University of California, Riverside, which highlights how machine learning is used to understand what a chemical smells like. “We now can use artificial intelligence to predict how any chemical is going to smell to humans, ” the researchers say.

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Bringing Automation To Farming In Europe

The Horizons Tracker

The project aims to accelerate the use of automation in farming across Europe. The project entails a couple of solutions for automating various agricultural processes. While robotic technology doesn’t appear quite ready to plug that gap yet, the EU-funded ROBS4CROPS demonstrates the progress that is being made.

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The New Wearable That Can Detect Fatigue In Real-Time

The Horizons Tracker

As such, the material is ideal for biosensors that aim to detect very small changes in chemical concentration. The project has been a few years in gestation, with the team previously working on a MXene composite electrode that was enclosed within an armband-based sensor.

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Features to Look for When Buying Shipping Containers

Strategy Driven

Size Choosing the right size of a shipping container is an important factor in your project. The container may have been treated with pesticides or other chemicals depending on its previous use. You will need to determine which is the best fit for your project. Another consideration is the condition of the container.

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John Butman: An interview by Bob Morris

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8 Ways To Design a High-Trust Culture

Leading Blog

Paul Zak, the author of The Trust Factor , has shown that “when someone is tangibly trusted by a stranger, the brain synthesizes the signaling chemical oxytocin” and “ the more trust one is shown, the more the brain produces oxytocin.” Empower people to share their expertise and allow them to choose how to do projects.

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What are the Best Green Business Ideas?

Strategy Driven

From upcycled furniture to creating products out of recyclable materials, there is a vast amount of DIY projects that you can try your hand at. This includes taking tourists to participate in conservation-projects or creating eco-friendly accommodation, such as hotels that have solar-powered electricity. Eco-Friendly Travel.

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