For Wikipedia’s 20th anniversary, students across Africa add vital information to site

Through the Moleskine Foundation and WikiAfrica, students are trying to address the lack of information about Africa on Wikipedia. Adama Sanneh, co-founder and CEO of the Moleskine Foundation, helping a…

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New technique could help predict volcanic eruptions years in advance

Scientists have developed a new satellite data based early warning technique that could one day be used to predict volcanic eruptions years before they take place, and help decide which volcanoes should be fitted with sensitive monitoring equipment.

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Alexa-enabled sticky note printer churns out user-dictated reminders

Despite the current onslaught of "smart" devices, the humble handwritten sticky-note reminder is still hanging in there. That said, Amazon is planning on giving it a high-tech makeover of its own, with the Smart Sticky Note Printer.

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Startup launches three electric rides, reveals motorcycles in development

California's X Mobility Motors has launched its first three products – an electric skateboard, an electric kickscooter and a folding ebike. But perhaps even more enticing are plans to launch a couple of electric motorcycles later in the year.

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Half-mile-long design institute to rise at the foot of Phoenix Mountain

Shenzhen, China, isn't exactly lacking in huge buildings but an ambitious new university is slated to measure 708 m long, or almost half a mile. The building will be topped by a green roof that hosts parks, sports grounds, and pathways.

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New FS+ Flow Sensor From Turck with Quick Teach and Delta Flow Monitoring

Technology should make your work easier and be readily available, intuitive and adaptable. A truly ingenious industrial design both amazes users and helps the...

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