Delivery, drones and DHL
Locus (not to be confused with this Locus) is one of those names that’s been popping up a lot in the news — and this roundup — over the past year. Last time we spoke to the Massachusetts company, it was around a sizable raise — $1.....»»
Performance of crop-boosting bacteria may depend on delivery method
Soil bacteria may be the microscopic building blocks to greater crop growth and higher yields—while knocking down chemical fertilizer use—but University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers recently found that more blocks do not always build taller.....»»
New abortion laws face COVID-19 and resourcing hurdles
Even before the pandemic, access to safe abortion was unequal in South Australia. Now Flinders University researchers warn that delivery of high quality, safe abortion services faces another barrier after the long-awaited new abortion decriminalizati.....»»
Mirantis acquires amazee.io to improve software delivery hub for modern applications
Mirantis has acquired amazee.io, that is the ZeroOps application delivery hub built by developers to free them from cloud deployment, migrations, and operations work. The company was founded in 2017 to improve the developer experience by fully automa.....»»
Using nanodiamonds to monitor the temperature inside cells
Nanodiamonds' repertoire of applications expands constantly, including everything from ultra-fine coatings to precise drug delivery......»»
Find out why developers love Pentest as a Service (PtaaS)
Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) allows organizations of all sizes to manage an efficient pentest program with on-demand access to expert security talent and a modern SaaS delivery platform. With integrations into security and development tools and real-.....»»
Ultra-fast delivery was all the rage during the pandemic. Now these startups are trying to survive
In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention......»»
World-first experiment using drones for wildlife health checks
A University of South Australia Ph.D. student can now add "world first" to her CV after collaborating with global cinematographer Douglas Thron to accurately measure heart and breathing rates of African wildlife filmed with a drone......»»
Scientists identify "bottleneck" in drug delivery pathways in stem cells
Our bodies have evolved formidable barriers to protect themselves against foreign substances—from our skin, to our cells and every component within the cells, each part of our bodies has protective layers. These defenses, while essential, pose a si.....»»
Rivian rolls out its first batch of electric Amazon delivery vans
EV startup Rivian is finally beginning deliveries of its custom-built electric delivery vans to Amazon, an early investor in the company......»»
The USPS will buy a lot more electric next-gen delivery vans
The Postal Service will buy commercial off-the-shelf EVs as well as NGDVs. Enlarge / No, this isn't a rendering from a Pixar film; it's what the new USPS mail delivery vehicle will look like. (credit: USPS) In 2021, the Unite.....»»
Ford and GM seek U.S. OK to deploy self-driving vehicles without steering wheels
Both automakers want to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles a year, the maximum allowed under the law, for ride sharing and delivery services......»»
U.S. Postal Service plans to double EV purchases
USPS said it is proposing to purchase at least 25,000 EVs out of its initial order of 50,000 next-generation delivery vehicles from Oshkosh Defense......»»
Aurora perfects the tech it takes to stop a self-driving truck
Driver shortages and increases in home delivery, commercial trucking and logistics could meawn lucrative applications for autonomous-vehicle technology if developers can prove that their self-driving technology is fail safe......»»
How drones in Ukraine are providing humanitarian aid
As the war in Ukraine continues, one company is providing drones to help aid in the crisis. We sat down with CEO and president Cameron Chell of Draganfly Innovations to discuss how their drones are helping to provide humanitarian aid, provide reconna.....»»
Ford Europe halts orders for Focus, Fiesta amid delivery backlogs
Ford Europe has stopped taking orders for the models as deliveries stretch into 2023 because of supply problems......»»
A helping hand for Mars
The mission to return Martian samples back to Earth will see a European 2.5 meter-long robotic arm pick up tubes filled with precious soil from Mars and transfer them to a rocket for an historic interplanetary delivery......»»
Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems
It hopes the platform will let firms train drones and air taxis virtually without risking crashes......»»
UK set to have world"s biggest automated drone superhighway
Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones......»»
Haystack Secure Delivery protects sensitive and proprietary internal communications
Haystack announced Secure Delivery, a feature that deters unattributed, unauthorized sharing of sensitive information and keeps internal communications internal. “Taking an email out of context can be disastrous. Leaking company information can.....»»
Wing builds bigger and smaller drones for more deliveries
One of the leading companies in the drone delivery game has taken the wraps off several new autonomous aircraft as it continues to build out its platform......»»