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DOT awarding up to $435M for 34 University Transportation Centers

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding up to $435 million in grant awards for 34 University Transportation Centers (UTC). Consortium members: Arizona State University, Blinn Community College (TX), Michigan State University, Rutgers University and Texas A&M University. $4

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UT Dallas researchers use 2D MoS2 as protective layer for Li-metal anodes in Li-S batteries; extended cycle life

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Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have used two-dimensional (2D) MoS 2 (molybdenum disulfide) as a protective layer for Li-metal anodes, greatly improving the performances of Li–S batteries.

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Prototype PNNL, UW webapp predicts parking space availability for delivery drivers

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A collaboration between Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Washington’s Urban Freight Lab has developed a prototype webapp that combines smart sensors and machine learning to predict parking space availability. —Giacomo Dalla Chiara, a postdoctoral scholar from the Urban Freight Lab.

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Mie University team working on aqueous li-air batteries; 300 Wh/kg

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Researchers at Mie University in Japan have developed a new protected lithium electrode for aqueous lithium/air rechargeable batteries. They presented their work at the 247 th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Dallas.

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SwRI and UTD search for US lithium resources in a collaborative project

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) geoscientists are combining forces to find US lithium resources. The post SwRI and UTD search for US lithium resources in a collaborative project appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Study links air pollution to increased emergency department visits for heart and lung disease

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New research by George Mason University found that exposure to certain air pollutants is linked to increased emergency department (ED) visits for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. cities including Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; St. nitrogen oxides) and secondary (e.g.

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Protecting quantum computers from adversarial attacks

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A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas has developed an approach with an industry collaborator to give quantum computers a layer of protection against adversarial attacks. The post Protecting quantum computers from adversarial attacks appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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