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Although the first carbon capture methods surfaced nearly a century ago, advances in the technology are rapidly reshaping the field.

Capturing Carbon

Can carbon-capture technologies take the heat off climate change?

From ACM News Samuel Greengard | September 21, 2023

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NASA Detects Signal from Voyager 2 After Losing Contact Due to Wrong Command

The U.S. National Aeronautical and Space Administration detected a signal from the Voyager 2 probe more than a week after transmission ceased. The Guardian (U.K.)
From ACM TechNews | August 2, 2023

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Rentokil Pilots Facial Recognition System as Way to Exterminate Rats

U.K. pest control services provider Rentokil is testing facial recognition software as a tool for rat extermination. The Guardian (U.K.)
From ACM TechNews | January 23, 2023

From ACM TechNews

Self-Driving Stroller Aims to Reduce Parents' Stress, for £2,700

At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Canadian startup Glüxkind showcased its Ella self-driving stroller The Guardian (U.K.)
From ACM TechNews | January 6, 2023