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UAE University researchers working on microalgae for biodiesel

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A team of researchers from the Chemical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have been working on a project called “Microalgae for Biodiesel” since 2010. This could have a profound impact on future energy needs and the environment.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. Earlier post.).

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Toyota to collaborate in research for the creation of H2-based society in the United Arab Emirates

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Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to collaborate with Masdar, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Air Liquide, and Toyota distributor Al-Futtaim Motors in a joint research program to explore the potential of hydrogen energy use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the creation of a sustainable, low-carbon society.

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Competition Spurs Robotics and AI Innovations for Maritime Challenges

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The MBZIRC had two previous iterations that were organized by Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. And the maritime environment actually lends itself really well to those kinds of applications.” And the maritime environment actually lends itself really well to those kinds of applications.” —Dr. There's a white-paper phase.

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Video Friday: Ameca Humanoid

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CTU ] Carnegie Mellon University's Iris rover is bolted in and ready for its journey to the moon. ETH Zurich ] Cassie Blue autonomously navigates on the second floor of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan. The tiny rover passed a huge milestone on Wednesday, Dec. metre-tall green architectural sculpture. [

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Building a Zero Trust Security Model for Autonomous Systems

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Just last year, a half dozen precisely targeted malicious drones managed to slow oil production in Saudi Arabia for days, and more recently, several low-cost drones caused significant damage to oil tankers in the UAE. 5 In another effort, UAE teams used drones to plant 6.25 million trees in only two days. hyperautomation.

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