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Visual Control of Big Data

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Visual Control of Big Data

Data-visualization tool identifies sources of aberrant results and recomputes visualizations without them.

In the age of Big Data, visualization tools are vital. With a single glance at a graphic display, a human being can recognize patterns that a computer might fail to find even after hours of analysis.

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Less than 40% of people in the UK understand the pathologist's vital role in diagnosing cancer

August 29, 2014

On the eve of the European Congress of Pathology in London, new research shows the pathologist's critical role in tackling cancer is not widely understood.

Chalfont St Giles, 29 August 2014 -- As the European Congress of Pathology begins this weekend in London, new research from GE Healthcare shows that many people do not understand the importance of the pathologist in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer1, the most common cancer in Europe, with more than 464,000 new cases diagnosed in 2012.2

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Ideas Are Scary And Surprising

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Ideas Are Scary And Surprising

by Txchnologist staff

"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk," Thomas Edison said. Many of Edison's quotes are about the importance of inspiration and work. With these two ingredients, the optimistic tinkerer can shape raw materials into brand new things.

How Loud Is A Wind Turbine? Because wind turbines are such a...

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How Loud Is A Wind Turbine? Because wind turbines are such a...


How Loud Is A Wind Turbine?

Because wind turbines are such a great source of clean, renewable energy, they're usually greeted with a great deal of enthusiasm. But some complaints have been made that they can cause too much noise for residents living within a mile of the blades.

So just how noisy are these turbines?

Smell Of Money Could Pinch Smugglers

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Smell Of Money Could Pinch Smugglers

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by Txchnologist staff

That enticing smell of dollars might be the undoing of smugglers who move billions out of the country every year.

Researchers at a California-based company called KWJ Engineering say they are building a machine that detects the vapors given off by U.S. currency. 

A Drop Of Power Makes Hydrogen Fuel Cheaper

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A Drop Of Power Makes Hydrogen Fuel Cheaper

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by Michael Keller

**Editor’s Note: There seems to be some confusion based on readers’ comments that this post is about researchers discovering electrolysis of water. That process has been known since the 18th century. This article is about research looking to make industrial-scale hydrogen gas from water using novel electrodes that diminish the amount of electricity and precious metals needed during electrolysis.**

Green Skies of Brazil

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Green Skies of Brazil

Not every professional gets to see on a daily basis the impact of her/his work on other people's lives. If you happen to be a physician you might; however, if like me you decided to become an engineer, it is likely that you will not experience this feeling as frequently.

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GE Capital Provides $850 Million in Senior Credit Facilities to Sotheby's

August 28, 2014

CHICAGO -- GE Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it is providing auction house Sotheby's (NYSE: BID) with $850 million in senior credit facilities. The new facilities include a $250 million credit line increase and will be used for general working capital and to support the company's business strategy. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger and joint book runner on the facilities.

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GE Antares Capital Finances Nielsen & Bainbridge Acquisition of The Home Décor Companies, Creating NBGHome

August 28, 2014

CHICAGO --- GE Antares, a unit of GE Capital, announced today it served as administrative agent on a $315 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of The Home Décor Companies by Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company and GE Antares borrower. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner on this facility.

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