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Technology Transfer

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local-economy16 days ago

Huntsville's Eli Lilly Win Shows Birmingham's Vulnerability

Huntsville's success in attracting Eli Lilly's new pharma plant highlights its growing economic strength and ability to win major projects, surpassing Birmingham, which struggles with translating research into commercial products. The article emphasizes the need for Birmingham to focus on effective economic development and regional collaboration, drawing lessons from Alabama's successful auto industry growth and past achievements like the Mercedes-Benz project.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA's Latest Astronaut Recruitment and Milestones in Space Exploration"

NASA is recruiting astronauts for future missions to the Moon and Mars, while also offering opportunities for researchers and businesses to conduct experiments and develop products in space through the ISS National Laboratory. The agency is also promoting open-source science, providing tools like the Spot the Station app for tracking the International Space Station, and offering internship programs and career opportunities for those interested in space exploration. Additionally, NASA is focused on technology transfer to ensure that innovations developed for space exploration are available to the public.

space-technology-and-innovation1 year ago

"NASA's Space Tech Spinoffs: Innovations Transforming Earth and Beyond"

NASA's annual Spinoff book highlights numerous technologies developed for space exploration that have been adapted for broader use on Earth, including medical innovations, aircraft-routing technology, disc brake designs, disaster recovery software, and 3D printing methods. These innovations have impacted everyday lives and industries, with examples such as wireless arthroscopes, diagnostic technologies, and even certain types of toothpaste originating from NASA's efforts. The Spinoff book also features developments under NASA's Artemis campaign and promising future spinoffs, showcasing the agency's commitment to advancing technologies and fostering partnerships for broader applications.

politics2 years ago

G7 Leaders Unite to Address China's Economic Coercion and Global Issues.

President Biden and leaders of six other democracies at the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, pledged to take measures to prevent the transfer of sensitive technology and protect nations from China's intimidation tactics. The leaders singled out China as a major concern and vowed to counter its influence. Biden is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday.