Aerosol

Uber Freight Accelerates Across Europe, with 100% growth YOY of Managed Transportation Services and 200 Million EUR Freight Under Management (FUM)

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This fuels Uber Freight's global momentum, as the company now has surpassed $18 billion in freight under management worldwide, showcasing the extensive reach of its software and services.

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  • This fuels Uber Freight's global momentum, as the company now has surpassed $18 billion in freight under management worldwide, showcasing the extensive reach of its software and services.
  • The European logistics market, which is expected to reach 1.17 trillion EUR by 2029 , is growing in both size and complexity.
  • Data-driven partnership: Going beyond technology, McBride and Uber Freight collaborate to optimise processes, troubleshoot challenges, and continuously improve logistics performance.
  • Kronos selected Uber Freight as their strategic global supply chain partner for their European business, with a strong focus on advancing sustainability goals.

New Climate Studies and Public Engagement Center Launch in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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ALAMEDA, Calif. , April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) Program, an open collaboration of atmospheric scientists and other experts to study how clouds respond to particles — also called aerosols — in the atmosphere, initiated new climate studies and launched the Coastal Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Engagement (CAARE) facility at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in Alameda, California.

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  • The MCB Program's intent is to serve as a model for open, public-interest research & field studies of clouds & aerosols.
  • An overarching goal of the research is to provide open, objective scientific information to help improve society's ability to understand the climate system and to address near-term climate risks.
  • These landmark studies and CAARE facility are a groundbreaking advance in society's ability to research, explore, and weigh critical aspects of addressing near-term climate risks.
  • To that end, the Program is launching a new facility for scientific research and public engagement, the Coastal Atmospheric Aerosol Research and Engagement (CAARE) facility.

New frontier in fighting viruses: electromagnetic waves can render flu and COVID viruses inactive, with a success rate of over 90%. This is the “e4life” new smart prevention device.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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This started with the COVID-19 pandemic and continues today, with such products now accounting for 11% of the market.

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  • This started with the COVID-19 pandemic and continues today, with such products now accounting for 11% of the market.
  • This technology, patented in Italy, uses no chemical agents or filters, but instead transmits electromagnetic waves to render the viral load in aerosols inactive.
  • The unique e4shield technology subjects viruses to a precise oscillating electromagnetic field that resonates with the outer shell until it breaks.
  • Continuous scientific research will enable the devices to expand the number of types of pathogens that they can render inactive.

With a 25 Year History of Innovation and Excellence, Industry Pioneer Sentient Jet Continues Its Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Sentient Jet , leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category, continues to prove its strong commitment to sustainability through consistency and transparency.

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  • Sentient Jet , leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card category, continues to prove its strong commitment to sustainability through consistency and transparency.
  • “For 25 years, Sentient jet has led innovation in the private aviation industry, looking for new ways to provide a frictionless experience for its Card Owners from pre-booking to post-flight,” said Andrew Collins, Co-CEO of Flexjet, Sentient Jet’s parent company.
  • “Sustainability is a priority across all industries, and the private aviation industry has a clear role to play in the conversation.
  • “In the four years we’ve partnered with Sentient Jet, we’ve been impressed by their best-in-class offset volume, which continues to rank among the top within the industry.

TSA is prepared for a busy spring break travel season, expects travel volumes at nearly 6% above 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is up for the challenge and is offering practical tips to help them plan for a smooth journey as they go through the security checkpoint and take to the skies. The busy peak spring break travel season begins around March 7 and continues through March 25.

Key Points: 
  • The busy peak spring break travel season begins around March 7 and continues through March 25.
  • "TSA screened a record number of passengers in 2023, and we expect that trend to continue this year," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
  • "So far in 2024, travel volumes are trending at nearly 6% above the same period in 2023.
  • For more information on how TSA is using facial recognition technology, see our TSA Facial Recognition Technology Fact Sheet .

HISENSE SELECTS HONEYWELL TO MAKE HOME AIR CONDITIONERS SUSTAINABLE

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced that Hisense, a global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, will incorporate Honeywell's energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant into its residential air conditioning units.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced that Hisense, a global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, will incorporate Honeywell's energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant into its residential air conditioning units.
  • Hisense units will use Honeywell Solstice® 454B , a low-GWP refrigerant acknowledged for its outstanding performance in both cooling and heating.
  • Hisense's decision to integrate Honeywell's Solstice refrigerant is in line with global efforts to phase out higher GWP refrigerants for air conditioners and heat pumps.
  • "Our alliance with Honeywell signifies a formidable leap towards sustainability, as we integrate cutting-edge refrigerants into our industry-leading air conditioning units, ensuring unparalleled cooling efficacy with minimal environmental impact."

Seal Shield to Launch Shyld AI, World's First Autonomous UV-C Disinfection System at VIVE 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield , a prominent leader in healthcare technology, is set to introduce the groundbreaking Shyld AI autonomous UV-C disinfection system at CHIME 2024 and VIVE 2024 healthcare expositions, held in Los Angeles, CA from February 25-28 (kiosk#324-21).

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield , a prominent leader in healthcare technology, is set to introduce the groundbreaking Shyld AI autonomous UV-C disinfection system at CHIME 2024 and VIVE 2024 healthcare expositions, held in Los Angeles, CA from February 25-28 (kiosk#324-21).
  • This unveiling marks a significant advancement in healthcare technology, showcasing Shyld AI's ability to revolutionize disinfection practices through autonomous and intelligent UV-C LED technology.
  • "At Seal Shield, we are committed to advancing healthcare technology to improve patient outcomes," says Brad Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield.
  • Seal Shield invites attendees of VIVE 2024 to visit the Shyld AI booth to learn more about Shyld AI and its potential to revolutionize healthcare disinfection.

Quantum Computing Inc. Awarded Fourth Subcontract from NASA

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative quantum optics and nanophononics technology company, today announced that they have been awarded a fourth project from NASA.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative quantum optics and nanophononics technology company, today announced that they have been awarded a fourth project from NASA.
  • QCi, the only company worldwide that can utilize Entropy Quantum Computing (EQC) to denoise LiDAR spectral information, has been tapped by Analytical Mechanics Associates on behalf of NASA to provide a new approach to remove sunlight noise from LiDAR spectral mapping in lower earth orbit.
  • This technology improvement would be an effective and affordable method for NASA to measure the unique physical properties of clouds and aerosols to prepare for space missions at any time of day.
  • The current award is executed via the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract at NASA Langley Research Center.

Detect-ION Bags High-Profile IARPA PICARD Research Contract to Develop Game-Changing Sensor for Rapid Detection of Aerosolized Chemical Threats.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect-ION, the pioneering Deep-Tech startup, has secured a groundbreaking research contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to revolutionize the way aerosolized chemical threats are detected and identified.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Detect-ION, the pioneering Deep-Tech startup, has secured a groundbreaking research contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to revolutionize the way aerosolized chemical threats are detected and identified.
  • Leveraging their unrivaled expertise, Detect-ION will develop an ultra-compact and versatile sensor that will handle this crucial security challenge with ease.
  • The next generation miniature sensor platform, aptly named "SPECTRAL," will autonomously detect and identify aerosolized chemical threats even at low exposure levels, ensuring nothing goes undetected.
  • "We are immensely proud to be chosen as the sensor integration lead for the prestigious SPECTRAL project," declares Dr. Chaudhary.

Seal Shield Partners with Shyld AI to Revolutionize Healthcare Sanitization with AI and Automation

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Shyld AI's revolutionary AI technology complements Seal Shield's offerings by providing an intelligent and autonomous environmental sanitization solution.

Key Points: 
  • Shyld AI's revolutionary AI technology complements Seal Shield's offerings by providing an intelligent and autonomous environmental sanitization solution.
  • The synergy between Seal Shield's hygienic products and Shyld AI's AI-based sanitization system is poised to reshape the healthcare industry.
  • "This partnership signifies a huge leap forward in healthcare sanitization," says Brad Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield.
  • As the healthcare industry embraces AI technology, Seal Shield and Shyld AI stand at the forefront of innovation, poised to improve patient safety and elevate the standard of healthcare hygiene.