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Bosch Security Systems has recalled their G-Series Fire Alarm Control Panels because the notification appliance circuit module can cause the panels to fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire.

Testing has begun on solar cells that contain a layer of carbon nanotubes in hopes to increase the efficiency of solar cells by capturing more of the sun’s rays that usually go to waste.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a fine against Turner Broadcasting System for the second time in less than three months. The $200,000 proposed fine is for transmitting advertisements that imitate the national public warning system used by the President of the United States to address the public during a national emergency. The warning system is also used to deliver important emergency information from federal, state and local authorities.

A new $6.5 million, 32-acre site will be built on the north campus of University of Michigan as a test center for self-driving vehicles. The testing center will be made into a fake downtown that will feature buildings, parked cars, traffic signals, a tunnel, bicycle lanes and more.

Sears and Kmart are recalling Kenmore oscillating fan heaters due to broken motor mounts causing the units to overheat, catch fire and ignite, creating a fire and burn hazard.