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Researcher developing first online polygraph test
A Florida State University researcher is developing an online polygraph test that identifies when someone is lying based on cues in their electronic messages.
Video: Scientists inch closer to creating the T-1000 Terminator with moveable liquid metal
The development could one day be used for soft robotics.
New technology developed to clean and purify water used in oil refinement
The process uses activated charcoal foam and subjects it to solar light to produce heat and purify the water.
Turning off the lights can save lives
A new study shows shutting off lights can alleviate the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.
Will heavy snows in Colorado ease Arizona's thirst?
Higher snowpack in 2019 is expected to ease but not end the critical water shortage for the Colorado River basin, which drains more than 107,000 square miles in the Rocky Mountain and Desert Southwest regions.
Beresheet has moon landing in its sights
A lunar landing in April has come one step closer for Beresheet, the privately financed Israeli spacecraft that launched February 21 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Coastal community prepares for storms with gas shut-off valves
Located on a barrier island along the southern Jersey Shore, the town is susceptible to damage from extreme weather events and storm surges, which could sever gas lines and lead to unrestricted and dangerous gas leaks.
Survey reveals half of US workers would hand over certain job-related tasks to robots
According to a new survey, nearly half of American office workers would happily delegate work tasks that they dislike to robots and artificial intelligence (AI).
Machine learning engineer tops Indeed's list of 25 best jobs
According to a new survey, machine learning engineer tops the 2019 list of best jobs in the U.S.
Study: Coating tested on ISS to battle bacteria in space
The performance of a conventional silver coating was compared with that of AGXX, a new silver- and ruthenium-based coating for 6 to 19 months on the ISS.
Solar-assisted, corrosion-resistant seawater electrolysis system
The key is a multilayered anode composed of a nickel foam core encased in nickel sulfide, all of which are coated with a nickel–iron hydroxide electrocatalyst layer.
If automation takes over, women stand to lose the most
Women are the most at risk of career peril if automation eliminates some job roles as researchers anticipate, according to a new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.
Desalination plant is set for this new city
The plant is being built to serve New Mansoura City, which is under construction along Egypt’s northern coast on the Mediterranean Sea.
Channel Tunnel rail cars will be renovated in 7-year project
The shuttles have each traveled an average of 300 round trips per month and have enabled over 236 million passengers to travel between Folkestone, U.K., and Calais, France.
Rib-attached bioreactor grows bone for jaw repair
A bioreactor technique grows custom-fit bone implants from a patient’s rib to repair jawbone injuries.
IKEA joins with London artists to construct bird houses from old IKEA furniture
Retail giant IKEA in collaboration with London-based artists, designers and architects is upcycling old IKEA furniture and manufacturing materials and turning them into homes for local wildlife.
Disney, Accenture Interactive create interactive movie posters based on facial recognition tech
Interactive movie posters that use facial recognition technology to reflect the mood of the movie-goer recently made their debut at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas.
Foam scaffolding speeds up bone growth
Researchers from the University of British Columbia and McMaster University have created a foam-like material that could be the future of implant technology.
ATI Industrial Automation introduces new compliant deburring blade
The company said its pneumatically-controlled, articulated design gives users the ability to tune the contact force to accommodate specific applications by changing the air pressure.
The first woman to be awarded the Abel Prize
The international award, modeled after the Nobel Prize, recognizes achievements in mathematics.