Latest News & Analysis
HEADLINES ARCHIVE
From Form to Function, SHEERFILL Drives the Evolution of Roofing Membranes
Many dramatic roofs are constructed using Saint Gobain’s SHEERFILL® Architectural Membrane, with well over 70 million square feet (7 million square meters) installed worldwide to date.
Converting Wet Biowaste into Renewable Diesel Blendstocks
Biocrude derived from wet biowaste, such as animal and food processing wastes, can be blended with diesel fuels.
Synthetic Particles Discovered in all Sea Turtles Examined for Study
As one study suggested in recent months that just one piece of plastic can prove deadly to sea turtles, another is revealing that of the over 100 sea turtles examined (across all seven species of sea turtle and from three different oceans) in its research, synthetic particles were found in the stomachs of each and every one.
Saelig Introduces USB 3.0 Super Speed Isolator
Saelig has introduced the Alldaq ADQ-USB 3.0-ISO series of USB 3.0 isolators, which support the full USB 3.0 super speed data rate of 5 Gbit/s.
Graphene-Based Sensor Improves Food Safety
The sensor simultaneously detects multiple substances, including dangerous bacteria and other pathogens.
Space Technology May Speed Up Airport Security
Thanks to computer learning, the scanner can tell threats from non-threats without requiring passengers to stand still or to take off outerwear as they pass through the scanner.
New VR System Gives Users Jedi Powers
Virginia Tech researchers have created a new virtual reality (VR) system that gives the user Jedi powers, without having to deal with a bulky controller.
How Precision Metal Stampers Use 3D Simulation Software to Design Tooling
Today’s precision metal stampers are turning to sophisticated 3D simulation software to produce high-quality parts.
Anemia Screening? There’s an App for That
The app uses smartphone photos of a user’s fingernails to accurately measure how much hemoglobin is in their blood with accuracy on par with point-of-care protocols.
NASA's Asteroid-Sampling Probe Reaches Target
NASA's first asteroid-sampling mission has arrived at its destination after completing a 27-month journey that covered 1.2 billion miles (2 billion km).
Tower Could Get $100 Million Fix to Correct Lean
The plan calls for engineers to install 52 concrete piles to transfer a portion of the building's weight from its existing foundation system to bedrock 250 feet below.
Upgrades Planned for LHC During Two-Year Shutdown
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the accelerator complex and the experiments are now stopping for two years for major improvements and upgrading.
Cyborg Plant Can Move in the Direction of a Light Source
The cyborg plant, called Elowan, was developed by team leader Harpeet Sareen in the MIT Media Lab.
Rewriteable Paper Can Keep Writings Fresh for Six Months
Engineers have created a new, rewriteable paper that can be written or printed on repeatedly, while retaining inks for six months.
The Benefits of Working a Second Job
Maybe you have gotten behind on credit card or car payments? Regardless, there is no better way to earn more than to take on additional work.
As Brand Loyalty Grows, IT Departments Struggle to Find Balance
The issue is that consumers, many of them also business professionals, are building loyalty to certain brands or products and are beginning to use them in the office without IT approval.
Study: Lack of Sick Leave and Financial Worry Often Connected
Researchers LeaAnne DeRigne (FAU) and Patricia Stoddard-Dare, Ph.D., (Cleveland State) found in their original research that workers without paid sick time reported significantly more financial distress than people with the benefit.
Studies: Screen Time Can Inhibit Sleep; Lack of Sleep May Lead to Anger
In the last few weeks, two studies were released that closely examine the causes and effects of unhealthy sleep habits. Lack of sleep could lead to a variety of physical and mental health problems. One of these studies confirmed a long-held truism: lack of sleep leads to anger and irritability.
AI Controls Motorized Wheelchair via Facial Expressions
Hoobox Robotics have recently created a wheelchair kit for people with mobility challenges that lets the user control and operate the chair by facial expression, as registered by AI.
Researchers Using World War II Chemical Weapon Antidote to Treat Parkinson's Disease
What was once used as an antidote to a World War II chemical weapon is now proving to be an effective weapon against Parkinson’s disease, according to research from Purdue University.