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New Laser Method Can Detect Metabolic Changes in Cells
A team has developed an optical tool that has the ability to read metabolism at subcellular resolution without having to disturb the cells.
Finding New Semiconductor Materials Through 'Doping'
“Doping" introduces impurities into a material in order to give it semiconducting properties, and can be studied on a fundamental level with supercomputers.
Solar/TENG Combo Produces Power, Rain or Shine
The silicon solar cell/triboelectric nanogenerator device generates power from both raindrops and sunlight.
Renewable Energy Source Right Under Our Noses
One source of renewable energy that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is (literally) right under our noses: farm manure.
Video: FDA Approves World’s Smallest Mechanical Heart Valve for Pediatric Patients
The agency approved Abbott’s Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve with Hemodynamic Plus (HP) Sewing Cuff to include the 15-mm valve size.
Modular Energy Storage System Unlocks Value
GE’s Reservoir Solution is a flexible and modular energy storage system for AC- or DC-coupled systems. The innovative and standardized architecture is designed for energy, power and renewable applications.
Proving the Potential of Rechargeable Proton Batteries
The technology is environmentally friendly and has the potential to store more energy than currently available lithium ion batteries.
Full Service in Place Progressive Cavity Pumps
The FSIP® (Full Service in Place) NEMO® Progressing Cavity Pump by NETZSCH was designed for wear-intensive applications. The pumps are fully serviceable when installed. All wetted parts are immediately accessible and all wear parts can be replaced in less than half the time of conventional designs.
Watch How 3D-printed Aortas Benefit Heart Valve Replacement
The model aortas are tested in a special simulator to support selection of the optimal type of valve and specific placement for each patient.
'Creepy' Laughter Coming from Alexa
Imagine being in the midst of a conversation with a friend or on the verge of falling asleep when suddenly laughter emerges, unprompted, from your voice-activated assistant. This has been the reality for a number of Amazon Echo and Echo Dot users who have been detailing their experiences all over the internet in recent weeks.
A Smartphone Case That Can Check Blood Pressure is in Development
Checking your blood pressure in the future could be as simple as touching a smartphone case, according to developers who have been working on such a device.
Singapore Inks $262m Rail Upgrade Deal
The contract covers the supply of 19 automated people mover cars, the retrofit of 13 existing cars and the delivery of a signaling system upgrade.
Vanishing Electronic Chips? A New Breakthrough Allows Circuits to Disintegrate
The technology could be used to prevent unauthorized theft of data such as medical or personal information
Weathered Rock Offers Complex But Not 'Crazy’ Solution to Global Warming
Billions of tiny weathered basalt rocks could act as a sink for CO2 emissions, removing up to 4.9 billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, according to an assessment by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
New Molecule Kills Five Types of Deadly Drug-Resistant Superbugs
The new class of antimicrobial polymers -- called guanidinium-functionalized polycarbonates – is armed with a unique killing mechanism that can target a broad range of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
ESA Electric Ion Thruster Could Run Satellites on Just Air
The "air-breathing" electric thruster could replace onboard propellant with atmospheric molecules.
How Your Smartphone Adds to Global Carbon Emissions
Data centers and smartphones will be the most damaging information and communications technologies to the environment in terms of global carbon footprint by 2040.
Uber's Autonomous Trucks Have Been Delivering Goods Since November 2017
Uber's autonomous trucks have been circulating in the United States transporting goods on long-distance trips. These vehicles, which have been moving on Arizona roads since November 2017, have a licensed driver sitting in the truck cabin, ready to take over in case of emergency.
3D Jet Writing to Help Shed Light on Cancer Metastasis
A 3D jet writer can produce polymer microtissues as they are shaped in the body, but on a smaller, more authentic scale than a 3D printer.
No Matter How Technology Evolves, Springs Remain
Advents in the automotive, medical and smart home markets are coming rapidly, but they all still need precision springs.