HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Detecting Hazardous Radioactive Substances from Even Greater Distances
A new method for detecting hazardous radioactive substances from remote distances has been developed by Professor Eunmi Choi and a team of UNIST researchers.
Autonomous Machines On Track Toward Greater Independence
As in the case of autonomous vehicles becoming more reality than a work of science fiction, so too is the inevitability that machines will become more independent in the future, according to a study published in EPJ B.
Using Chemical Fingerprints to Fight Illegal Logging
A recent research paper proposes forensic chemical analysis to solve another problem plaguing the lumber industry: illegal logging.
Better Global Foodborne Disease Monitoring
Calling to improve the detection of and response to foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, PulseNet International — a global system of public health laboratory networks — is advocating for the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) by public health institutes and laboratories worldwide.
At the Intersection of Fashion and Science
A high-tech fashion design business started by MIT grads includes innovations like a 3-D robotic knitting machine.
Women in Engineering: Unintended Consequences of Promotion
A purposeful increase of female representation in the managerial ranks of engineering firms may add another layer of sex segregation.
Sustainable Agriculture with Lasers
Scientists hoping to avoid the use of herbicides and the labor involved with physically removing weeds—both challenging to sustainable agriculture—are developing a tool that would instead both identify and eliminate weeds.
Video: Project Wing Just Took a Major Step Toward Successful Drone Delivery
Google‘s Project Wing, a drone and automated aircraft delivery service that is quickly jumping over all the hurdles. This week, the drones successfully passed tests by the FAA and NASA for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Catfishes Beware!
Dubbed catfishes, these fake online profiles typically provide dishonest information concerning a user’s age and/or gender.
A New Use for Old Cars
Instead of rotting away in a salvage yard or in someone’s driveway, researchers have imagined a different ending for some of the parts that make up vehicles.
The NIST Solves 'The Case of the Aerosol Can'
The NIST solves a dispute over the way aerosol products are labeled and sold.
Sandcastles Inspired New Technique to 3-D Print Silicone Rubber
Researchers at North Carolina State University used an unlikely inspiration to 3-D printing of flexible and porous silicone rubber structures: the principles behind making sandcastles with wet sand.
Flexible Polymers with a Design Inspired by Oysters
A new technique for tuning nanoparticle assembly may lead to development of super-strong composite materials for structural applications.
New Fabric Coating Resistant to Chemical Weapons
Scientists have developed a way to attach a light coating to fabrics that is capable of neutralizing some of the toxins released and delivered through the skin in chemical warfare. This technology could save lives in a chemical attack.
Handheld Scanner Reveals Subcutaneous Secrets of Disease
A new scanner was used to study psoriasis, a problematic skin condition, by providing information on the structure of a patient’s skin and blood vessels.
Skilled Workers are a Key to Smart Automation Success
Manufacturing managers will realize the best returns on smart automation tools if they ensure that their workforce has the skills to use the equipment.
Scientists Develop New Approach for More Stable Power Generation
Like an island, microgrids are isolated pods of power generation linking to the main power grid. If there is an interruption of power from the main grid, the microgrid can disconnect and continue to supply power locally.
Drone Traffic on the Rise in Canada
With drone traffic on the rise in Canadian airspace, so too are the number of drone incidents being reported in recent years, sparking safety concerns.
Air Pollution Varies Street by Street, Not City by City
Working in conjunction to measure air pollution changes occurring from street to street in the same city, the Environmental Defense Fund, Google Earth Outreach and researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have equipped a Google Street View car with environmental monitoring tools from Aclima.
Key Airline Industry Members Meet to Discuss Laptop Ban
As members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) gather in Cancun, Mexico, for their annual meeting this week, there is one topic dominating their agenda: the U.S. and British laptop ban.