HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The Futuristic Landscape of Wholesale Packaging Supplies
Consumer brands from Dell to Ferrero are embracing sustainable and recyclable packaging material.
Bisphenol S Damages Egg Cells
Decreased fertility was seen at lower internal doses of BPS than BPA—suggesting that BPS may be more damaging to the reproductive system.
Vibrating Shoes Could Help the Visually Impaired Avoid Obstacles
Early tests will focus on the problem of stepping over obstacles of different heights.
Wireless Power Transfer: A Key Technology for EV Adoption
Wireless power transfer through magnetic induction is seen as a promising approach to ease range anxiety issues.
Robotic Massage Therapist Relieves Athletes' Pain
"Emma" consists of a six-axis robotic arm capable of highly articulated movements, a 3D stereoscopic camera for vision and a customized and a rotatable 3D-printed massage tip.
Low-temperature Process Could Add to Milk's Shelf Life
Treatment lowered bacterial levels below detection limits and extended shelf life to up to 63 days.
More Americans Worried About Water Infrastructure, Willing to Pay More
Nearly half of Americans feel that not having easy, low-cost access to water is an issue of concern in U.S. communities.
San Francisco Bans Sale of Polystyrene Foam in Packaging and Food Service Ware
According to the ordinance, polystyrene foam breaks down into smaller, non-biodegradable pieces that are often mistaken for fish eggs by seabirds and other marine life.
Solar-Powered Television Geared to Off-Grid African Market
Approximately 1.2 billion people (17% of the global population) live without a consistent and reliable supply of electricity.
Just Like Real: Advances in Prosthetic Limbs
Wearers soon may control prosthetic limbs the way most everyone controls their natural arms and legs; without a thought.
"RedEye" Could Give Wearable Computers Continuous Vision
The concept is to allow computers to assist us by showing them what we see throughout the day.
Compostable Closed-Cell Foam Is Created
A fully compostable particle foam is developed by BASF.
Solar-Powered Oxygen Delivery May Be a Lifesaver
Renewable energy technology converges with medical care to treat children suffering from pneumonia in resource-limited settings.
Surface Material Created for Shampoo Bottles
The surface allows shampoos and soaps to glide almost effortlessly from plastic containers.
When Mom and Pop Met Big Defense: The Roots of Digital Music
North American Rockwell and Allen Organ Co. repurposed aerospace microelectronics to produce the first digital musical instrument.
Threading the Way to Touch-Sensitive Robots
The researchers have used their smart threads to build two- and three-dimensional arrays that accurately detect pressures similar to those that real people and robots might be exposed to.
What's for Dinner? Additives in the Food Chain
Modern food additives, especially those used for preservation or processing, have made portable, long-lasting, low-calorie foods ubiquitous.
Canisters Help to Mask Product Odors
The technology embeds food-grade flavors directly into a plastic canister.
Going the Last Mile with Delivery Robots
Companies are testing driverless wheeled vehicles in urban environments for “last mile” deliveries.
Graphene Boosts Strength, Elasticity of Rubber
Adding 0.1% graphene made the rubber 50% stronger.