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Stamp-Sized Graphene Could Filter Specific Molecules in Healthcare Technologies
The breakthrough could be integrated into large-scale manufacturing of graphene such as roll-to-roll processes.
PolyU Team Develops Contactless 3D Fingerprinting System
Scientists at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have developed a new system that relies on 3D technology to improve both the speed and accuracy of fingerprinting — all without the pressing required of traditional contact fingerprinting.
New STEAM Kit Teaches Children Synthetic Biology
The kit allows for hands-on experimentation with cutting-edge science that is inexpensive and easy to use.
Stevie the Social Robot Debuts at Maker Faire Rome
A robot designed to assist the elderly and those living with disabilities was recently unveiled at the Maker Faire Rome 2018.
Rackmount Networking Appliance Houses 8-core AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 Series Processor
The server can be used for networking and data centers.
Walmart Patents Smart Shopping Cart
Retail giant Walmart has applied for a patent for a smart shopping cart that tracks a customer’s temperature, grip, heart rate and walking speed, all in the name of offering the retailer insight into its customers.
Social Media and Transport Data Used to Predict Retail Survival
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a model that predicts with 80% accuracy whether a new business will fail or succeed within six months.
Revolutionary Fingerprint Drug Screen Test Works on Both the Living and the Deceased
Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new kind of drug test capable of detecting four different classes of drugs in the traces of sweat found in fingerprints — a technology that has been successfully demonstrated on both the living and the deceased.
Number of Selfie Fatalities Worldwide Reaches 259
The pursuit of the extreme selfie has resulted in the deaths of nearly 260 people between 2011 and 2017, according to a 2018 global study on the topic.
Wikipedia Cleans Up Millions of Broken Links
Thanks to an alliance between Wikipedia and the Internet Archive, nine million broken Wikipedia links have been restored.
Company Wants Customers to Have Access to Customized AI
The same company responsible for creating an artificial intelligence (AI) version of United States President Donald Trump is offering to create personalized AI for consumers that help make day-to-day decisions.
Disney Develops a Graffiti Drone
Researchers at Disney are working on a drone capable of spray-painting graffiti.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
A Mask That Lets Busy People Send Surrogates to Meetings They Can't Attend
A collaboration between Sony and a Japanese AR/VR researcher allows time-stretched people to hire surrogates to attend conferences and meetings in their absence.
The Netherlands to Launch Mobile Phone Ban for Cyclists
It will soon be illegal for cyclists in the Netherlands to use their smartphones while riding their bicycles, thanks to a new law that will take effect July 2019.
Study: Plastics Found in Freshwater Insects
Following news that mosquitoes are ingesting microplastics comes word from researchers at Cardiff University that one in every two freshwater insects also contain harmful microplastics.
IEEE Honors Milestones in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
IEEE has recognized 192 significant achievements of technological innovation and excellence through the IEEE Milestones program. Each milestone, proposed for consideration by an IEEE member for its significance to humanity, is commemorated with a dedication ceremony and a bronze plaque at an appropriate location.
IEEE GlobalSpec Celebrates IEEE Day
As a member of the IEEE family, IEEE GlobalSpec is proud to celebrate and recognize IEEE Day 2018
Video Game in China Set to Use Facial Recognition Tech to Determine Age of Players
A video game popular in China is exploring whether or not facial recognition could be used to determine the age appropriateness of players.
Startup Develops Gun-spotting AI Camera
Surveillance cameras are all well and good for reviewing events such as mass shootings and violence after the fact. But what if surveillance cameras could respond in real-time to lower the number of fatalities during such an event?