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3D-Printing Method Developed to Strengthen the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Missouri University of Science and Technology created a new method to 3D print battery electrodes.

Consumers Trust Traditional Supermarkets Over Online Retailers, According to Survey

It would stand to reason that as a consequence of more and more consumers shopping for products online, consumer trust in online retailers would grow. Yet, that isn’t necessarily so, according to scientists from Monash University.

Using Technology to Quit Smoking

Expanding on the menu of products to help people quit smoking, researchers from Case Western Reserve University are hoping to introduce sensor technology to the list of available options.

Bringing Memristors to the Masses

The technology could hold promise to cut energy consumption tremendously in smartphones and supercomputers.

Google Maps to Match Customers with Restaurants

Finding a restaurant using Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad has become even more precise with the rollout of a new Google Maps feature that predicts how much customers will like a specific restaurant.

Hackers Sending Malware via Snail Mail

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center - a government security organization - has issued a warning about a scam from China where hackers are reportedly sending CDs containing malware to state officials.

Nanowire Calculator Is a Step Toward Optical Computers

Researchers have demonstrated nanoscale logical circuits that function just like a pocket calculator, except that instead of using electricity, the circuits use only light.

5 Tips for Maintaining Efficient Parts Production

Shortcuts and quick fixes may seem like the fastest way to produce a part, but they typically end up costing everyone more time. Here are some tips for more efficient part production.

Merging Literary Classics with Minecraft to Encourage Students to Read

Meant to encourage an interest in literature, developers have created a video game using the Minecraft platform where they can bring to life literary classics.

Using Statistical Analysis to Determine Authorship of Beatles' Songs: Lennon or McCartney?

Sharing a mutual love of the Beatles, a pair of researchers set out to determine what has long escaped die-hard Beatles fans: whether a handful of songs written for the band were penned by either John Lennon or Paul McCartney.

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Amazon Considering Scheme to Store Consumer Goods in the Clouds

The skies above will soon become even more crowded if the online retail giant Amazon gets its way and is able to erect production-distribution-warehouses-in-the-sky.

Electronic Data Scanned in Search for Missing Jogger

In an effort to locate a missing 20-year-old jogger from Brooklyn, Iowa, investigators are turning to technology to discover her whereabouts.

Facial Recognition Tech Incorrectly Identifies Members of Congress as Crime Suspects

In an attempt to demonstrate the perceived flaws inherent in facial recognition technology, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) measured images of U.S. Congress members against a database of public mug shots using Amazon’s facial recognition tool, Rekognition.

Federal Pilot Program to Investigate Relaxed Drone Regulations

While everyone from retailers to farmers is considering how to use drones in their day-to-day operations, federal aviation officials are exploring avenues to help relax the tight regulations that currently govern the technology.

Machine-Learning Algorithm Can Distinguish Between Live Irises and Dead Ones

Following news from last year that a group of hackers, called the Chaos Computer Club (CCC), successfully hacked a smartphone’s iris-recognition security feature using an artificial eye, a team from the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland has been working to find a solution to the security threat posed by such a breach.

Heathrow Testing Scanner that Might Ease Airport Liquid Ban

A ban on liquids at airports around the world, in place since 2006, might soon be lifted following news that Heathrow Airport is testing scanners capable of taking 3D X-rays of the contents of passengers' carry-on luggage — thus possibly ending the practice of having travelers remove such items.

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