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Physicists Design Model of Winter on Mars Based on Ice Particles
MIPT researchers and colleagues have developed a numerical model of Mars’ water cycle and winter.
Tiny Magnets, Enormous Potential
A research breakthrough allows the control of atomically-thin magnets with an electric field, offering the potential for exceptional power and efficiency in electronics technology.
University Boycotted Over 'Killer Robots'
In advance of next week's U.N. meeting to discuss 'killer robots,' over 50 experts in artificial intelligence (AI) from 30 different countries are boycotting a South Korean university for its relationship with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems.
Robotic Bee Project to Receive NASA Funding
Although bumble-bee sized, the robots are expected to be designed with cicada-sized wings, and aerospace engineers will reportedly work in conjunction with Japanese robotics teams to develop the flying bots.
Study Shows that Urban Mining Is Less Expensive than Traditional Mining
In terms of sustainability, recyclers have long understood the value in collecting useable parts and metals from e-waste (discarded mobile phones, televisions and computers). Yet, whether such a scheme made sense in terms of financial impact has only been recently determined thanks to a new report in ACS' journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Apple Watch Data Used as Evidence in Australian Murder Trial
Data gathered from an Apple Watch has been presented as evidence in a recent murder trial in Australia.
Researchers Develop Evidence-collecting App
Considering the weight put on eyewitness testimony in investigations and trials and how inaccurate and vulnerable to distortion eyewitness memory can be, eyewitness memory experts have developed a smartphone app that allows victims and witnesses alike to provide detailed accounts of an event moments after it has happened.
Europe's Electric Clocks are Back in Sync
The deviation from Europe's standard 50-hertz frequency was enough to cause electric clocks that keep time by the power system's frequency to fall behind by six minutes since January.
More and More U.S. Schools Allowing Cell Phones in Classrooms
While cell phones are largely absent from most U.S. classrooms, data shows that the devices are becoming more acceptable in such settings thanks to parents’ insistence that the devices be kept with the students for tracking purposes.
Employee Benefit Trends in the US: Small Firms at a Severe Disadvantage
How do insurance benefits compare between large and small companies?
New Service Follows Users Across Multiple Devices
Amid the recent controversy over Facebook sharing the data of its users with a political consulting firm to influence elections, software company Adobe announced that it has organized an initiative to help companies create personalized experiences for its customers across all devices.
Franchising or Owning a Laser: Which Option is Best for a New Business Owner?
Should you purchase machinery to start your own business or look into franchise options for existing enterprises?
Cyber Defense Tool Is an Early Warning System for Grid Attacks
The tool uses micro phasor measurement units to collect information about the physical state of the power distribution grid to detect even the most subtle of intrusions.
Dendrite Mitigating Silicone Anode in Lithium Batteries Found to Improve Safety and Extend Life
Arizona State University (ASU) and Rice University researchers have developed a way to stop dendrites from forming in high energy density lithium metal batteries.
Artificial Meteor Showers Will Soon be for Sale
Consumers will soon be able to purchase an artificial meteor shower thanks to a private Japanese-based space company.
Apple Proposes New Emojis for Disabled People
Acknowledging that people with disabilities are underrepresented in the emoji universe, Apple is proposing a handful of new emojis that will "speak to the life experiences of those with disabilities."
Augmented Reality and Micro-displays Change How Soldiers View the Battlefield
A new project from the U.S. Army allows for maps, symbols and more to be added in the field of view.
Law Enforcement Uses Fingerprints of Dead People to Unlock iPhones
Ever wonder how law enforcement gains access to the contents of a victim’s fingerprint-protected iPhone once that person is deceased?
Pfannenberg USA Launches Newly Redesigned, Modern and Easy-to-Navigate Website
Past and future customers will love all the updates that the new site provides.
Achieving a Good Night's Sleep with Technology
Technology, like mobile devices and other small screens, has earned a reputation for interfering with and disrupting sleep, leading experts to recommend turning the devices off an hour before going to bed. Yet, there are a number of technological solutions for achieving a restful night of sleep despite the attached stigma, according to expert Cary Brown, a researcher in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.