HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Innovation May Soften a Robot's Touch
Robots of the future may have a more human touch, thanks to researchers at Cornell University.
Marine Microalgae: A Sustainable Food and Fuel Source?
Marine microalgae do not compete with terrestrial agriculture for arable land nor do they require fresh water.
Could Smallpox May Be More Recent than We Thought?
Genetic research suggests that smallpox may not be an ancient disease but a more modern killer that went on to become the first human disease eradicated by vaccination.
Computer Modeling Could Aid Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Current diagnosis methods include invasive biopsy procedures that often lead to patients being over-treated or under-treated.
Fujitsu Uses Graphene to Open Gate to New Gas Sensors
Development of a graphene-based gas sensor opens the gate to new environmental and healthcare monitoring devices.
Tool Uses UV Light to Control Inflammation
Cornell researchers have created a chemical probe that inhibits a reaction mediated by enzymes called histone deacetylases.
New Grasses Neutralize Toxic Pollution
The development could help provide a cost-effective method for removing the toxic compounds that have contaminated millions of acres of land used for military live-fire training ranges.
HEXOLOY® Saves Lives!
Silicon carbide inserts, like those made of Saint-Gobain Hexoloy®, when combined with other ballistic-resistant materials and inserted into protective vests, are the most common ceramics in top-performing hard body protection systems against high-velocity “armor-piercing” projectiles.
Air Filtering Causes Respiratory Symptoms in Machining Shops
A study coordinated by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health detected deficiencies in the performance of air filtering equipment connected to machine tools used in machining shops.
"Microbubble Oxygenation" Could Save Lives
By pumping microbubbles into the abdomen while removing dangerous carbon dioxide, the process transmits oxygen to the body's core, which is then circulated to the brain and other vital organs.
Improving Multimedia Access for the Disabled
Multimedia content, information technology and communication services are central to our lives. International standards are being developed to help ensure access for people with visual or hearing impairments.
Video: Robot Offers Improved Surgical Precision
The size of a soft drink can, this surgical robot overcomes operating constraints of larger counterparts.
Carbon Quantum Dots Are Produced from Sugarcane Waste
Researchers have found a use for sugarcane pulp as a source of highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots.
Purifying Water for Schools in Developing Countries
The point-of-use slow sand filters are made from readily available five-gallon plastic pails or 55-gallon drums.
Tracking Physical Activity via Wearables Data
Tracking physical activity is important because it is a key component for placing other health data in context.
Light-Seeking Nanorobots Could Have Medical Applications
One difficulty in nanorobot design is to enable these nanostructures to sense and respond to their environment.
Smart Patch Conquers Blood Clots
Microneedles release blood-thinning drug in response to bloodstream levels of a clotting enzyme.
Researchers Generate 3-D Virtual Reality Models of Unborn Babies
Parents may soon be able to watch their unborn babies grow, thanks to technology that transforms MRI and ultrasound data into a 3-D virtual reality model of a fetus.
"Skin-Like" Biomedical Bandage Is Stretchy, Durable
The biomedical device mimics the human skin's elastic properties and sensory capabilities.
Glowing Tumors Help Surgeons Cut Out Brain Cancer
The technique uses near-infrared imaging and the contrasting agent indocyanine green, which fluoresces a bright green under NIR light.