HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Targeting Kidney Function to Control Mosquitos
Inducing kidney failure may represent a new option for controlling mosquito populations while protecting honeybees.
Mind Control of a Robotic Arm
A robotic arm picked up objects with an average success rate above 80% and moved objects from a table to a shelf with an average success rate above 70%.
Sodium Bicarbonate Is an Environmentally Friendly Blasting Abrasive
Soda blasting offers a gentle yet effective way to clean, remove paint, and degrease a wide variety of substrates, including steel, lead, aluminum, alloys, plastics, rubbers, composites, and masonry materials.
Could a Microneedle Patch Replace Injections?
A skin patch combines soft polymer with stainless steel microneedles for a potential alternative to often-painful injections.
Watson-Powered Robot Aids the Elderly and Caregivers
The robot will perform several tasks, including helping to study innovative ways of measuring an individual’s vital signs and answering basic health-related questions.
Sensor Networks, Wearable Printed Electronics and AAL
Sensors and printed electronics will be increasingly integrated into smart wearable devices to facilitate the implementation of active assisted living.
Chemical Snapshots Could Lead to Better Engineered Cartilage
Researchers have so far not been able to successfully mimic the complex structure of natural articular cartilage in the lab.
Data Analytics: An Emerging Tool for Medical Treatment
Researchers were able to discern variations in healthcare costs among patients with similar conditions and were able to group patients based on their progress and to identify trends regarding recovery and treatment options.
Graphene-infused Silly Putty for Medical Sensors
Adding graphene to polysilicone yields a compound that conducts electricity and is sensitive to the slightest deformation or impact.
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.