HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Study Links Air Pollution to Unethical Behavior
Reviewing data from a handful of both experimental and archival studies, researchers are citing anxiety -- which is associated with unethical behavior -- caused by levels of air pollution as a possible explanation.
Japanese Farmer Grows Banana with Edible Peel
Hoping to create a banana that was both pesticide-free and more flavorful than current offerings, Japanese farmer Setsuzo Tanaka instead created an organic banana encased in an edible peel
Climate Change Takes Aim at Golf
Experts predict that the game of golf could become a casualty in the war being waged by climate change.
Chinese Police Use High-tech Sunglasses to Capture Suspects
Using sunglasses enhanced with the latest in facial recognition technology, police officers in Zhengzhou, China, are adding yet another tool to China's ever-expanding digital surveillance system.
An Open Letter to an Engineering Student
Dr. Roger Pink, a senior engineer at IEEE GlobalSpec, offers some advice for would-be future engineers.
Sensors That Sniff Out Disease, and More
New research with a material called MXene points the way to sensors that can pick up disease indicators in much lower traces than current devices.
Farmers Use Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things to Combat Pests
Hoping to reduce the costs associated with agriculture lost to crop pests and disease each year, digital agriculture company Agrosmart is working toward a solution using IoT technology and AI.
Fiber Optic Sensors Dissolve in the Body
New dissolvable fiber Bragg gratings can be used as sensors in the body and are safe even if the fiber were to accidently break inside the patient.
Construction-Based Games and Certain Video Games May Lead to Success in STEM Fields
According to research from a CIRES-led study, playing Legos and certain video games as a child can help develop some of the skills necessary for success in the science and engineering fields.
Tiny Microplastics in the Ocean Also a Threat to Whales, Sharks: Study
Amid concerns for how microplastics are affecting the smallest organisms in our oceans comes new research revealing the impact on some of the ocean’s largest marine creatures as well.
Self-Assembling 'Hairy' Nanoparticles Can Fight Cancer, and Much More
A new technology combines water-absorbing materials with light-sensitive, water-repelling materials to create photo-responsive gold nanoparticles. The research provides a basic template for a technique that can be modified in a variety of ways, and adapted to a wide range of applications.
Watch: Using AI to Diagnose Disease
By training computer software to understand clusters of phrases in radiologist reports, researchers have taken a first step toward developing a medical application for computer vision.
Watch 3D Bioprinting with In-air Microfluidics
The chip-free platform manipulates microscale liquid streams in the air and could be used to repair damaged tissue.
IllustrisTNG: The Next Generation for Universe Simulation
A new model of the universe is the most advanced simulation of its kind, designed to provide fresh insights into mysteries such as the origins of magnetic fields and the distribution of heavy elements and dark matter.
Quick Detection Method for Early HIV Diagnosis
While simple and affordable, the test is also sensitive enough to detect HIV when the virus level in blood is very low, allowing for earlier diagnosis.
Former Google, Facebook Employees Join Together to Battle Tech Addiction
Driven by a desire to right some wrongs, a few former employees of tech giants such as Google and Facebook have joined together to battle tech addiction.
An Algorithm to Help Identify Vulnerable People During Natural Disasters
Because older adults living at home experience significantly higher fatality rates during natural disasters, according to the World Health Organization, researchers have designed an algorithm to locate vulnerable persons.
With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative
Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.
10 Jokes That Only Engineers Will Understand
You still have to get through one more day in the office. To get you through the final push of the week, here are 10 engineering jokes to make you laugh!
Are Smartphones Affecting Well-being?
While socializing with others face-to-face generally tends to make people happy, it seems that smartphones may be getting in the way of that. New research finds that our phones may affect our happiness.