HEADLINES ARCHIVE
New, High-tech Terminal Opens in Singapore Airport
A new terminal in Singapore’s Changi Airport opened this week, offering travelers a fully automated experience.
Better Hearing with Spider Silk
Use of spider silk could improve microphones for hearing aids by replacing conventional pressure-based systems.
CO2 Concentrations in Atmosphere at All-time High
Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are at an all-time high, according to a statement from the United Nations.
Watch: Materials and Systems We're Only Beginning to Understand
Our Oct. 30 weekly newscast delves into the inner workings of materials and systems that are only beginning to be fully understood. Topics: getting clear on glass; portrait of a nanoparticle; our self-driving brains.
From Hospital Waste to Durable Concrete
An innovative recycling project is repurposing plastic dialysis waste as a durable, waterproof filler material for concrete.
New Study Confirms Antimicrobial Benefits of Copper Surfaces
According to the results of a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control on the high-touch surface in athletic centers, copper touch surfaces had dramatically reduced bacterial levels compared to control surfaces.
Chile Taking Steps to Ban Plastic Bags in Coastal Regions
With an estimated 8 million tons of plastic being dumped into the sea each year, Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet signed a bill that will aim to ban plastic bags in over 100 coastal towns and villages.
Potentially Dangerous Chemical Lingers on Some Toothbrushes
An antibacterial agent currently banned in over-the-counter hygiene products continues to be an ingredient in a number of toothpaste brands where its residue collects on toothbrushes, exposing users to the ingredient time and again.
The Science of Apple Washing
With fall upon us, it is likely that we will be eating our fair share of apples, and it is even likelier still that those apples haven’t been washed thoroughly enough to remove pesticides.
Bat Wings May Help Identify Individual Bats
Like human fingerprints, bat wings can be used to reliably identify individual bats, according to a research team from the USDA Forest Service.
Climate Fluctuations Affect Worldwide Wine Production
Global wine production, which has been affected by climate fluctuations, is experiencing a 50-year low according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
Seeing the Doctor...Online
Inspired by a recent Pew Research Center study that determined six out of 10 Americans sought medical information online in 2013, researchers conducted a study to evaluate the quality of the health information available online.
New Police Cars Include Technology That Can Change Traffic Lights
The Philadelphia Police Department is set to receive a brand-new fleet of patrol vehicles outfitted with one exceptionally unique feature: technology that can change a traffic light from red to green.
Singapore Imposing Freeze on Number of Cars on Its Roads
Singapore recently announced that it will simultaneously halt the number of private vehicles on its roads and expand its public transportation system.
3D Printing Enables a New Look Into the Gut
A new, 3D-printed model of the small intestine simulates living conditions that previous models failed to achieve.
Venture to Develop Smart Medical Patch
The patch offers a simple way for patients to administer and monitor medicine intake.
New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.
Informational Video May Help Curb Gambling Addiction
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping a video will help prevent people from developing gambling addictions—particularly to slot machines.
Watch: Google Earth for the Brain
This week's Engineering360 news brief focuses on biomedical engineering. Read about Google Earth for the brain, cells finding a new purpose, and bacteria under stress.
Watch: Human Fertilization Meets 'Star Wars'
Scientists gained new molecular-scale process insight when they used a Star Wars motif to create this engaging video depicting the fight for supremacy among sperm.