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Non-invasive Monitoring of White Blood Cells for Chemo Patients
The device requires no blood samples to help prevent life-threatening infections in patients receiving chemotherapy.
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.
Average Person Ingests Over 100 Plastic Particles with Each Meal, According to Study
Plastic particles coming from synthetic fibers and soft furnishings in most households may be getting into our food, according to a study from Heriot-Watt University.
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.
Watch How Drones Generate 3D Thermal Images of an Active Volcano
The detailed images produced can be analyzed to detect subtle changes inside the volcano that may signal a pending eruption.
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.
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.
Watch: This Wallpaper is (Fire) Alarming
When exposed to heat, the wallpaper is transformed from an electrically insulating state into an electrically conductive one, causing it to automatically trigger sound and warning light alarms.
Video: Early Detection of Chemical Attack Agents with Laser Technique
The technology is sensitive enough to signal the presence of any chemical concentration at the one part per billion level.
How Engineers Enhance Creativity
Engineers are just like the rest of us. They are inspired by music, nature, travel and books. Yet, that is probably where the resemblance ends. Because, oftentimes, once inspired, engineers go out and use that inspiration to create something or to solve some problem.
Miniature Sensor for Precise Speed Measurement
Sensoronix has introduced a new miniature Hall effect speed sensor to measure magnetic field distortion created by a ferrous target, such as a tooth in a gear. The new sensor features a 303 stainless steel, 1/4-40, UNS-2A, threaded body that is 0.880 in. long.
Watch: Wearable Medical Electronics, Cyber Defense Tool, Protecting Coral Reefs
In today's news highlights, wearable medical electronics, cyber defense tools and protecting coral reefs.
Autonomous Vehicles Could Shrink Parking Lots
A new study shows how a solid autonomous vehicle grid could significantly reduce the amount of urban space devoted to parking lots.
Chinese Government Previews Mega Bridge
Nine years in the making, the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, made its debut this week thanks to a preview offered by the Chinese government.
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.
Going Vegan May Solve Issue of Hunger in the U.S., According to Researchers
The US Department of Agriculture estimates that millions of people in the United States are at risk of going hungry. Recent research suggests a potential solution: adopting a vegan diet. Turning to a vegan diet might solve other problems too.
Semi-automated Subsea ROVs Enable Faster and Safer Projects for Oil and Gas Industry
RTI’s automation software to power TechnipFMC’s new generation of remote underwater robotics
Survey Reveals That People are Willing to Pay to Improve Water Quality
The study, "Water quality improvements elicit consistent willingness-to-pay for the enhancement of forested watershed ecosystem services," was published in Ecosystem Services.