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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.
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.
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.
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.
Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Cafe
Joining an ever-growing list of robots capable of performing tasks such as bartending and cleaning homes is a robot barista capable of both brewing and serving coffee to customers in a Japanese cafe.
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.
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.
Using an MRI to 'Read Minds'
The idea that mind-reading might someday be possible is closer to reality thanks to a new study from D'Or Institute for Research and Education.
Testing Clean Tech Sensors for Coal-fired Power Plants
A gas sensor and a corrosion sensor will be tested at what's considered the most efficient coal-fired power plant in the U.S.
Sales of Bottled Water Driven by Desire for Immortality
Thirst isn't the only factor driving the sale of bottled water. According to a new study, researchers assert that the desire to be immortal also plays a role in the sale of the product, despite concerns that bottled water might not be good for the consumer or the environment.
Moon Covered With 400,000 Pounds of Human Trash
Human trash, leftover from both manned and unmanned visits to the moon, has accumulated on the moon's surface in excess of 400,000 pounds in volume.
Amazon Exploring Use of Wristband to Track Movement of Warehouse Workers
Published on January 30, one of the patents details how the wristbands — through a haptic feedback system — vibrate to steer the wearer's hand in the right direction, thereby ensuring that human workers fulfill more orders. Likewise, the technology is also meant to track products as they move throughout the warehouse.
Video: Using Lego Bricks to Move Beyond the Lab-on-a-Chip
MIT creates a new method to create microfluidic devices.
The Fight Against Tooth Decay Gets New Ally in "Smart" Material
Getting a filling is not always a quick solution for cavities. In fact, that solution can often result in additional problems for the patient with bacteria digging under these fillings and causing new cavities.