HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Pair Calls for More Research into "Indoor Chemistry"
Concerned that little is known about its impact on human health, two researchers — one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and the other from the University of Toronto in Canada — are calling for an examination into the chemical reactions possibly occurring in homes and buildings.
Amazon Preparing to Launch Delivery Service
According to a recent report, retail giant Amazon is throwing its hat into the delivery ring by offering a shipping service to select businesses.
Facebook Testing New Feature on Select Users
Facebook may offer users a clearer path for reporting abusive or offensive content thanks to a new “downvoting” feature that is currently being tested on only a handful of select users.
A System for Detecting Driver Drowsiness
An eye-tracking system developed by researchers from Swinburne and Austin Health that detects drowsy drivers could potentially reduce the number of automobile accidents caused by sleep-deprived drivers.
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.
High-tech Security Measures to Keep Winter Olympics Safe
As the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, prepare to get underway, security measures are in place to keep those in attendance safe.
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.
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.
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.