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Algorithm Helps Identify Bodies Found Decades Ago
Thanks to new fingerprinting technology, the FBI and medical examiner offices throughout the country have been able to identify over 200 bodies found between the mid-1970s and late 1990s.
Video Gaming Technology Inspires Advance in Medical Imaging
A microchip like the one used in a Wii gaming system is being used to leverage inexpensive, portable ultrasound technology into invaluable 3D imaging.
Video: Advanced Control of Wave Energy Converters
Modeling and experimental studies have resulted in a control system that doubles power system output while reducing electricity generation costs.
Pollution: The World's Number One Killer
Responsible for more premature deaths than terrorism, war, smoking, disease and natural disasters, a new study is declaring that pollution is the number one killer in the world.
The Mathematical Inevitability of Aging
Try as we might, there is no stopping the aging process, according to researchers from the University of Arizona.
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.
Small Words May Reveal Identity of Email Author
According to a research team from Nottingham Trent University, an email’s author can be determined from just a couple of words.
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.
Scary Stories Using Artificial Intelligence
The stories that result from this back and forth between participants and the AI system are often weird and unpredictable, according to researchers.
Watch: Taking Soft Sensors to the Next Level
Researchers have taken soft sensor technology to the next level by creating a new type of flexible sensor that does not require wiring or electronics to be encased within the material.
Collaborative Robotics Driving Manufacturing Productivity Gains
Automation can help improve process quality, consistency and throughput by allowing robots to perform repetitive, boring or unsafe tasks while humans engage in operations that require their superior cognitive abilities, skill and judgment.
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).
Jumping Nanoparticles Improve the Understanding of Friction and Thermal Motion
By monitoring the motion of the nanoparticle over time, the scientists determined the rate at which the nanoparticle hops between the wells for a wide range of friction that can be accurately tuned by adjusting the pressure of the gas around the nanoparticle.
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.