HEADLINES ARCHIVE
IoT Solutions: Dramatic Reduction in Sensor Power Consumption
An innovative approach to reducing power consumption in sensor nodes may prove a significant step forward for IoT deployment.
Enhanced-Precision Satellite Navigation: Find Your Location to Within One Centimeter Anywhere in the World
Enhanced precision techniques greatly improve GPS integrity and accuracy by correcting for errors inherent in the system like those resulting from satellite orbit uncertainty, imperfect clocks, atmospheric disruption and electronic noise.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.
A Green Approach to Recovering Rare Earths from Fluorescent Lamps
The metals are recovered from discarded lamps by means of chelator chemistry instead of the harsh acid extractants commonly applied to dissolve valuable materials.
Reversible Adhesive Simplifies Electronics Recycling
Originally formulated for dental use, the thermolabile adhesive is easily removed.
Watch: New Robot Can Autonomously Change Shape Based on its Environment
A new modular robot from Cornell University can autonomously change shape based on its surroundings and the task at hand.
Efficient CO2 Conversion with New Electrochemical Cells
New electrochemical cells convert carbon monoxide derived from carbon dioxide into commercially valuable compounds more effectively and efficiently than existing technologies.
How Does GPS Work?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a global navigation satellite system continuously broadcasting signals that allow receivers anywhere in the world to determine their location through a process of trilateration.
Researchers Show Their Natural Air Conditioner is Ready for Real-world Use
Innovative, manufactured metamaterial can cool objects, even in direct sun, with no energy or water consumption.
The Perfect Fit: Molded Sarcon TIM Cases from Fujipoly
The thermally conductive, box-shaped components are open on one end to facilitate fast and easy installation over transistors and other heat generating components.
Mini Search and Rescue Robot Inspired by Nature
FlyCroTug is a miniature flying robot that can move objects 40 times its own weight.
Watch: Mass Production of Microscale Robots
A new manufacturing process bodes well for developing microscopic robots that swim through the bloodstream to detect disease or traverse pipelines to monitor structural integrity.
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Announces 2018 Winner of its Fourth Annual Competition
The winner is an Australian software company using blockchain technology to enhance the adoption and accessibility of clean energy worldwide.
App Could Help OCD Patients Control Their Symptoms and Impulses
A new app has been developed at the University of Cambridge to help OCD patients control their symptoms with just a smartphone.
Producing Stronger Transition-metal Nitride Thin Films
A new deposition method improves the thermal and chemical stability of transition-metal nitride thin-film layers.
Fruit Fly Neural Activity Inspires Smoother Robots
Scientists from the EPFL Brain Mind Institute and Interfaculty Institutes of Bioengineering developed a method to record the limb control activity and neural circuits of a fruit fly.
New 3D Printing Technique Could Create 3D-Printed Arteries
University of Colorado Boulder engineers created a 3D printing technique that controls the firmness of the printed object, allowing doctors to create artificial arteries and organ tissues.
Profiling the Properties of 2D Blue Phosphorus
Red, violet, white and black forms of the element are now joined by a 2D blue allotrope, which could be of value in optoelectronic applications.
Watch: Skin-Sticker Sensors Monitor Biometrics
Purdue University researchers have created an advanced sticker sensor that can easily monitor a patient’s heart rate and overall health.
Radar Used to Measure Moisture Levels in Soil and More
Rutgers University researchers have improved ground penetrating radar that farmers and soil scientists use to measure the moisture levels in soil.