HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
A Look at Sickness and Health Apps
The changing of the seasons can bring many things: cooler weather, turning leaves and, in many cases, sickness. Perhaps your immune system blocks it all, but for those who worry, some technology in the form of apps, websites and devices is here to help.
Flu Vaccine Manufacturing Efficiency Gains With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated how near-infrared spectroscopy could make cell-culture-based flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient.
India Planning to Use Facial Recognition Tech at Airports
Passengers flying domestic flights in India will soon be able to leave their ID cards and boarding passes at home thanks to an announcement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Nanoparticles Stop Snake Venom from Spreading in Bite Victims
A new development from the University of California Irvine stops snake venom from inflicting symptoms in bite victims.
Wind Farms Are Not as Efficient as You Might Think
University of California Santa Barbara researchers have found that wind farms aren't reaching their full efficiency potential.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
A First for Flat Lenses: Full-Color Imaging
Ordinary simple lenses are limited by an inability to focus light of different colors, but metamaterials science has led researchers to create a flat lens capable of full-color imaging.
IEEE Honors Milestones in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
IEEE has recognized 192 significant achievements of technological innovation and excellence through the IEEE Milestones program. Each milestone, proposed for consideration by an IEEE member for its significance to humanity, is commemorated with a dedication ceremony and a bronze plaque at an appropriate location.
IEEE GlobalSpec Celebrates IEEE Day
As a member of the IEEE family, IEEE GlobalSpec is proud to celebrate and recognize IEEE Day 2018
Are You an Expert with a Good Idea? DARPA Wants Your Help
DARPA hopes to accelerate revolutionary advances with online collaboration platform Polyplexus.