HEADLINES ARCHIVE
This Town Just Got a $100m Facebook Data Center
The investment includes more than $100 million in infrastructure, including a new electrical substation that will bring 1,000 megawatts of power delivery capacity to the region.
3D-printing System Can Print More Than One Material at a Time
The new technology is a one-step process that can print new structures that are made of two different materials.
Watch: Ingestible Bacteria-on-a-Chip Tracks GI Health
Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding.
17-watt Thermal Interface Pad from Fujipoly
Sarcon 30XR-m from Fujipoly is a high-performance thermal interface material that exhibits a low thermal resistance.
Nanoparticles Deliver Cancer-fighting Drugs Directly to the Tumor
The nanoparticles were specifically developed to fight glioblastoma multiforme one of the most difficult forms of cancer to treat.
Opening Polymer-forming Technologies to Glass
Scientists have developed a new technique for industrial glass processing. By employing a simple structuring technology to treat quartz glass like a polymer, the method overcomes a longstanding challenge to maximize both quality and efficiency.
Consumers Feel Ownership of Physical Books, Not E-books
Although it seems that tech-savvy millennials would prefer getting their literature from convenient e-books, it turns out that this generation of readers would prefer actual books over e-readers — maybe even more than older readers — according to a study from the University of Arizona.
fNIRS System Can Read Pilot’s Minds in an Emergency Situation and Understand Cognitive Overload
A system that can read a person’s mind in real-time and measure the pilot’s brain activity with near-infrared spectroscopy.
A Commercial Floor-cleaning Robot
One job most of us would only be happy to have robots take off of our plates would be cleaning. As such, robotics company Avidbots has developed Neo, a robot capable of taking over commercial floor cleaning duties.
3D Printed Smart Gel Can Move on Its Own to Create Artificial Hearts
A new 3D printed smart gel has been developed that can walk underwater and grab and move objects. This is a huge development in soft robotics for healthcare.
Facial Recognition Technology Moves into the Classroom
China’s use of facial recognition technology is going beyond the search for wanted criminals and is now making an appearance in the classroom, ensuring that students are paying attention to their lessons.
Women Expected to Weather Workforce Automation Better than Men
Amid fears that emerging technologies will render human workers unnecessary, research suggests that not only will women survive the automation of work but that they may also benefit from it.
Chicago, San Francisco Expected to get Amazon Go Stores
Amazon's cashierless store scheme is expected to expand to two other U.S. cities, according to recent reports.
Customizable Diagnostic Device Can Detect Many Viruses and Diseases for Rural Medical Care
The new system is called Ampli Blocks and was developed by MIT’s Little Devices Lab. The research team hopes to further develop the system to detect human papillomavirus, malaria, Lyme disease, cancer and more.
Scientists Develop New Tool That Predicts Eye, Hair and Skin Color from a DNA Sample of an Unidentified Individual
Using what is being described as a first-of-its-kind tool, a team of international scientists are now capable of making accurate predictions about hair, eye and skin color from samples of human biological material, including small amounts of DNA.
U.K. Watchdog Calling Facial Recognition Technology 'Inaccurate'
Though gaining in worldwide usage, the accuracy of facial recognition technology is being challenged by U.K. privacy watchdog Big Brother Watch, according to recent reports.
New Development in LCDs Allows Screens to Be Viewed in Perfect Color from Any Angle
A team of researchers from Russia, France and Germany, at MIPT’s Laboratory of Functional Organic and Hybrid Materials, have tackled viewing problems associated with LCD screens.
Carnegie Mellon Set to Launch First U.S. Undergrad AI Degree
Recognizing a lack of AI specialists and a growing demand for experts in the field of AI, CMU expects to roll out the undergraduate degree program this fall.
Using Fingerprints to Access Smartphones May Soon Be Replaced By Scanning User's Veins
Securing a smartphone with a fingerprint is on the verge of becoming obsolete, according to a team of researchers from Edith Cowan University.
Dog-like Robot Available for Sale in 2019
Makers of the SpotMini — a dog-like robot — announced that the robotic pet will be available for purchase by next year.