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Injection Molding and Printed Electronics Combine for the Next Generation of Advertising Displays
The light, flexible and energy efficient LED boards are manufactured using roll-to-roll technology
Research Finds that Autonomous Vehicles Lower Fuel Consumption and Smooth Traffic Flow
Researchers have found that when autonomous vehicles are added into bulk traffic, traffic flow and fuel consumption are actually boosted.
Researchers Develop Algorithm to Fight the Spread of Infectious Disease
Using data concerning behavioral, demographic and epidemic disease trends, researchers developed a model of disease spread, capturing information such as underlying population dynamics and contact patterns among people.
Low Resistance “Holey” Metal-graphene Electrical Contacts, Breakthrough for Achieving Graphene Field Effect Transistors (GFETs)
Until now, graphene's potential for building GFETs has been limited by the low contact resistance interface between graphene devices and metal interconnect. An international group of researchers developed “holey” metal-graphene electrical contacts with low resistance.
New Equation Developed Can Detect Weak Spots in 3D Printing Concrete Structures
Researchers from Eidhoven University of Technology have developed a model that will combat weakness in structures during 3D printing.
Cockroaches Used to Teach Robots How to Traverse Difficult Terrain
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University are training cockroaches to share how they move through dangerous territory with robotic vehicles.
Determining If Drones Offer 'Green' Delivery Option
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Carnegie Mellon University, SRI International and the University of Colorado at Boulder set out to discover whether or not drone delivery reduced greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation industry.
Google Testing System to Text, Chat with Your Friends for You
Finding it tiresome typing out text messages or responding to all that is unfolding on social media? If Google gets its way, your communication obligations will be put into the capable hands of an AI-based auto-reply system called Reply.
FLEX 2018: Brewer Science Launches End-to-End Printed Electronics Service
The manufacturing materials company is expanding its role in the flexible printed sensor segment.
Amazon Developing AI-chips to Improve Alexa's Speed
Imagine asking Alexa a simple question that the virtual assistant can answer without delay. This is what Amazon envisions for Alexa’s future as it develops its own artificial intelligence chips to work with Echo devices and other hardware.
UK Unveils New Technology to Fight Online Extremist Content
In a bid to locate and remove extremist content from social media platforms, the British government revealed on Tuesday that it will be employing advanced machine learning technology in its efforts.
The Value of Virtual Reality Field Trips
As both the price and the content for virtual reality systems improve, more and more schools are embracing the technology that gives students a chance to take "virtual" field trips to destinations that wouldn’t otherwise be likely due to limits on time, staffing and budgets.
Struggling Science Students Can Improve Science Understanding with Web-based Teaching, Study
According to recent research, web-based learning tools may be the solution for helping students struggling with science courses.
Study Explores Patient Willingness to Receive Follow-up Instructions from Electronic Devices
Exploring whether patients would be willing to take follow-up care instructions from a device rather than from a self-care professional, researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine observed how 60 patients responded to oral hygiene care instructions from a computer versus a medical professional.
Housing Developer Wants to Design a Driverless Town
As the reality of fully autonomous vehicles draws nearer, housing developer Syd Kitson is at work readying his eco-friendly smart city for driverless technology.
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.
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.
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.
Radiation-hardened 100 V and 200 V GaN FET Power Supplies Launched
Renesas has introduced new devices graded for the space industry.
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.