HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Detecting Hazardous Radioactive Substances from Even Greater Distances
A new method for detecting hazardous radioactive substances from remote distances has been developed by Professor Eunmi Choi and a team of UNIST researchers.
First Monolayer Magnet Discovered
Breakthrough research has identified the first material—chromium triiodide, CrI3--that retains its intrinsic magnetic properties when formed in a single layer.
Autonomous Machines On Track Toward Greater Independence
As in the case of autonomous vehicles becoming more reality than a work of science fiction, so too is the inevitability that machines will become more independent in the future, according to a study published in EPJ B.
Video: Project Wing Just Took a Major Step Toward Successful Drone Delivery
Google‘s Project Wing, a drone and automated aircraft delivery service that is quickly jumping over all the hurdles. This week, the drones successfully passed tests by the FAA and NASA for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Catfishes Beware!
Dubbed catfishes, these fake online profiles typically provide dishonest information concerning a user’s age and/or gender.
Imaging Quasiparticles Could Lead to Quantum Breakthroughs
New research may be significant for developing future applications, such as nanophotonic circuts one million times faster than current electrical circuits.
Handheld Scanner Reveals Subcutaneous Secrets of Disease
A new scanner was used to study psoriasis, a problematic skin condition, by providing information on the structure of a patient’s skin and blood vessels.
Advanced Wide View LCD Display for Industrial and Medical Applications
The TCG062HVLQAVNN-GN20 from Kyocera is an industrial grade TFT LCD display that incorporates Kyocera’s AWV Technology for superior viewing angles and mounting options.
New Study Proves Quantum Satellite Communications is Possible
Researchers from Quantum Computing (IQC) and Astronomy of the University of Waterloo, Ontario in Canada have reached a breakthrough in enabling secure quantum communication via satellites.
Drone Traffic on the Rise in Canada
With drone traffic on the rise in Canadian airspace, so too are the number of drone incidents being reported in recent years, sparking safety concerns.
Silver Bullion Produced with E-scrap
Ground-up computer circuit boards are finding a new and valuable life as components in silver bullion production.
VTOL UAS to Soar on Hydrogen Power
The craft under development by Wirth Research for long-endurance missions will have vertical take off and landing capability.
Key Airline Industry Members Meet to Discuss Laptop Ban
As members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) gather in Cancun, Mexico, for their annual meeting this week, there is one topic dominating their agenda: the U.S. and British laptop ban.
Device To Detect Sleep Apnea Being Tested
A new wearable, adhesive patch may soon be available to detect all levels of sleep apnea, pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
Flying Metal Detectors
Scientists have unveiled a new device capable of detecting buried and submerged mines from a safe distance.
New Technology May Keep Smart Devices Intact
In search of a durable and inexpensive solution to cracked smart devices, researchers have created dynamic hybrid devices that conduct electricity at unprecedented speeds while also being made of lighter, more durable materials.
Americans Want More Renewable Energy
Americans, according to the study published in the journal Energy Policy, would, if given the choice, power their homes with renewable energy (wind, solar or other). However, utility companies have long-struggled with incorporating renewables into the electricity grid.
New Materials Changing The Face of Engineering
Advances in the 3-D printing, nanotechnology and biochemistry fields have changed the face of engineering with new materials such as graphene, viton and shrilk.
Video: Hyperloop Aims to Create Innovative High-speed Travel Using Magnets
High-speed mass transit is the next step in technology that researchers and scientists around the world are focusing on. Hyperloop is leading the way to fast, environmentally friendly pod transit.
The Search for Wonder Materials Beyond Graphene Continues
Graphene is a major material currently on the market that has been a high-demand product since its discovery in 2004. Researchers are attempting to go beyond graphene to find the next wonder material.