HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Vibrating Shoes Could Help the Visually Impaired Avoid Obstacles
Early tests will focus on the problem of stepping over obstacles of different heights.
Predicting How Semiconductors Weather Abuse
New semiconductors are needed that can more efficiently absorb light and drive the reactions that allow storage of energy from the sun in chemical bonds, says Berkeley Lab scientist Jeff Sharp.
Construction of World's Largest Optical/Infrared Telescope to Begin
The E-ELT's light-collecting area will be larger than all existing optical research telescopes combined.
Electrical Impedance Tomography Used to Monitor Building and Bridge Health
While EIT has been used as a noninvasive medical imaging technique since the 1980s, it has largely been overlooked by the structural health monitoring community.
"Black Box" Technology Developed for Vehicles
Fitted to an autonomous Toyota Prius, the company's vision-processing technology captured data that could be used to provide a 3D reconstruction following a road incident.
Solar-Powered Television Geared to Off-Grid African Market
Approximately 1.2 billion people (17% of the global population) live without a consistent and reliable supply of electricity.
Double USB Memory? Here’s How to Boost Capacity
A material that allows for both electronic and magnetic data storage could double the capacity of flash drives.
All-in-One Laptop Antenna Saves Space, Reduces Interference
In current laptops, the antennas for Wi-Fi or a mobile signal need to be separate so there is no interference of frequencies.
FAA Finalizes First Operational Rules for Commercial Drones
One regulation states that pilots must keep an unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight and at a maximum groundspeed of 100 mph.
Ultra-thin Solar Cells Could Power Wearable Electronics
Your next fitness tracker, smart glasses or other wearable device could be powered by the sun.
When Mom and Pop Met Big Defense: The Roots of Digital Music
North American Rockwell and Allen Organ Co. repurposed aerospace microelectronics to produce the first digital musical instrument.
Are We There Yet? Innovations That Led to Navigational Certainty
Transforming the gyroscope from a child's toy to a precise guidance system demanded the ultimate in analytical, engineering and manufacturing effort.
U.S. Government Tests Tethered Drone for Surveillance Applications
Tether Eye is designed to provide continuous surveillance at up to 150 feet above its launch point.
Ship-to-Shore Drone Delivery to Demonstrate Lifesaving Aid Capability
Nevada-based drone delivery company Flirtey will fly medical samples between an improvised onshore relief camp and a test facility on a vessel stationed off the coast.
Ultrafast X-Ray Camera Helps Efforts to Achieve Controlled Fusion
The UXI camera's sensor consists of a radiation-hardened integrated circuit bonded to a silicon photodiode array.
Micro-Supercapacitor Embedded in a Chip Could Power IoT Apps
VTT says its micro-supercapacitor is able to compete with carbon- and graphene-based devices in power, energy and durability.
Tesla Considers a Commercial-grade Pickup
According to CEO Elon Musk, Telsa may be on the brink of developing a commercial-grade pickup meant to rival Ford’s popular F-150.
Floating Robot Inspects Sewers to Identify Structural Problems
The floating robot is equipped with a high-definition video camera, as well as laser and sonar sensors, to analyze the interior conditions of large-diameter sewer pipes.
Injectable Radio Transmits Through Tissue
Injectable radio fits inside a medical grade syringe.
"Saildrones" to Capture Oceanographic Data in Bering Sea
Saildrones are capable of autonomous missions of up to 12 months to any ocean location while carrying a solar-powered sensor package that streams real-time data to shore via satellite.