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Buses in Singapore outfitted with rooftop gardens to lower energy use
Buses in Singapore have been outfitted with rooftop gardens in an effort to lower energy use and costs for bus operators.
Watch: Researchers build deployable shipping container clinic
Researchers from Arizona State University have turned a decommissioned shipping container into a self-sustaining medical care clinic meant for use in disaster relief, humanitarian aid and military operation scenarios.
Scientists create insect ice cream, maggot sausage to promote alternative food sources
Alternative food sources could solve anticipated food shortages due to overpopulation and over-farming.
This oil major is earmarking $100 million to back emission research
The agreement will support research into ways to bring biofuels and carbon capture and storage to commercial scale across multiple sectors.
Phone use while shopping contributes to overspending and missed items
A study conducted by researchers from Fairfield University found that shoppers who use their phone constantly while shopping are more likely to forget an item on their list or buy items they weren’t planning to buy.
There's science behind that pint of Guinness
Texture-formation in a pint is induced by flow of a bubble-free fluid film flowing down along the wall of the glass, similar to roll waves commonly seen in water sliding downhill on a rainy day.
Underwater restaurant in Norway doubles as a laboratory
An underwater restaurant in Norway doubles as a marine life laboratory and research facility.
US Air Force tests laser system capable of shooting down missiles
The United States Air Force has recently completed a test of a laser weapons system capable of shooting down several missiles while in flight, according to reports.
Researchers working on wireless vital sign monitoring using radar
Researchers from the University of Waterloo in the U.K. have developed a radar system capable of wirelessly monitoring patient vital signs without attaching patients to machines via troublesome wires.
An AI approach to improve IVF success
The method can identify with a great degree of accuracy whether a 5-day-old, in vitro fertilized human embryo has a high potential to progress to a successful pregnancy.
New clues emerge into possible crash site of MH370
Using Markov chain models, researchers have narrowed down a potential crash location substantially north of the region where most search efforts have focused.
DOE funding to help advance energy-efficient buildings
The funding is intended to increase energy productivity by supporting R&D and performance verification of flexible and energy-efficient technologies for residential and commercial buildings.
Research aims to improve gasifier operation for syngas production
The research will provide a greater understanding of the gasification process to guide optimal design and operation for improved gasifier performance.
Watch: Researchers track coral reef recovery with imaging software
The team used a long-term data set of thousands of images of the Palmyra reef that were gathered over eight years. The images were stitched together with custom software to create a 3D photomosaic of the ecosystem.
Technology could help people with depression recall positive memories
Researchers from Lancaster University and Trinity College Dublin have conducted a study that takes a deeper look at how technology can help people suffering from depression.
Energy Department offers funding for clean-coal R&D
The R&D projects will fall under five separate funding opportunity announcements.
Smart fabric gathers data on arm movements over time
A new smart fabric developed at Dartmouth College could help athletes and physical therapy patients monitor their joint movements for better performance and accurate treatments.
Vector flow imaging aids diagnostics for pediatric heart patients
The technology was used for the first time to analyze the hemodynamics in children with congenital heart defects.
This sensor could accelerate development of hydrogen-fueled vehicles
The sensor can detect 0.1% hydrogen in the air in less than a second, a standard that could help its adoption as an energy source for vehicles.
Grocery stores in Thailand using banana leaves to package produce
To cut down on the use of plastic packaging, grocery stores in Thailand are packaging produce in banana leaves.