HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
Bridges may be vulnerable to this common road de-icer
The damage also is unlikely to be detected using standard visual inspections, the typical method of assessing bridge health.
Researchers engineer a quieter airplane toilet
Tests show aeroacoustically generated noise dropped up to 16 decibels during the flush valve opening and about 5 to 10 decibels when the valve was fully opened.
Computer algorithm finds fake news and April Fools’ articles have linguistic similarities
Natural language experts from Lancaster University used machine learning to compare April Fools’, fake and genuine news articles.
At-home DNA testing company urges customers to supply FBI with DNA profiles
Following reports that it shared the DNA data of its customers with the FBI, ancestry service Family Tree DNA is now imploring its customers to voluntarily offer up their DNA profiles to aid law enforcement in solving cold cases and other mysteries.
Thermal fatigue led to gas plant fire and explosion, CSB says
More than 500 gas processing facilities operate across the U.S. and the use of heat exchangers like the one that failed is common.
Tests aim to validate blockchain's grid security potential
Blockchain may be able to enhance grid resiliency by providing a novel security solution for managing and securing critical energy delivery systems and data.
Composite materials may boost hydropower turbine output
Turbine blades made of lightweight composites may be able to generate more energy than turbines with traditional stainless steel blades.
Netflix algorithm used for faster biological imaging
An algorithm created to improve Netflix's ability to predict movie preferences is being applied to Raman spectroscopy.
Watch how chronoprints catch counterfeit drugs and food
The chronoprinting technique applies image analysis algorithms to help distinguish between genuine and adulterated products by tracking physicochemical changes.
Smart trash can helps fight food waste
Tech company Winnow is using computer vision and machine learning to highlight avoidable food waste in commercial kitchens with its smart trash can.