HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Wireless Tracking Technology to Be Deployed in the Alps
Skiers will be equipped with a sensor module that transmits his or her location to the network via a gateway.
Scattered-light Technology Could Allow Cameras to "See Around Corners"
The technology uses pulses of scattered-light photons that bounce through a scene and are recaptured by sensors connected to the camera.
Tool Transforms Flat Materials Into 3D Shapes
The tool enables designers to exploit the ability of certain materials to expand uniformly in two dimensions.
Crop Scanner May Help Citrus Growers Fight Greening Disease
Florida researchers are developing methods that will allow a grower to scan many acres quickly and accurately to estimate the severity of citrus fruit drop at any given time.
Solar System Internet Technology Debuts on the ISS
This first use of the DTN service as an operational capability on a space mission marks the beginning of the space station as a node in the evolving Solar System Internet.
Standardizing Communications for the Internet of Things
Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute have developed a flexible, generic data-fusion software that simplifies interacting with sensor networks.
Supercomputing Used to Find Rare Earth Refining Alternatives
Through the use of computer-aided molecular design, researchers have identified several new low-cost, highly effective ligands.
Preventing a Cybersecurity Nightmare
Unmanaged user accounts in industrial environments present significant cybersecurity risks.
Visual Cloud Computing Could Aid Disaster Response
In disaster scenarios, the sheer volume of visual data generated can create a bottleneck in the network.
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.
IEC/IEEE Standard to Improve Substation Operation
Communication between equipment and systems for the electric grid is an essential element of power utility automation, and central to the introduction of smart grids.
"RedEye" Could Give Wearable Computers Continuous Vision
The concept is to allow computers to assist us by showing them what we see throughout the day.
New Computer Programming Framework Aims for Energy-Efficient Web
Engineers have developed a set of web programming language extensions that enable web developers to have more flexibility and control over the energy consumption of a website.
Self-Driving Bus Taps Power of IBM Watson
Olli utilizes the computing capability of IBM Watson Internet of Things to analyze and learn from high volumes of transportation data produced by more than 30 embedded sensors.
Six-Story Steel-Frame Building Undergoes Seismic Testing
Researchers have installed more than 250 sensors, over 40 video cameras and a GPS system to gather data during the tests.
Solving a Longstanding Mystery About Adhesive Wear
Despite its impact on the economy and health, the physics behind wear remains poorly understood.
New Material Could Make Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Cleaner, Less Expensive
To find the best material for xenon and krypton separation, computational chemists screened 125,000 MOFs for their ability to trap the gases.
Algorithm Helps Compute Groundwater Levels from Satellite Data
Having a continuous map of deformation led to the discovery that there is a delay between when groundwater is pumped from an aquifer and when the ground sinks in response to water removal.
The Growing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Oil and Gas
Technologies have advanced as the steep drop in oil price has driven companies to look for innovative ways to improve efficiency.
Machine Learning Accelerates Discovery of New Materials
Finding new materials has traditionally been guided by trial and error. But with increasing chemical complexity, the combination possibilities are too large for such an approach to be practical.