Tag: Technology/Engineering/Computer Science

Researchers use artificial intelligence to analyse hundreds of thousands of Instagram posts about vapingCredit: Aqdas Malik, Aalto University E-cigarettes are ...

Multi-university center aims to minimize mine tailings risk

Increased concern over the sustainability of handling mine waste has led to a joint venture dedicated to mine tailings research ...

X-ray scattering shines light on protein folding

Multiple forms of a non-functional, unfolded protein follow different pathways and timelines to reach its folded, functional state, a study ...

Novel “dual-resonant method” in 2D materials can spur advances in the field of photonics

Scientists in Korea explain a new process that maximizes photon conversion in 2D materials, which could innovate photonic-based applicationsCredit: DGIST ...

The spin state story: Observation of the quantum spin liquid state in novel material

New insight into the spin behavior in an exotic state of matter puts us closer to next-generation spintronic devicesCredit: Tokyo ...

New method for simulating yarn-cloth patterns to be unveiled at ACM SIGGRAPH

Novel technique includes the stretching and bending responseCredit: © Georg Sperl, Rahul Narain, and Chris Wojtan The simulation of woven ...

Programmable balloons pave the way for new shape-morphing devices

Kirigami balloons could be used in medical devices, soft roboticsCredit: (Image courtesy of the Bertoldi Lab/Harvard SEAS) Balloon shaping isn't ...

Safer unmanned aircraft with project SAMA – SHM of Politecnico di Milano

Credit: SAMAS Milan, 8 July 2020 - Using remotely piloted aircraft is one of the main challenges faced by the ...

Collaborative virtual reality environments for the home office

A new software platform developed by HLRS and the KoLab project enables collaboration at a distance in three-dimensional spaces.Credit: HLRS/Fabian ...

Data mining system unearths US counties most at risk for COVID deaths

Credit: Akai Kaeru, LLC STONY BROOK, NY, July 8, 2020 - The task of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide and ...

Bespoke catalysts for power-to-X

Using a synchrotron, scientists of KIT watch a power-to-X catalyst at workCredit: Photo: Tiziana Carambia Suitable catalysts are of great ...

Record efficiency for printed solar cells

Key step towards cheaper and more effective solar energyCredit: SPECIFIC/Swansea University A new study reports the highest efficiency ever recorded ...

Old X-rays, new vision: A nano-focused X-ray laser

Researchers enhance the accuracy of X-ray free-electron laser measurements closer to the diameter of typical atoms than previously possibleCredit: Osaka ...

Stony Brook to develop computational tools to design efficient, cost-effective offshore

CEAS awarded a $1.1 million award from National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC)Credit: Stony Brook University STONY BROOK, ...

Chicago Quantum Exchange welcomes seven new partners in tech, computing and finance

Credit: Microsoft The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), a growing intellectual hub for the research and development of quantum technology, has added ...

Study to evaluate app that automates calorie counting

PortionSize promises an affordable method to measure how much users eatCredit: John Apolzan, Corby Martin A new smartphone app promises ...

Welcome, Robin the AI robot

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital launches an innovative project to support the emotional needs of ...

WVU Robotic Technology Center and Maxar Technologies partner on the future of in-space assembly

Credit: West Virginia University A new space race is underway throughout the globe and the renewed interest in space exploration ...

Shock-dissipating fractal cubes could forge high-tech armor

3D printed fractal structures with closely spaced voids dissipate shockwaves five times better than solid cubesCredit: Los Alamos National Laboratory ...

Funding round to accelerate growth for technology to treat speech conditions