
Scientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of Drugs
Scientists have developed a
device which records the
brain activity of worms to
help test the effects of
drugs. NeuroChip is a
microfluidic
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Innovation Could Bring Flexible Solar Cells, Transistors, Displays
Researchers have created a
new type of transparent
electrode that might find
uses in solar cells,
flexible displays for
computers and consumer
... > full story

Footwear's (Carbon) Footprint: Bulk of Shoes' Carbon Footprint Comes from Manufacturing Processes
A typical pair of running
shoes generates 30 pounds of
carbon dioxide emissions,
equivalent to keeping a
100-watt light bulb on for
... > full story

New Method for Tailoring Optical Processors
Physicists and engineers
have unveiled a robust new
method for arranging metal
nanoparticles in geometric
patterns that can act as
optical processors that
... > full story
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More Emphasis Needed on Recycling and Reuse of Li-Ion Batteries
May 22, 2013 The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government ... > full story -
Fastest Measurements Ever Made of Ion Channel Proteins
May 20, 2013 Engineers have used miniaturized electronics to measure the activity of individual ion-channel proteins with temporal resolution as fine as one microsecond, producing the fastest recordings of single ... > full story -
Opening Doors to Foldable Electronics With Inkjet-Printed Graphene
May 20, 2013 Imagine a bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket. The technology for these devices may not be so far off, thanks to new ... > full story -
Nanoantennas Improve Infrared Sensing
May 20, 2013 Engineers have used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action, opening the door to more sensitive infrared cameras and more compact ... > full story -
Electric and Magnetic Characteristics of a Material Which Could Be Used in Spintronics: Promising Doped Zirconia
May 17, 2013 Materials belonging to the family of dilute magnetic oxides (DMOs) - an oxide-based variant of the dilute magnetic semiconductors - are good candidates for spintronics ... > full story -
Stacking 2-D Materials Produces Surprising Results
May 16, 2013 New experiments reveal previously unseen effects, could lead to new kinds of electronics and optical ... > full story -
Brain Makes Call on Which Ear Is Used for Cell Phone
May 16, 2013 If you're a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, according to a newly published study. The study shows a strong correlation between ... > full story -
Security Risks Found in Sensors for Heart Devices, Consumer Electronics
May 16, 2013 The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled ... > full story -
Engineers Monitor Heart Health Using Paper-Thin Flexible 'Skin'
May 16, 2013 Engineers combine layers of flexible materials into pressure sensors to create a wearable heart monitor thinner than a dollar bill. The skin-like device could one day provide doctors with a safer way ... > full story -
New Insights Into How Materials Transfer Heat Could Lead to Improved Electronics
May 16, 2013 Researchers have published new insights into how materials transfer heat, which could lead eventually to smaller, more powerful electronic ... > full story
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