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Micromachining: Inclinations Sounded out
May 13, 2013 A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of ... > full story -
Photonic Quantum Computers: A Brighter Future Than Ever
May 13, 2013 Harnessing the unique features of the quantum world promises a dramatic speed-up in information processing as compared to the fastest classical machines. Scientists have succeeded in prototyping a ... > full story -
Solar Panels as Inexpensive as Paint?
May 13, 2013 Researchers are helping develop a new generation of photovoltaic cells that produce more power and cost less to manufacture than what's available ... > full story -
New 3-D Technology to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
May 11, 2013 Researchers have developed a new 3-D technology that for the first time allows cardiologists the ability to see the precise source of atrial fibrillation in the heart -- a breakthrough for a ... > full story -
New Magnetic Graphene May Revolutionize Electronics
May 10, 2013 Researchers have managed to give graphene magnetic properties. The breakthrough opens the door to the development of graphene-based spintronic devices, that is, devices based on the spin or rotation ... > full story -
After the Breakup in a Digital World: Purging Facebook of Painful Memories
May 9, 2013 The era is long gone when a romantic breakup meant ripped-up photos and burned love letters. Today, digital photos and emails can be quickly deleted but the proliferation of social media has made ... > full story -
'Power Plants': How to Harvest Electricity Directly from Plants
May 9, 2013 The sun provides the most abundant source of energy on the planet. However, only a tiny fraction of the solar radiation on Earth is converted into useful ... > full story -
Benefit Vs. Risk of Facial Recognition Technology
May 8, 2013 Law enforcement agencies are using facial recognition software as a crime-fighting tool. Now businesses are looking to use the technology to reach customers. But a professor questions whether ... > full story -
Spintronics Discovery: Scientists Find New 'Magic' in Magnetic Material
May 8, 2013 Researchers have reported a fundamental finding that will help advance the development of next-generation electronics called ... > full story -
An Electronic Nose Can Tell Pears and Apples Apart
May 8, 2013 Engineers have created a system of sensors that detects fruit odors more effectively than the human sense of smell. For now, the device can distinguish between the odors compounds emitted by pears ... > full story
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