Researchers Made Biodiesel Conversion From Used Cooking Oil Easier

Medicine & Technology Oct 27, 2020

A new powerful and low-cost technique has been devised for converting agricultural waste and used cooking oil into biodiesel, and even converting food waste and plastic to recycled products.

Samsung, Stanford University Teams Up For a 10,000 ppi OLED Display

Oct 26, 2020

Taking the graphics game to a new level, the Korean electronics giant Samsung teamed up with Stanford University to fabricate an OLED display with resolutions up to 10,000 pixels per inch (ppi).

Preventing AI Takeover: Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia Join Campaign to Protect Us From AI Threats

Oct 26, 2020

With each aspect of our life moving towards integration in the Information Age, the risks are also growing. Tech giants are working together to avoid future AI threats.

Moog Unveils the Claravox for 100 Years of the Strange Musical Instrument

Oct 23, 2020

In commemoration of 100 years since the invention of the theremin, Moog has unveiled the retro-futuristic limited edition Claravox Centennial.

New Motion Capture Techniques Use Only a Single Mounted Camera

Oct 22, 2020

A team of researchers has devised an ingenious, novel technique for a human motion capture system - using a single camera worn by the user.

Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Technology is Applied on the Astrobee Robot Aboard the ISS

Oct 21, 2020

NASA has been funding scientists developing gecko-inspired technology for robotic applications at the International Space Station. Two Stanford laboratories developed gecko-like grippers for the Astrobee robot to pick up objects to assist astronauts efficiently.

A New Deep Learning System Emulates Movement of Macaque Monkeys

Oct 20, 2020

Researchers have developed a motion capture system based on deep learning, estimating the poses of macaque monkeys to aid future studies.

Next Generation Travel: Direct Fusion Drive Can Get Spacecrafts to Titan in Two Years

Oct 20, 2020

Since nuclear fusion was discovered, it has become something of a holy grail in the search for efficient and clean energy sources. While the technology remains in a developmental phase, scientists are looking for a revolutionary application - fusion drives for spacecraft.

New Retrieval Attempt at the Titanic Reignites Debate

Oct 19, 2020

RMS Titanic Inc, the company that owns the salvage rights to The Titanic, is planning to retrieve the ship's radio equipment - sparking an old debate on whether the sunken ship still holds human remains.

Led by Samsung and Apple: Is UWB The Next Big Smartphone Tech?

Oct 14, 2020

For tech-savvy smartphone users, there are a number of technologies and specifications to consider - WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, Near Field Communication (NFC), and more. Now Apple and Samsung have announced a new tech with their latest phones and people are asking: "What is UWB?"

Tiny Energy Storage Device Developed for Wearable Devices

Oct 14, 2020

Scientists continually improve wearable devices by developing the energy storage of e-skin electronics. South Korean materials scientists developed a new energy storage device containing graphene ink.

"Powered By Honey": Rolls-Royce Unveils the Bumblebee 5000 From Its Young Designer Competition

Oct 13, 2020

British car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has revealed the winner for its Young Designer Competition - a bee-themed car powered by honey to be known as Bumblebee 5000.

Pilot Study on PicoLinker Device Improves Spinal Surgery Efficiency

Oct 13, 2020

The PicoLinker device can be easily attached to eyeglasses which displays a real-time monitor in front of a surgeon's eyes. The small device may someday replace traditional support monitors in operating rooms as it improves surgical efficiency.

New Gene Therapy Method Includes Microneedles and Nanoparticles

Oct 07, 2020

A new method of gene therapy involves minimally invasive microneedles. The patch includes genetic material within nanoparticles and can be applied for various clinical uses such as cancers, diseases, and vaccines.

Scientists Design New Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscope With Ultrathin Lens

Oct 06, 2020

Researchers from Saudi Arabia's KAUST develop a more affordable microscope to observe live cell growth, such as cancer cells. The optical device has a lens inspired by the design of a lighthouse lens.