New Retrieval Attempt at the Titanic Reignites Debate

TECH & INNOVATION 10.19.2020 12:00 PM

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?

10.14.2020 20:19 PM

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?"

Scientists Develop a Micro-Supercapacitor Made of Graphene Ink

10.14.2020 09:30 AM

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

10.13.2020 09:30 AM

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.

PicoLinker Device Assisting Surgeons May Replace Traditional Support Monitors

10.13.2020 09:10 AM

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.

Microneedle Patch Can Deliver Genetic Material to Target Defective Cells

10.07.2020 23:23 PM

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

10.06.2020 08:10 AM

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.

Experiments Show Spinach as a Viable Candidate for New Carbon Catalysts in Batteries

10.05.2020 23:02 PM

Spinach, the green leafy vegetable full of nutrients, might have found its new purpose aside from providing energy in humans - providing a clean alternative for fuel cells and batteries.

Meet Nest Audio: Google's New Home Speaker

10.05.2020 09:00 AM

Google presents the new smart speaker for your home: Nest Audio. Its specs, looks, and even its name show potential as the next-generation full-size speaker for everyday use.

Photoacoustic Technology Used to Develop 3D Finger Vein Biometric System

09.30.2020 23:37 PM

Traditional biometric authentication only uses 2D imagine—increasing the chances of false acceptance or rejection of identity. Researchers develop a new system using photoacoustic tomography for more accurate 3D finger vein biometric authentication.

BIQU Unveils Its Own 3D Printer - The Lightest of Its Class

09.30.2020 08:50 AM

BIQU, the Chinese company that manufactures 3D printer components, announced its own printer with the BIQU BX Direct Extruder FDM 3D printer - the lightest in its class.

2020's Only Major Auto Event: The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

09.28.2020 23:40 PM

This year's Beijing Auto Show included impressive car concepts, electric vehicles, new systems, and a flying car. All other major auto show events on other continents have been canceled due to the pandemic.

NASA's New Toilet Encourages Astronauts to "Boldly Go!"

09.28.2020 07:40 AM

NASA has unveiled its new deep space toilet, officially named the Universal Waste Management System (UMWS), set to be launched to the International Space Station, Tuesday, September 29.

B-TENG Device: Tiny Wind Turbine Harvets Energy From a Breeze

09.25.2020 09:10 AM

Chinese scientists develop a tiny wind turbine that can harvest energy from a light breeze. The developers hope that someday it can be used to power electronic devices, provide electricity for communities where energy is scarce, and even compete with traditional wind turbines.

Bose Returns With Earbuds You Can Wear While Sleeping

09.22.2020 23:55 PM

Bose takes the next step in delivering sleep-friendly earbuds with the release of Sleepbuds II, first announced Tuesday, September 22.