Camera monitoring significantly improves driver safety
A new study has shown HGV drivers drive much more safely when there are cameras in their cabs monitoring their behavior.
Sep 15, 2020
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Robotics
Beyond batteries: Scientists build methanol-powered beetle bot
Scientists have long envisioned building tiny robots capable of navigating environments that are inaccessible or too dangerous for humans—but finding ways to keep them powered and moving has been impossible to achieve.
Aug 19, 2020
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Engineering
Low-cost home air quality monitors prove useful for wildfire smoke
Over the last few years of frequent and intense wildfire seasons, many parts of the U.S. have experienced hazardous air quality for days on end. At the same time a number of low-cost air quality monitors have come on the ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Engineering
New method helps keep an eye on electromagnetic coils degradation
Electromagnetic coils are widely used components in many applications and systems, including solenoids, motors and transformers. However, coil insulation systems are failure-prone, especially under excessive thermal stresses, ...
Jul 07, 2020
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Security
Virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India
As India enters an extended coronavirus lockdown, the government is actively pursuing contact tracing to help control infections. At the heart of the effort in the country of 1.3 billion people is a government-run smartphone ...
May 08, 2020
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Security
FDA says pacemakers, glucose monitors and other devices could be vulnerable to hackers
Federal agencies warned patients and manufacturers Tuesday that a recently discovered problem with Bluetooth Low Energy communications may allow computer hackers to remotely disable or access pacemakers, glucose monitors, ...
Mar 05, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Seniors get special attention at consumer tech show
How can the tech sector help seniors remain independent, connected, healthy, and safe?
Jan 10, 2020
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Computer Sciences
New big data algorithms improve earthquake detection; monitor livestock health and agricultural pests
Two new algorithms could help earthquake early warning systems buy you a few extra seconds to drop, cover, and hold on before the ground begins to shake.
Nov 27, 2019
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Robotics
Soft skin-like robots you can put in your pocket
Stretchable skin-like robots that can be rolled up and put in your pocket have been developed by a University of Bristol team using a new way of embedding artificial muscles and electrical adhesion into soft materials.
Nov 20, 2019
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Engineering
Listening to engine blades to stop failures, disasters
The roar of a jet or race car engine can nearly take one's breath away. Now imagine trying to hear through all that noise to pinpoint a problem with the engine—and stop a potentially disastrous failure.
Nov 01, 2019
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