Scientists develop safer, inexpensive way to propel small satellites
Finding inexpensive solutions for propelling CubeSats is one of the most critical components of the rapidly growing industry of commercial launches of satellites the...
New cars are safer, but women most likely to suffer injury, says study
Cars built in the last decade have been shown to be safer than older models, including in the most common types of crashes -...
Scientists develop new ultrafast semiconductors
UK researchers have developed world-leading Compound Semiconductor (CS) technology that can drive future high-speed data communications.
A team from Cardiff University's Institute for Compound Semiconductors...
Scientists could see patients’ real-time pain with new tech
Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain.
For this reason, University of Michigan researchers have developed...
Low-cost retinal scanner could help prevent blindness worldwide
The OCT system designed at Duke University is 15 times lighter and smaller than current commercial systems.
It is made from parts costing less than...
Scientists create first portable tech for detecting cyanotoxins in water
North Carolina State University researchers have developed the first portable technology that can test for cyanotoxins in water.
The device can be used to detect...
Scientists grow spiraling new material
With a simple twist of the fingers, one can create a beautiful spiral from a deck of cards.
In the same way, scientists at...
Nanoscale ‘donuts’ offer boost to quantum computing
Growing 2D crystals over an array of micron-scale “donuts” may lead to tailored materials for quantum information processing and other novel electronics.
As researchers eye...
Scientists solve the solar cell defect mystery after decades of effort
A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has solved a key flaw in solar panels after 40 years of research around the...
Stanford engineers develop a more stable, efficient prosthetic foot
Hiking trails and other rough terrain are especially difficult for people with prosthetic legs.
Now, Stanford engineers have come up with more stable prostheses...