Mathematical Framework Formalizes Loop Perforation Technique
As computer scientists continue to look for ways to enhance performance, Martin Rinard and the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory hope their technique of loop perforation, the…
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Magnetometers Ready for NASA’s MAVEN Mission
In preparation for the 2013 launch, scientists and engineers at NASA worked diligently to complete the magnetometers on schedule for the MAVEN mission. The magnetometers…
Ceramic Membranes May Reduce CO2 Emissions
Scientists believe “carbon-capture” technology may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy sources such as coal and natural gas. They are evaluating a system that…
High-Energy Radiation is Refracted Setting the Stage for Gamma Optics
New research into gamma rays has led to a discovery that will make many new applications possible in medicine and materials research. Physicists at the…
Graphene Based Composite Being Developed as Rust Proofing Alternative
Scientists at the University at Buffalo are developing a graphene-based composite that will hopefully serve as a rust-proofing alternative to the toxic coatings that are…
“Inexact” Computer Chip, 15 Times More Efficient than Today’s Technology
By allowing for occasional errors, prototype “inexact” computer chips are more efficient than today’s technology, improving power and resource efficiency. Researchers have unveiled an “inexact”…
BrainGate Neural Interface System Allows People with Paralysis to Control Robotic Arms
Advances in brain-computer interfaces, restorative neurotechnology, and assistive robot technology have led to a new study that reports, while using the BrainGate neural interface system,…
Engineers Use Supercomputers to Tackle the Challenges of Hypersonic Flight
With a $20 million U.S. Department of Energy grant, Stanford researchers plan to use some of the world’s fastest supercomputers to model the complexities of…
Calculating the Total Capacity of a Data Network
In a two-part paper, a team of scientists from MIT, Caltech and University of Technology in Munich examined network coding and ways to both minimize…
Generator Produces Electricity by Harnessing the Piezoelectric Properties of Biological Material
Scientists at the Berkeley Lab have developed a way to generate power using harmless viruses that convert mechanical energy into electricity. Their generator is the…
Floating “Power Buoy” Creates Electricity from Ocean Waves
In an effort to harness the power of ocean waves, engineers designed and built a floating “power buoy” that measures 8 feet across, 10 feet…
NDCX-II, A Special-Purpose Particle Accelerator
A team of engineers and scientists just completed work on NDCX-II, a special-purpose particle accelerator designed to produce a high-quality, dense beam that can rapidly…
Double-Walled Silicon Nanotube Battery Shows Promise
New silicon battery technology is a major step forward in creating smaller, lighter and longer-lasting batteries. The new design contains a double-walled silicon nanotube coated…
VW Passat TDI Clean Diesel Vehicle Travels 1626 Miles on One Tank of Fuel
A step in the right direction, a VW Passat TDI set the world record for longest distance on one tank of clean diesel fuel. The…
Environmentally Friendly Treatments Could Reduce Odors in Cotton Fabric
The future might smell better thanks to scientists at the USDA that are investigating new antimicrobial treatments for clothing. Using an environmentally friendly method to…
Floating Robots Demonstrate Their Water Monitoring Technology
Engineers at UC Berkeley released their smartphone-equipped floating robots in the Sacramento River to field test their ability and to demonstrate their water monitoring technology….
Portable Diagnostics Use Vibration to Move Drops of Liquid
Scientists at the University of Washington are using nanotechnology manufacturing techniques to build and refine portable diagnostics that have surfaces with tiny posts of varying…
Balancing Between Life and Research
Focusing on balance between her family, religion and work with carbon nanomaterials, Jing Kong has found a home at MIT and has pioneered a new…