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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

“Pantry” science: MIT researchers grow carbon nanotubes using common kitchen ingredients

When the subject of carbon nanotubes is brought up, most people probably won’t think of something that can be cooked up in a kitchen. However, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have done just that – creating carbon nanotubes with the help of common household materials. Led by Richard Li, a graduate student in […]

03/05/2020 / By Franz Walker

Incredible non-invasive medical device reduces need for CT scans that expose patients to radiation

CT scans use ionizing radiation to take a look inside the body, exposing patients to the risk of cancer. Now, researchers have found that a recently FDA-approved device can reduce the need for CT scans for traumatic brain injury by as much as 30 percent. Called BrainScope One, the device comes from the BrainScope Company, Inc. – […]

03/04/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Useful AND cute: Robot “duck” clears weeds and pests in Japanese rice fields

In recent years, many farmers have turned to the use of dangerous and toxic commercially available pesticides to help keep their farms pest-free, even though these chemicals are known to cause not just problems in the environment such as water contamination and the poisoning of local wildlife, but also diseases and health problems in humans. […]

03/01/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists develop FACE MASK that speeds up coronavirus testing

One of the things that makes the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hard to contain is how long it can take to test for the presence of the virus (SARS-CoV-2). To address this, researchers at the University of Leicester in England are developing a new face mask that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 much faster. The scientists have developed […]

02/25/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

NASA considering the use of “starshade” tech to look for alien planets

NASA has announced its plans to use “starshade” technology on exoplanet-hunting missions. Recent research from the space agency suggests that while the plans may be technologically daunting, it’s not impossible and well within NASA’s reach. Astronomers all over the world have been detecting exoplanets for over a decade now. However, their work has been done only […]

02/09/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Updating fluid-powered machines: Scientists design bizarre-looking lionfish powered by a blood-like compound

You’ve heard of robots that can run, lift, jump and crawl. Now, prepare to see one that can bleed. In a paper published in the scientific journal Nature, a joint team of researchers from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania detailed how they built a soft robotic lionfish, complete with a multi-functional circulatory system. […]

02/06/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Sporting goods company unveils bikes that can cruise on water

Cycling on water has been made a reality thanks to a bike firm’s pedal-powered trimaran. The company, Red Shark Bikes, launched four versions of a trimaran, or a tri-hulled boat. But, unlike other boats, instead of a sail or a paddle, these have pedals for you to cycle across the water with. The four versions are […]

02/04/2020 / By Michael Alexander

The quest to cool your electronics continues: New polymer can disperse heat

Overheating gadgets and devices may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to a new material developed by scientists at Rice University. Researchers from Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering recently unveiled a nanocomposite material that shows great promise as a superior dielectric or insulating material, which can then be used for flexible electronics, energy storage and electronic devices. Created […]

02/03/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Say goodbye to flat tires: Michelin develops new ‘puncture-proof’ airless tires

Flat tires may soon be a thing of the past. Michelin and General Motors (GM) have announced the development of a prototype for production-ready airless tires, which could roll out and replace old pneumatic rubber tires by 2025. Both companies say they have been developing the airless tires for the better part of two decades. Michelin calls their […]

01/23/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Ready for pilot-less flights? German company says self-driving flying cars “in the works”

German startup Lilium has successfully tested their full-scale prototype electric “flying taxi.” They launched an unmanned test flight of their prototype, proving that their flying taxi’s vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems were functioning properly. The aircraft took off vertically, hovered in the air and then landed safely. The flying taxi features a relatively simple design. It has an egg-shaped cabin on […]

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