How to inflate a hardened 80-ton concrete shell
Initially flat slab before inflation. Credit: Vienna University of Technology At TU Wien, an alternative for resource intensive formwork fo ...
Researchers use nature's weaving formula to engineer advanced functional materials
Periosteum is a tissue fabric layer on the outside of bone, as seen in the upper diagonal segment of the tissue image volume. The natural we ...
UAV performs first ever perched landing using machine learning algorithms
The very first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform a perched landing using machine learning algorithms has been developed in partnershi ...
Why you might want to think twice about surrendering online privacy for the sake of convenience
Just a click away once you tick this too-long-to-read privacy agreement. Credit: Shutterstock It is inconvenient to guard one's privacy, an ...
Software system labels coral reef images in record time
CoralNet works 10 to 100 times faster than processing image data by hand. Credit: University of California - San Diego Computer scientists ...
Scientists use a gaming algorithm to enhance a DNA sequencing Android app
The accuracy of a smartphone app called GelApp, designed by A*STAR scientists to help analyze biomedical samples, has been greatly enhanced ...
Study: How new Airbnb nondiscrimination policy may be worse
New research co-authored at Washington University in St. Louis shows more information about users and guests is key when it comes to fightin ...
Fighting online trolls with bots
Credit: shutterstock.com The wonder of internet connectivity can turn into a horror show if the people who use online platforms decide that ...
10 years on the iPhone has revolutionised life and freed us from multiple tyrannies
Steve Jobs introduces iPhone. Credit: YouTube It is 10 years this week since Steve Jobs walked onto a stage and said "Every once in a ...
Japan researchers warn of fingerprint theft from 'peace' sign
The grooves in fingerprints enhance our ability to sense textures, according to a recent study. Image credit: Wikimedia. Could flashing th ...
Norway starts tuning out analog radio in favor of digital
A driver adjusts an FM radio inside a car in Oslo, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. From Wednesday, Norway will become the first in the world to phas ...
Electromagnetic wave router to offer unlimited bandwidth
A design developed by UCLA electrical engineers could enable wireless devices to send and receive information on the same frequency with unlimited bandwidth.
Top poker pros face off vs. artificial intelligence
Poker Pro Dong Kim shown here in the first Brains vs. AI contest in 2015. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University Four of the world's best profe ...
OLED electrodes from graphene
For the first time, it is possible to produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene, according to Fraunhofer researchers who developed the process as part of the EU-funded ‘Gladiator’ project. The
Storing thermal solar energy from summer to winter
Benjamin Fumey at his test facilty in the lab. The heat cycle has been working since fall of 2016. Credit: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Ma ...
Italy arrests siblings accused of huge VIP hacking campaign (Update)
This undated image taken from video and made available by the Italian Police on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, shows an officer of Italy's National ...
NAVYA Self-driving shuttle goes to work in Las Vegas
The Navya program will last a week, and was touted as the first time a fully autonomous, electric powered shuttle was left to its own device ...
US warns of unusual cybersecurity flaw in heart devices
The Homeland Security Department warned Tuesday about an unusual cybersecurity flaw for one manufacturer's implantable heart devices that it ...
Researcher shows computer users are overconfident when dealing with junk emails
Jingguo Wang. Credit: UT Arlington UTA researchers show in a new study that people's confidence actually exceeds what they can achieve when ...
New technology will cut plug-in hybrid fuel consumption by one third
Xuewei Qi and a team of UCR researchers are using vehicle connectivity and evolutionary algorithms to improve the efficiency of Plug-In Hybr ...
Dutch trains now all powered by wind energy
Eneco and NS said on a joint website that some 600,000 passengers daily are "the first in the world" to travel thanks to wind ener ...
China's GAC could sell SUV in US for small-car price by 2019
The GAC Motors GS7 is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Chin ...
Snapchat picks London as global base outside US
Snap has around 75 staff in the UK, up from six a year ago and is looking to add a nearby site to its office in London's Soho district Snap ...
Project will digitize Catholic records of Boston Archdiocese
Two of Boston's most venerable institutions are teaming up to create an online database of hundreds of thousands of Roman Catholic Church do ...
Tough drone market forces layoffs at French maker Parrot
Shares in French drone manufacturer Parrot crashed more than 17 percent on Tuesday after the group announced mass job cuts, signalling an en ...
UAE to invest $163 bn to diversify energy
In 2014, Abu Dhabi opened the world's largest operating plant of concentrated solar power, which has the capacity to provide electricity to ...
Drones could soon get crucial medical supplies to patients in need
Aerial drones could one day ferry life-or-death medical supplies between hospitals now that Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have figured ...
Taking graphics cards beyond gaming
The graphics cards found in powerful gaming computers are now capable of solving computationally intensive mathematical problems common in s ...
Leti to test potential successor to OFDM
French research institute CEA-Leti says it has developed a multicarrier waveform that could be a successor to OFDM and is planning to demonstrate the approach on the Minatec campus in Grenoble.
Italy arrests suspects who tried hacking Draghi Renzi
Italian police say they have arrested two suspects, a brother-and-sister team, for trying to hack the personal email accounts of leading pub ...
Image: Breaking boundaries in new engine designs
Credit: NASA In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the 8' x 6' win ...
Ten years on the iPhone has taken us back as many steps as it has taken us forward
A reinvention, yes. But has it taken us in the right direction? Credit: Blake Patterson, CC BY The 10th anniversary of the Apple iPhone rem ...
Wearable sensor device helps visually impaired to sense their environment
Credit: Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a wearable assistive device for t ...
Spy chief says Germany needs ability to counter cyberattacks
The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says the country needs to be able to return fire during a cyberattack, including the abil ...
First-ever system to allow users to build and customise drones depending on their needs
Credit: Shutterstock MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence lab has come up with the first-ever system to allow any user to bui ...
World's first slide-style vein authentication technology based on palm veins
Figure 1: Prototype optical unit. (Left, photo: a dotted line surrounds the components; right, a schematic diagram). Credit: Fujitsu Fujits ...
EU proposes greater privacy protection to boost digital economy
Under the existing EU rules, privacy protection is only applied to text messages and voice calls provided by traditional telecoms operators ...
ZigBee promotes dotdot as ‘universal language’ for the IoT
According to the ZigBee Alliance, dotdot will be a universal language for the IoT, making it possible for smart objects to work together on any network. Announcing the approach at last week’s CES in L
NXP targets audio voice and video in IoT products
Applications processors designed specifically to meet the audio, voice and video requirements of IoT products have been launched at CES by NXP.
NRAM poised for the big time says researcher
Non volatile memories based on carbon-nanotube technology could prove more disruptive in enterprise and consumer applications than flash memory, according to BCC Research. With the technology schedule
Messaging app Snapchat to put European base in UK
The company behind messaging app Snapchat will place its European base in Britain in a vote of confidence in the economy following the vote ...
Novel method for robotic manipulation
A simple, linear robot is easy to control. With known goals and a clear understanding of variables, a controller tells the robot the rules t ...
Science DMZ is focus of latest library of network training videos aimed at global audience
This image was taken at an NSRC-hosted workshop in Senegal shows a creative approach to networking in emerging areas. Credit: NSRC For memb ...
Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer to leave company board after Verizon sale
Marissa Mayer is expected to remain with Yahoo's core business, which is being bought by Verizon Yahoo confirmed on Monday that chief execu ...
Norway prepares for controversial FM radio shutdown
The skyline of Aker Brygge, the Norwegian capital Oslo's waterfront and entertainment area Norway on Wednesday will become the first countr ...
Petrol taxes drop globally despite climate change: study
Over 13 years, consumption of gasoline rose in countries that lowered taxes or raised subsidies The average tax on petrol in 157 nations fe ...
Pentagon successfully tests micro-drone swarm
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter, a technophile and former Harvard professor, created the Strategic Capabilities Office when he was ...
GaN-on-silicon for scalable transistors
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois claims to have advanced gallium nitride (GaN)-on-silicon transistor technology by optimising the composition of the device’s semiconductor layers. W
Creating economic growth and industrial opportunity through shale gas optimization
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Chemical Engineering To some, "optimization" may simply be a word to use when & ...
How on earth does geotagging work?
Davood Rafiei is a professor in the Department of Computing Sciences and expert in big data and information management. Credit: John Ulan I ...
Controversial nuclear power plant near New York to close
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and environmentalists applauded the closing of the Indian Point , located within 30 miles of New York, has lo ...
What did Big Data find when it analyzed 150 years of British history?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain What could be learnt about the world if you could read the news from over 100 local newspapers for a period of 15 ...
Honda unveils new Odyssey in small scrappy minivan market
American Honda Executive Vice President John Mendel speaks about the new Honda Odyssey minivan at the North American International Auto Show ...
The Latest: Volvo testing self-driving cars with real people
General Motors Executive Chief Engineer Autonomous & Electrified Vehicles and New Technology Pam Fletcher, left, and Bolt Chief Engineer ...
MIPI Alliance releases the MIPI I3C sensor interface specification
The MIPI Alliance has released the MIPI I3CSM, a sensor interface specification that streamlines integration in smartphones, wearables, IoT devices and automotive systems.
Wheels to Watch: BMW 5 Series Kia sports car Mercedes GLA
The BMW 530e is displayed at the North American International Auto show, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) From ho ...
Chevy Bolt gets top car award; Pacifica top utility vehicle (Update)
General Motors Executive Chief Engineer Autonomous & Electrified Vehicles and New Technology Pam Fletcher, left, and Bolt Chief Engineer ...
Chinese humanoid robot turns on the charm in Shanghai
The humanoid robot 'Jia Jia' can hold a simple conversation and make specific facial expressions when asked "Jia Jia" can hold a ...
Cellphone Wi-Fi coverage goes live at NYC subway stations
Cellphone and Wi-Fi coverage is now being provided for commuters at each of New York City's many underground subway stations, one year ahead ...
Chevy Bolt gets top car award; Honda Ridgeline top truck
The Chevy Bolt has been named top car in North America, while the Honda Ridgeline grabbed the honor for top truck. ...
IBM breaks US patent record includes ‘labs on chips’ in its predictions for five years’ time
IBM says it has broken the US patent record, having had 8088 patents granted in 2016. This is the first time any US company has had more than 8000 patents granted in a year. Areas of interest range fr
US energy boss lauds opening of nuke repository
This Jan. 4, 2017, image provided by the U.S. Energy Department and its contractor Nuclear Waste Partnership shows workers moving waste unde ...
Bionic woman: Chinese robot turns on the charm
"Jia Jia" can hold a simple conversation and make specific facial expressions when asked, and her creator believes the eerily life ...
Building a Google for the dark web
A geographical map depicting hotbeds of dark web activity related to illegal products. Larger circles indicate more activity. Credit: Christ ...
America's crumbling infrastructure
With a real estate developer entering the Oval Office and a bipartisan consensus on the need for a national infrastructure overhaul, Harvard ...
New tool helps cities to plan electric bus routes and calculate the benefits
A new tool can be used by any city's bus system to calculate the costs and benefits of expanding electric bus routes. Credit: KTH Royal Inst ...
Waymo self-driving minivan will start test drives this month
John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company created by Google's parent company, Alphabet introduces a Chrysler Pacifica hybri ...
Highlights of 2017 Consumer Electronics Show
Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa was the surprise star of CES, with dozens of new products and services integrating the voice-accessed machi ...
Emerging tech aims to improve life for handicapped
An attendee walks past a message board celebrating 50 years of the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 8, 2017 Emergin ...
Technology pours into happy hour
Opn manager Tristan Capelier demonstrates the Pernot Ricard-backed home "mixology" unit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Ve ...
At CES tech moves into the nursery
As technology caters to an ever-younger crowd, developers are creating new tools for infants and their parents, and even aiming at the yet-t ...
For 'intelligent' robot chess is just a hobby
A robot developed by Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute plays chess at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on J ...
Finland's HMD to launch new Nokia phone to run on Android
The Nokia mobile phone is coming back. Finland-based HMD Global ...
Smartphone revolution blazes on as iPhone turns 10
The iPhone 7 - 10 years after the release of the first iPhone, Apple is under pressure to come up with a new wonder The smartphone continue ...
The future of car tech: getting to know you
The unveiled Fiat Chrysler Portal Concept car during the Fiat Chrysler press conference at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES2017) in L ...
Robots show their 'personality' at big tech show
Mayfield Robotics chief executive Michael Beebe unveils the Kuri robot at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, on January 6, 2017 Pr ...
Cities vie to hop on super-speedy hyperloop rail
Hyperloop One global field operations senior vice president Nick Earle (L) and co-founders Rob Lloyd (C) and Josh Giegel at the Consumer Ele ...
Hoverboards make comeback at Vegas electronics show
Hoverboards are aiming for a comeback after a series of debacles and recalls for the quirky wheeled personal transport devices. ...
Virtual reality seeks momentum at CES gadget gala
A man wearing a VR headset experiments with a merged reality experience using Project Alloy at the Intel exhibit during the 2017 Consumer El ...
State election systems to get more federal aid for security
In this Oct. 14, 2016, file photo, a technician works to prepare voting machines to be used in the presidential election, in Philadelphia. H ...
China takes global lead in clean energy
On Thursday, China announced that it would sink at least $361 billion into renewables by 2020, key to the country's transition away from pol ...
Canada competition bureau drops probe of Apple
Canada's competition watchdog announced Friday it is closing its two-year investigation into whether Apple's contracts with local wireless c ...
The Latest at CES: Forget the shrink with hypnotherapy app
A show attendee pats Paro, a therapeutic robot for people allergic to animals, at CES International Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP ...
Amazon Alexa virtual assistant shines at tech show
Alexa made its debut as the heart of the Amazon Echo—a family of internet-connected speakers that answer questions, run apps, and let people ...
Cyber experts report 'chasing ghosts' after US warning
The first page of the Joint Analysis Report narrative by the Department of Homeland Security and federal Bureau of Investigation and release ...
Investigators link insurer cyber breach to foreign nation
A foreign government was likely behind a cyber breach of health insurance company Anthem Inc. that compromised more than 78 million consumer ...
US approves fix for some Volkswagen diesels
Volkswagen will soon be able to repair some of its diesel cars so they meet U.S. emissions standards. ...
‘Lanes’ mean more power faster charging says UCLA team
A UCLA research team says it has made a ‘major advance’ towards the development of oxide supercapacitors. According to the team, these devices would combine the longevity of a battery with the fast-c
The Latest: Samsung mid-range phones after Note 7 fiasco
A visitor looks at the smartphone cases of Samsung Electronics Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones at its shop in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, ...
Wireless sensor module for range of apps
A wireless sensor module developed by Samtec and STMicroelectronics is said to be a production-ready solution that allows engineers to sense and measure inertial, environmental and acoustical paramete
Compact telecoms light amplifier demonstrates higher gain
A high gain optical amplifier that is compact enough to be placed on a chip has been created by researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), A*STAR Data Storage Institute a
Modular compute platform to ‘transform’ future devices
Intel has launched a modular compute platform at CES. Called the Intel Compute Card, the device is intended to transform the way compute and connectivity can be integrated and used in future devices.
Bosch demonstrates Ultrahaptics’ technology in concept car
Ultrahaptics has announced that its touch-free haptic feedback solution is integrated into a concept car being exhibited by Bosch at CES 2017.
Off-grid power in remote areas will require special business model to succeed
Low-cost, off-grid solar energy could provide significant economic benefit to people living in some remote areas, but a new study suggests t ...
Is Google's eagerness to answer questions promoting more falsehood online?
Ready to serve. Credit: shutterstock.com When people have questions, they often ask Google. They expect high-quality, accurate answers. Lat ...
Supercomputer simulations helping to improve wind predictions
Station locations and lists of instruments deployed within the Columbia River Gorge, Columbia River Basin, and surrounding region. Credit: J ...
The Latest at CES: Personalize backpacks with photo screen
A woman is silhouetted against the wall made with small light bulbs at the Honda booth at CES International Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Las V ...
China's Huawei sets high goal for US global market
The top executive of number three smartphone maker Huawei on Wednesday laid out an ambitious agenda for the US and global markets, brushing ...
The Latest at CES: Companies up 'wow' factor to stand out
The Toyota Concept-i is on display at CES International Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The Latest on the CES ...
Renault-Nissan doubles down on autonomous cars
Renault-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn said the group would adopt an autonomous driving system which keeps a human in the loop if something goes ...