Mapping the Path of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2020 – Since 1880, the Earth’s temperature has risen by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit and is predicted to continue rising, according to the NASA Global […]
Low Power Metal Detector Senses Magnetic Fingerprints
WASHINGTON, January 21, 2020 — Most traditional electromagnetic methods for detecting hidden metal objects involve systems that are heavy, bulky and require lots of electricity. Recent studies […]
Spider-Man-Style Robotic Graspers Defy Gravity
WASHINGTON, January 17, 2020 — Specially designed vacuum suction units allow humans to climb walls. Scientists have developed a suction unit that can be used on rough […]
Reinventing the Computer: Brain-Inspired Computing for a Post-Moore’s Law Era
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 15, 2020 — Since the invention of the transistor in 1947, computing development has seen a consistent doubling of the number of transistors that […]
Opening Up DNA to Delete Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 14, 2020 — Protein editorial assistants are clearing the way for cut-and-paste DNA editors, like CRISPR, to access previously inaccessible genes of interest. Opening […]
Robotic Gripping Mechanism Mimics How Sea Anemones Catch Prey
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2020 — Most robotic gripping mechanisms to date have relied on humanlike fingers or appendages, which sometimes struggle to provide the fine touch, flexibility […]
Ultrasound Selectively Damages Cancer Cells When Tuned to Correct Frequencies
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 7, 2020 — Doctors have used focused ultrasound to destroy tumors in the body without invasive surgery for some time. However, the therapeutic ultrasound […]
Tests Measure Solar Panel Performance Beyond Established Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2, 2020 — Photovoltaics used in solar panels are sensitive to environmental factors and often suffer degradation over time. International Electrotechnical Commission standards for […]
Lasers Learn to Accurately Spot Space Junk
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 24, 2019 – Chinese researchers have improved the accuracy in detecting space junk in earth’s orbit, providing a more effective way to plot safe […]