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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 […]

Improving Efficiency, Effectiveness of Security X-Ray Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2019 — The smuggling of contraband, such as explosives and drugs, is a major threat in airport security. These risks have increased in […]

Turning Light Energy into Heat to Fight Disease

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 17, 2019 — An emerging technology involving tiny particles that absorb light and turn it into localized heat sources shows great promise in several […]

Supporting Structures of Wind Turbines Contribute to Wind Farm Blockage Effect

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2019 — Offshore wind power generation has become an increasingly promising source of renewable energy. Much about the aerodynamic effects of larger wind […]

Insects’ Drag-Based Flight Mechanism Could Improve Tiny Flying Robots

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10, 2019 – Thrips are tiny insects 2 millimeters long, about as long as four human hairs are thick. Thrips are known for their […]

Communications Device Offers Huge Bandwidth Potential

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10, 2019 — Scientists at the University of Illinois have created sugar cube-sized blocks of an electromagnetic material with potential to transform communication networks. […]