Category: Tech

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have pioneered an extraordinary new tool in the fight against food spoilage and disease – an artificial “nose” crafted from common antenna technology. This sensor, developed at NTNU’s Gjøvik campus, promises to revolutionize how we detect spoiled food, hazardous gases and undiagnosed diseases. Michael Cheffena,…

Researchers at Georgia Tech have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of turbulence simulation, achieving a world-record resolution thanks to the unprecedented power of Frontier, the world’s fastest Exascale computer. This development promises to deepen our understanding of complex phenomena that affect everything from household water flow to the combustion processes in jet engines.…

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking system, MobilePoser, which can perform real-time, full-body motion capture using only a smartphone. This innovative technology leverages sensors already present in everyday consumer electronics, such as smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds. “Running in real time on mobile devices, MobilePoser achieves state-of-the-art accuracy through advanced machine learning and…

Researchers at Drexel University and the University of British Columbia are drawing inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of kirigami to pave the way for revolutionary advancements in wireless technology. Utilizing MXene nanomaterials, the team has developed a method to create reconfigurable, flexible antennas that promise to enhance the capabilities of future communication systems. Published…

Navigating indoor spaces independently can be a daunting task for those without sight. Thanks to a new development from UC Santa Cruz, new smartphone apps now offer a transformative solution for the blind and visually impaired. Roberto Manduchi, a professor of computer science and engineering at UC Santa Cruz, and his team have made significant…

A cutting-edge laser-based headset devised by a team of researchers from Caltech and the Keck School of Medicine of USC is poised to revolutionize the way stroke risk is assessed. This noninvasive device monitors changes in blood flow and volume in the brain, offering new hope for early detection and prevention of stroke, a condition…

An intriguing study led by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has revealed that ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are helping to mitigate the impact of racial discrimination in transportation — a social issue long embedded in the fabric of American urban life. Historically, Black passengers have faced substantial discrimination in hailing…

In a significant technological advancement, a team of researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has devised a method to reconstruct hyperspectral images from simple RGB images using deep machine learning. This innovative approach promises to simplify and reduce the cost of agricultural quality assessments, potentially revolutionizing the industry. “Hyperspectral imaging uses expensive equipment. If…

In a significant leap for augmented reality (AR) technology, researchers led by Youguang Ma from Zhejiang University have achieved a breakthrough that could enable high-resolution AR displays to fit seamlessly into eyeglasses. This development, recently published in ACS Photonics, combines two advanced optical technologies to create a compact, single-lens hybrid AR design. Augmented reality superimposes…

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and Weill Cornell Medicine have unveiled new technology that promises to revolutionize the way prostate cancer’s spread is understood, potentially ushering in a new era of targeted therapeutics. Metastatic cancer remains one of the most daunting challenges in oncology. It spreads unpredictably, affecting various…