Technology - general

Breakthrough enables greater control of fusion energy

31 Oct 2016

Technique reveals the basis for machine-learning systems' decisions

31 Oct 2016

Booz Allen Hamilton hires former FBI director Robert Mueller to review security processes

29 Oct 2016

Inspired by the structure of small intestine, researchers develop more efficient batteries

28 Oct 2016

Researchers invent 'perfect' soap molecule that is better for the environment

27 Oct 2016

Researchers invent 'perfect' soap molecule that is better for the environment

27 Oct 2016

Why our planet experience an ice age every 100,000 years

27 Oct 2016

New analysis of big data sheds light on cell functions

26 Oct 2016

Sleep loss tied to changes of the gut microbiota in humans

26 Oct 2016

Improved water splitting advances renewable energy conversion

26 Oct 2016

Hybrid nanostructures hold hydrogen well

25 Oct 2016

How our brains 'slacken' as we age

25 Oct 2016

US Paediatrics body wants restricted screen time for children, zero time for infants under 18 months

25 Oct 2016

Deep down fracking wells, microbial communities thrive

25 Oct 2016

Study describes method to detect online dishonesty

24 Oct 2016

Researchers have devised a method to detect "astroturfing", the deceptive practice of presenting an orchestrated marketing or public relations campaign in the guise of unsolicited comments from members of the public

New method increases energy density in lithium batteries

24 Oct 2016

Nanoantenna lighting-rod effect produces fast optical switches

24 Oct 2016

UV light improves smartphone cameras

22 Oct 2016

Monkeys seen making stone flakes: so humans are 'not unique' after all

20 Oct 2016

Researchers have observed wild-bearded capuchin monkeys in Brazil deliberately break stones, unintentionally creating flakes that share  many of the characteristics of those produced by early Stone Age hominins

Algae discovery offers potential for sustainable biofuels

20 Oct 2016

Poof! The weird case of the X-ray that came out blank

17 Oct 2016

Lego-like wall produces acoustic holograms

17 Oct 2016

Worked to death? Lack of control over high-stress jobs leads to early grave

17 Oct 2016

Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and are able to set their own goals as part of their employment

Worked to death? Lack of control over high-stress jobs leads to early grave

17 Oct 2016

Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and are able to set their own goals as part of their employment

Crystal clear imaging: Infrared brings to light nanoscale molecular arrangement

15 Oct 2016