Technology - general

ORNL begins implementation of new californium-252 production contract

02 Mar 2013

Fujitsu unveils futuristic walking cane for the elderly

01 Mar 2013

The cane provides mobile navigation and health management services for the elderly who have difficulty leaving their homes but can now adopt an active lifestyle

Biometric traces enable bank cards identify cardholders

01 Mar 2013

Based on the chronological progression of the pen’s position, which is traced onto a graphic tablet or touchscreen while signing, the system ascertains if the cardholder’s signature is genuine

Locust-inspired vision for car sensors

01 Mar 2013

Prevent security technologies from abusing human rights: Flemish Peace Institute

26 Feb 2013

Taiwanese company unveils prototype of futuristic transparent smartphone

25 Feb 2013

Taken six years to develop, this futuristic looking smartphone is scratch- and shatter-proof since it is made out of conductive glass.

Study finds ‘Internet addicts’ can suffer withdrawal symptoms similar to substance abusers

25 Feb 2013

How human language could have evolved from birdsong

By By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Office | 25 Feb 2013

Explosives vapour detection technology: the new “sniff test”

25 Feb 2013

Researchers study adhesion system of remora fish to create bio-inspired adhesive

23 Feb 2013

Synthetic molecule first electricity-making catalyst to use iron to split hydrogen gas

By By Mary Beckman | 23 Feb 2013

Smart agriculture

23 Feb 2013

Human cognition depends upon slow-firing neurons, Yale researchers find

By By Bill Hathaway | 22 Feb 2013

Scientists explore new ways to remove atmospheric CO2

By By Mark Shwartz | 20 Feb 2013

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions may not be enough to curb global warming. The solution could require carbon-negative technologies that actually remove large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere