Articles tagged with Electronics
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL developed a printer-ink material that expands after solidification, allowing the creation of self-folding devices. The technique enables the custom manufacture of sensors, displays, or antennas with three-dimensional shapes.
Researchers create whispering gallery mode resonator to detect nanoscale objects, improving performance with smaller target objects, and opening doors for biomedical devices, electronics, and biohazard detection.
Arizona State University has received a record 14 National Science Foundation early career faculty awards, with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering earning 10 awards. The awards are worth $7 million and will support research projects such as automated detection of computer network vulnerabilities and understanding heart attacks.
Engineers have developed a technology to cool hotspots in high-performance electronics by leveraging the same physical phenomenon that cleans cicadas' wings. Droplets jump toward hotspots, bringing cooling where it's needed most, and the results appear online.
Scientists at Aalto University have developed a method to arrange individual atoms to engineer electronic properties in artificial materials. The approach enables the creation of designer quantum materials with precise control over atomic structure.
Researchers developed a tensile tester using LEGO blocks, showcasing their potential for prototyping stretchable and flexible electronics. The innovative approach combines cost-effective machinery design with easy handling, comparable to commercial testing devices.
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have found inspiration in the boxfish's armor, which includes hexagon-shaped scales and sutures. The structure provides a balance between flexibility and strength, making it an ideal design for body armor and flexible electronics.
A study by Washington State University found that farmers' market customers prefer having local vendors and high-quality produce over electronic payment options. The survey showed that running out of cash limits purchases, but offering alternative payment methods can benefit both vendors and customers.
A NUP/UPNA professor has developed software to connect basic instrumentation to computers, emulating costly communication equipment. This innovation enables economical experimental classes in telecommunications at universities worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
Researchers from Brown University developed a mathematical model that helps engineers control wrinkle, crease, and fold structures in various materials. The model shows that at low compression, wrinkles form across the surface, but as compression increases, critical points lead to the localization of ripples into sharp creases.
A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington is developing a computational model to de-identify information in electronic health records, ensuring their anonymity. The project aims to balance data protection with secure access for secondary analysis and improved healthcare outcomes.
Researchers at UC San Diego developed a cost-effective and efficient robot called SkySweeper to inspect power lines. The robot can move along utility lines, searching for damage and other problems that require repairs, and can be scaled up for under $1,000.
Researchers at Carnegie Institution find nickel oxide becomes metallic at enormous pressures of 2.4 million times atmospheric pressure, a goal in physics that ranks as high as achieving metallic hydrogen.
The Electronic Data Methods (EDM) Forum aims to develop innovative strategies for addressing challenges in traditional research studies and data sources. Researchers share lessons learned from eleven projects funded by the U.S. Agency for Health Research and Quality, focusing on using electronic clinical data to improve patient outcomes.
Clinicians have 10 proposed rights regarding their electronic health record use, including uninterrupted access and succinct summaries of patient health histories. These rights aim to ensure safe, efficient, and effective use of electronic health records.
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed that ultrawideband technology could enable the development of body-area networks for continuous health monitoring. The technology has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve medical care by providing non-invasive, low-cost solutions for real-time health diagnosis.
Researchers found that clinicians created shadow processes to support their work when the computer system didn't meet their needs. Paper and pen workarounds were common, involving printed consultation notes or electronic spreadsheets outside of the electronic health record.
Researchers at Tufts University have made significant advancements in silk materials, transforming them from commodity textiles to high-tech applications. The development of silk hydrogels, films, fibers, and sponges enables advances in photonics, nanotechnology, electronics, adhesives, and microfluidics.
Researchers are developing methods to add color to e-reader displays, including simple filters and new electronic ink technologies. Color displays could enhance the user experience and open up new markets for educational materials.
The use of electronic health records is critical for patient safety and Canada is lagging behind; the country needs timely targets for universal adoption, especially in primary care. Mandating the use of e-health records may be necessary to avoid long delays and ensure its effective implementation.
Researchers at Kansas State University have created 'gold snowflakes' on graphene, improving its electrical properties. These nanostars can be used to functionalize DNA and enhance sensitivity. The discovery shows promise for biological devices and electronics.
Computer scientists demonstrate that hackers can steal votes using a malicious programming approach called return-oriented programming. The study shows that even voting machines designed to resist takeover can be compromised if not updated with the latest security patches.
University of Bath Professor Cathryn Mitchell has been awarded a Royal Society-Wolfson Research Merit Award for her independent, original research in tomography. Her work applies mathematical algorithms to image the Earth's upper atmosphere, enabling new challenges in medical imaging and research.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new nickel-tungsten alloy that replaces toxic chrome coatings, offering improved durability and environmental safety. The new coating is being tested on truck bumpers and has shown promise in reducing corrosion and pollution.
The UN University International Institute for Software Technology is launching a project to develop an electronic government strategy for Afghanistan. The project aims to build human and organizational capacity of the Ministry of Communication and IT and promote international best practices in electronic governance.
Researchers at NIST developed a practical solution to enhance radio signal power at disaster sites using randomly placed antennas. The study found a significant increase in median received power, with a five-fold gain and a two-and-a-half to four-fold increase when using multiple transmitters.
A Bayesian network model developed by Stefan Visscher distinguishes between patients with and without ventilator-associated pneumonia, predicting the probability of pneumonia, causative bacteria, and optimal antibiotics. The model uses electronic patient file data to enhance reliability and supports ICU physicians in making decisions.
The National Academy of Engineering has released a list of 20th century's greatest engineering achievements. Stanford's William Perry will present this list, along with challenges the engineering field should address in the 21st century, at an upcoming AAAS meeting.
Researchers will focus on biosensors, material-biology interface, and flexible implantable electronics for medical monitoring, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The program aims to advance flexible electronics technology in biomedical devices.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed an electronic nose that can recognize and capture ten different smell groupings, including fruits, coffees, gases, and spices. The device connects to a PC and uses inexpensive electronic parts to solve the complex challenge of capturing smells.
Researchers are developing bacterial cellulose-based products for various uses, including artificial blood vessels for microsurgery, electronic paper displays, and bioengineered wound dressings. These innovative materials have the potential to improve healing rates, reduce pain, and enhance medical outcomes.
The electronic tongue is designed to detect different elements of taste, including sweet, sour, salt, and bitter. The device uses four well-known chemical sensors attached to minute beads placed on a silicon wafer, allowing it to analyse for several different chemical components simultaneously.
Researchers find that the unique island brogue is losing traditional features such as distinct vowel sounds and words like 'pizer' for 'porch.' The dialect's survival largely depends on the island's former isolation from the mainland. Despite its decline, linguists emphasize the importance of preserving languages and cultures.
Research studies have found that popular voting mechanisms can be confusing and inaccessible to certain groups of people. Punch card ballots were particularly problematic, causing difficulties for voters who struggled to read small numbers and punch holes in the correct locations. In contrast, electronic voting machines with flashing l...