Articles tagged with Education Technology
Researchers at NJIT are conducting the largest-ever simulation of the Deepwater Horizon spill in a 600-ft.-long saltwater wave tank. The experiment aims to study the effects of dispersants on oil droplet formation and trajectory.
A recent study found that most students feel it's their right to use technology as they see fit, but also want instructors to motivate them not to. Instructors saw technology as both useful and distracting, with 68% bothered by phone use in the classroom.
Researchers using ALMA pinpointed a small dust concentration in the disk around TW Hydrae, suggesting a potential planet formation site. The discovery provides valuable insights into the process of planet formation and may help identify the final stage of planetary growth.
Researchers review advances in biochip technology, which is driving groundbreaking discoveries in biology and medicine. Biochips are being applied to real-world settings, enabling single-cell analysis and preprocessing for high-throughput sequencing.
Scientists from Tokyo Institute of Technology used computer simulations and observations of trans-Neptunian objects to understand how they may have formed. The study found that the size and orbit of satellite systems around large TNOs are best explained by impacts of molten progenitors.
A mobile-sensing system tracks physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of workers to classify high and low performers. The system achieved an accuracy of 80% in distinguishing between high and low performers across different industries.
Researchers developed a wearable vest to collect data for personalized therapy in patients with metastatic NETs. The device provides organ-specific measurement recordings within the patient's comfort, allowing for more effective treatment and improved progression-free survival.
Researchers developed a bionic stretchable nanogenerator inspired by electric eels, generating up to 170V under dry conditions. The technology has potential for wearable devices, human motion monitoring and underwater rescue applications.
A new study reveals that traditional comparisons of before-and-after fluid properties do not capture the full story of chemical reactions in flowing fluids. The researchers observed an increase in viscosity during a reaction but found the solution had thinned out by its end.
The M2 system integrates various device features, allowing users to share apps with greater access for disabled users and enabling innovative experiences like Wii-like gaming and panoramic video recording. This innovation combines multiple devices without modifying existing unmodified mobile apps.
Walter Munk, a renowned oceanographer, has been honored with the establishment of the Walter Munk Scholar Award by the Marine Technology Society and the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in ocean science, technology, exploration, or conservation.
A study by Tokyo Institute of Technology researchers explores the connection between biological evolutionary open-endedness and recent studies in machine learning. They propose combining neural networks with artificial life ideas to create autonomous systems that invent or discover new things.
Scientists at Lehigh University and Korea Institute of Science and Technology have created a reversible super-glue-like material that can easily come unglued. The new hydrogel-based adhesive combines benefits of both liquid and dry adhesives, allowing for strong adhesion on flat and rough surfaces.
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and OIST have developed a novel method to create hybrid Au/Fe nanoparticles with unprecedented complexity. This breakthrough enables precise control over shape, size, and elemental composition, opening up new avenues for emerging applications.
Researchers at NAIST created a deep learning-based system to transcribe Japanese lecture speech and translate it into English with near-realtime accuracy. The system uses archived lecture videos with subtitles in both languages, achieving better translations than traditional live translation methods.
Scientists have developed a method to transport individual droplets using transverse surface waves, enabling more efficient applications in lab-on-a-chip systems and self-cleaning surfaces. This technology also opens up possibilities for harvesting moisture from the air and improving blood tests.
Two UTA startups, SolGro Inc. and Fade, have been selected for an international accelerator program, showcasing the university's efforts to foster new businesses and ideas. The companies aim to improve agricultural industries through innovative technology and create mobile app connections for local barbers.
Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging modality that accurately evaluates plaque-based cholesterol, allowing for more timely treatment of atherosclerosis. The technology combines laser photoacoustics and frequency-domain signal processing to detect cholesterol in arterial plaque.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that existing measures of smartphone use are poorly related to actual usage. The study suggests that high smartphone usage is not linked to anxiety and depression as previously thought, and that scales measuring technology 'addiction' perform poorly in predicting real-world behavior.
Researchers at Kyoto University have made significant advancements in dye-sensitized solar cells by introducing a new molecular dye that enhances power conversion efficiency to 10.7%, surpassing previous records. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the field of sustainable energy.
A £120,000 project aims to eliminate carbon emissions from freight trains in the UK by developing hybrid locomotives. The project will explore digital displacement technology developed by Artemis Intelligent Power as a more efficient alternative to conventional hydraulic pumps.
A study on an interdisciplinary research center in Sweden highlights the complexity of interdisciplinarity and its impact on researchers' careers. The center's management pressure to publish in prestigious journals led to a focus on disciplinary work, affecting social and intellectual dynamics among researchers.
Researchers have created a hybrid of equal parts of light and matter, combining two different concepts in an innovative way. The discovery opens new doors in fundamental research and applied nanophotonics, with potential applications in compact and cost-effective photonics.
University of Rochester researchers create a transistor-scale device platform that combines 2D materials with oxide materials, enabling phase changes in response to applied strain. This technology has the potential to transform electronics, optics, computing, and other technologies by controlling previously uncontrollable properties.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have designed a sequential synthesis sequence to create intricate molecules with various practical applications. The new method enables the efficient production of complex organic compounds, overcoming previous challenges related to bulkiness and instability.
Researchers have designed a new polymer cathode material for ultrafast metal-ion batteries with superior characteristics, offering high energy density and impressive charge/discharge rate capability. The material successfully demonstrated excellent performance while charged and discharged at high current rates.
A research network is investigating how digital technologies affect mental and physical health, with a focus on developing training approaches for children and adolescents. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of media literacy skills in preventing digital stress and promoting healthy media use.
The research team conducted 'talking head' interviews with household objects, including a smart kettle, to understand our relationship with networked technologies. The experiment aims to uncover new ways of thinking and create practical tools for making sense of the IoT.
Scientists observe a break in a single quantum system for the first time, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of quantum interactions. By manipulating the symmetry of the system, researchers can control and predict outcomes, opening doors to exotic physics.
A £326,000 UK Government-backed project is developing immersive augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) audio experiences for music fans. The VASAR project aims to improve sound quality and production efficiency using new recording techniques and software.
Dr. Ackleson's research on phytoplankton optical properties has led to the development of radiative transfer models and optical sensors commercially available today. He has also played a key role in shaping national strategies for ocean research, observation, and technology development.
Dr. Roger M. Samelson has been selected as a Fellow of The Oceanography Society for his groundbreaking work on chaotic exchange in meandering currents and large-scale ocean circulation. His research also addresses coastal upwelling and marine meteorology, showcasing outstanding skill in theory, numerical modeling, and observations.
A new study from Oregon State University researcher Hilary Boudet challenges the notion that technology is the primary driver of energy policy in the US. Societal values, personal experiences, and social networks play a significant role in shaping public perceptions of new energy technologies.
A 14th-century tsunami devastated coastal settlements in Sumatra, leading to a shift in the region's political economy. The disaster redirected history, paving the way for the formation of the Aceh sultanate.
A new biodegradable chemical is produced through natural fermentation, which can be refined as a source of energy and replace petroleum-based chemicals in various products. The technology, developed by the University of Waterloo, reduces costs associated with food waste management by using leachate recirculation.
Researchers Thomas L. Marzetta and Elza Erkip received the 2019 Fred W. Ellersick Prize and Best Tutorial Paper Award, respectively, for their contributions to Massive MIMO and energy harvesting in wireless communications. Their work aims to elucidate fundamental possibilities rather than practical solutions within today's technology f...
A Purdue University researcher has been awarded a Global Scholar Award to develop novel technologies for identifying toxic metal exposure, with the goal of reducing health problems associated with metal accumulation. The award will support her work at leading synchrotron facilities in Germany and South Korea.
Researchers developed an automated process to detect user-friendliness issues in virtual environments. This technology allows for more frequent, cost-effective, and efficient testing of virtual reality applications, leading to improved user experience and reduced errors.
The University of Texas at Arlington's George Siemens is developing an integrated data infrastructure to centralize digital learning and engagement tools. This project aims to understand how people interact with technology and its impact on human knowledge development in both education and corporate environments.
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed a novel compressed ultrafast photographic technique enabling both high frame rate and large frame number. This new technique offers an important tool for observing complex transient processes on the femtosecond timescale.
The PSU Hatfield School will lead a team of partners in Vietnam to implement governance reforms, receiving nearly $1 million for its work. The 5-year contract aims to strengthen local institutions and promote economic growth.
The June issue of SLAS Technology introduces a new sample management collection, enabling the use of disease-relevant cells and tissues in miniaturized biology. This shift reduces drug discovery attrition by mimicking the disease state more effectively.
Researchers developed an LSTM decoder to extract kinematics of movement from large populations of neurons, outperforming the Kalman filter in decoding tasks. This approach could provide a better algorithm strategy for neuroprostheses that restore movement in patients with severe neuromotor disabilities.
Purdue University researchers develop sensors inspired by spiders, bats, birds, and other animals to process sensory information faster, enabling drones and self-driving cars to detect and avoid objects better. The sensors can filter out irrelevant data and compute information without needing a power supply.
A researcher examines the case of people living in Jordan's Zaatari camp to understand how digital technology influences their physical space. She suggests a new design approach that prioritizes interior space, incorporating insertable walls and dividers to allow residents spatial authorship.
Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as 'creepy', relating to unpredictable threats or physical harm. The study identified five aspects contributing to this feeling: deception vs transparency, ominous physical appearance, lack of control, unpredictability and mimicry.
A novel framework has been developed to systematically compare optical sensors, enabling the creation of a technology map that tracks developments in this rapidly growing industry. The map provides a comprehensive benchmark for standardizing optical refractive index sensors with plasmonic and photonic structures.
The use of embodied AI in psychiatry raises concerns about access, effectiveness, and social effects. While AI applications have enormous potential, urgent action is needed to establish guidelines and regulations.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have discovered two new security flaws, ZombieLoad and Store-to-Leak Forwarding, which allow attackers to read sensitive data from Intel processors. The vulnerabilities affect all processors developed by Intel between 2012 and 2018, requiring urgent updates to ensure system protection.
Researchers have identified a brain area that rapidly senses spatial constraints, enabling instant orientation and navigation. The study uses advanced imaging technologies to decode the activity of millions of neurons in the occipital place area, which encodes scene geometry.
Researchers have discovered a novel type of spin waves that can be used to transmit and process information with considerably higher efficiency and lower energy consumption. This breakthrough offers a promising route for advancing IT applications.
A team of researchers developed a soft-bodied robot, LEeCH, inspired by land leeches that can climb vertical walls and transition to the other side. The robot's flexible body structure allows it to bend and elongate like a leech, enabling it to navigate complex terrain and obstacles.
A new layered ferromagnetic semiconductor material has been discovered, which holds great promise for electronic technologies. The material, made of vanadium and iodine, exhibits spin-dependent electronic properties, allowing for additional control over currents flowing through it.
Researchers developed a new class of single-atom nanozymes with intrinsic enzyme-like active sites, overcoming conventional nanozyme drawbacks. The discovery provides a new perspective on catalytic mechanism and rational design of nanozymes.
A new analytical tool for ultra-trace ratiometric detection of capsaicinoids has been developed, enabling the quick and reliable quantification of spicy tastes in kimchi. The method uses a combined technology of endogenous fluorescence imaging techniques and total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy.
A new study from Illinois Institute of Technology found that meals including fresh avocado significantly suppressed hunger and increased meal satisfaction in overweight and obese adults. The research also showed that avocados limit insulin and blood glucose excursions, reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A CABI-led project has helped China reduce its reliance on harmful pesticides by developing cutting-edge data and models to predict crop pest spread and severity. The £1.6m STFC Newton Agri-Tech Fund-financed project has left a lasting legacy in promoting sustainable controls and biopesticide use.
A multidisciplinary team from Columbia Engineering and Vanderbilt University has demonstrated regeneration of severely damaged lungs in a clinically relevant model. The researchers developed a cross-circulation platform that maintained lung viability and function, enabling the recovery of lungs unsuitable for transplant due to injury.
The Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute will survey an estimated 3 billion acres of US ocean territory over five years, utilizing next-generation instruments like ROVs and AUVs. The institute's telepresence technology will allow the public to interact with scientists in real-time, improving the efficiency of ocean exploration.
A URFU student is developing a 3D printer that can create high-temperature implants, such as polyetheretherketone, which have a density comparable to the musculoskeletal system. This innovation has the potential to reduce physical exertion in patients with endoprostheses.