Research on the tools that support teaching and learning. Covers AI tutoring, critical-thinking tools, language learning, prevention games, and student engagement.
The GW School of Nursing has received a three-year grant worth nearly $1 million to diversify its nursing workforce. The program aims to recruit and retain more students from underrepresented groups, including people of color and those living in rural Virginia. To achieve this, the school will launch marketing and recruitment campaigns...
A new UV dosimeter monitor is set to be commercially available, helping prevent sunburn and over-exposure to ultra-violet radiation. The device, developed at the University of Strathclyde, provides a visual warning when risk levels increase, allowing users to enjoy the sun safely.
A breakthrough in technology has enabled the removal of unwanted toxins from crops, making oilseed rape more suitable for animal feed. This innovation could significantly enhance the use of rapeseed meal and promote more sustainable farming practices.
Researchers have created a new technology called standing wave axial nanometry (SWAN) that allows for 3D measurements of single biological molecules with nanometer accuracy. This breakthrough enables scientists to study the height and interactions of individual molecules, advancing our understanding of cellular behavior.
A study urges developing countries to adopt 'frugal technologies' that are designed specifically for local conditions, improving healthcare outcomes. Examples of such technologies include the Jaipur foot prosthetic and PATH's Uniject injection system.
Frequent texting in techspeak may hinder a tween's ability to switch between proper grammar and shortcuts. Research found that students who frequently used text adaptations performed poorly on grammar tests, regardless of their age or grade level.
Researchers at Aalto University developed a device that merges MEG and MRI technology to produce unprecedented accuracy in locating brain electrical activity non-invasively. This innovation improves the diagnosis of cancer patients and enhances brain mapping for epilepsy cases.
The game, developed with Portuguese company Stand Clear Ltd, features a robot that recognizes facial expressions and responds accordingly. Players can collect bolts and batteries while avoiding obstacles in various scenarios, with the goal of helping FLASH master social niceties to earn bonus points.
A comprehensive analysis of studies on educational interventions to improve spatial thinking found that people of all ages can benefit from training in various spatial skills.
Researchers explore dark energy's impact on the Universe's fate, citing a 'big rip' scenario as a possibility with predicted timelines for object destruction. The study uses the Ma-Zhang parameterization to forecast the evolution of the Universe.
Researchers study Bolivian and Paraguayan families' medical travel experiences seeking pediatric oncology care in Argentina. Medical travel can be a strategy for economically challenged patients to save their lives, but it also carries challenges like relocation uncertainty.
Researchers at RIT are working with Washington State University and Georgia Tech to develop a new infrastructure that could increase computing speed and reduce power usage in chip processors. The goal is to integrate wireless technology with copper wiring, allowing multiple processing engines to communicate simultaneously.
Researchers are developing smaller, lighter antennas with directional beamforming to increase user capacity by 50-100 times in the millimeter-wave spectrum. The project aims to relieve pressure on 4G wireless networks and offer tremendous value to the $1 trillion cellular industry.
The Harvard Wyss Institute is developing a smart suit that improves physical endurance for soldiers by providing efficient actuation and joint support. The wearable system, made from soft, stretchable assistive devices, detects fatigue and boosts balance through low-level mechanical vibrations.
A new study confirms that humans used Oregon's Paisley Caves as early as 12,450 radiocarbon years ago, with projectile points of the Western Stemmed tradition. The findings suggest parallel technological development and potentially pre-date Clovis sites.
Remote presence robots enhance critical care physician interactions with patients, leading to improved patient satisfaction. Most surveyed ICU physicians intend to continue using the technology, believing it improves patient care.
The University of Minnesota has licensed its Clinical Decision Support technology to Omicron Health Systems, enabling improved coordination of patient care and research activities. The technology helps standardize medical records, facilitating communication and targeted treatments among clinicians and researchers.
Lauren Sciences LLC has received a grant from The Campbell Foundation to develop a V-Smart therapeutic for neuro-HIV. The treatment aims to deliver tenofovir across the blood brain barrier to treat viral reservoirs in the central nervous system.
Researchers in India have developed a system to detect and block cellphone use by drivers while driving. The technology, based on RFIDs, aims to reduce road traffic deaths by minimizing distractions caused by cell phone conversations.
NTU hosts international students, top water experts, and Young Water Talents Symposium to share knowledge on sustainable water management. The university's five-year strategic plan focuses on sustainability research, with S$849 million dedicated to the field.
The ASU-Leuphana program aims to redefine traditional teaching approaches by utilizing virtual conferencing, intensive writing assignments, and peer-to-peer mentoring. Students from Europe, South America, China, and the US will work together on group projects, developing solutions to sustainability challenges.
University of Granada researchers have developed an artificial cerebellum that controls a robotic arm with human-like precision, enabling it to interact with humans safely. The new cerebellar model adapts to corrections and stores sensorial effects, allowing the robot to perform automatic learning and robust control.
The HPCFinance network trains young people in computational finance and provides robust financial models to improve the financial strength of banks and households in Europe. Researchers develop and integrate more realistic models for volatility, interest rate and counterparty risk on efficient HPC platforms.
Scientists have developed a design that allows electronics to bend and stretch up to 200%, overcoming the major obstacle of rigid electronics. This breakthrough enables medical monitoring devices to track vital signs and transmit them wirelessly, opening up new possibilities for patient care.
A Yale study found that traditional stoves are preferred in rural Bangladesh over modern, cleaner alternatives due to affordability concerns. The demand for non-traditional cookstoves is low and highly sensitive to price, highlighting the need for affordable, effective solutions.
The US research vessel R/V Roger Revelle is participating in a nine-day port call in Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of the Joint Vietnam-US Research Program. The program aims to improve forecasts on coastal ocean circulation and land-ocean interactions in the Vietnamese East Sea.
Jiri Friml received the EMBO Gold Medal for his groundbreaking research on auxin transport and gradient formation in plants, which has significant implications for plant development and agriculture. His work provides a basis for targeted engineering to develop plants that produce higher yields or are more resistant to drought.
The Helmholtz Alliance LIMTECH aims to increase the energy and resource efficiency of liquid metal technologies. Liquid metals are used in various industrial branches due to their high thermal conductivity and ability to store large quantities of energy.
The No-Mix Vacuum Toilet system uses vacuum suction technology to separate liquid and solid wastes, reducing flushing water needs by up to 90%. The system can also produce bio-gas for energy generation and fertilizers for agricultural use.
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a system that accurately predicts wave power, enabling devices to extract twice as much energy as currently possible. This breakthrough addresses key challenges in marine energy technology, including device durability and efficiency.
Researchers at the University of Michigan successfully tested a lab-on-a-chip technology to detect low levels of trichloroethylene in homes near Hill Air Force Base. The device, tailored to detect any contaminants, has potential applications for industrial chemicals, cancer biomarkers, and explosives detection.
Yan Wang's new flow battery design has a 10-fold increase in energy density and 2.5 times the power density of conventional batteries, making it safer and more cost-effective. The technology will help address renewable energy's Achilles heel by storing and retrieving energy.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory found that magnetism helps or is responsible for superconductivity in iron-based superconductors. By measuring the London penetration depth, they revealed basic information about the material's behavior in the superconducting state.
The National Academy of Inventors congratulates 11 top universities for their 2011 patent success, including the University of South Florida. The list includes American universities and Chinese institutions, with the University of California System holding the most patents awarded.
Arizona State University has secured a four-year, $30.7 million defense contract to develop an immunosignaturing diagnostic technology for rapid detection of infectious diseases. The technology aims to detect exposure before symptoms occur, allowing for timely treatment and prevention of further spread.
Bielefeld University has secured further five-year funding for its Cluster of Excellence on Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) and Graduate School in History and Sociology. The grants total $40.3 million, supporting research on intelligent systems and social sciences.
Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a system that uses motion-sensing technology and video gaming technology to monitor seniors' movements and detect changes in health. This allows for early interventions and enables residents to remain in their own homes for longer.
SpherIngenics is developing a microbead-based delivery method to protect cells from death and migration after injection into damaged tissue. The company has received a two-year Phase II SBIR grant to continue development of the technology, which could reduce treatment costs by eliminating multiple procedures.
An international team of scientists has successfully created bright coherent x-ray radiation using a new method developed at the Vienna University of Technology. This breakthrough enables the production of high-energy x-rays with short wavelengths, making it suitable for various applications such as materials science and medicine.
Boston College is expanding access to its proprietary MediaKron digital instruction platform to faculty at six other colleges and universities. The initiative allows for the creation of dynamic multi-media course content, providing a unique community of scholars in a digital space.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute have developed a method for building complex nanostructures out of short synthetic strands of DNA. This technology, called single-stranded tiles, can assemble themselves into precisely designed shapes and may enable the creation of new nanoscale devices for targeted drug delivery.
The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow will host the first Fraunhofer Centre to be established in the UK, a hub for industry-driven laser research and technology. The Centre is part of Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd., which will oversee future UK-based research centres.
The DFG is establishing 20 new Collaborative Research Centres to tackle ambitious, long-term projects. The centres aim to improve our understanding of stress responses, develop new therapies for multiple sclerosis, and increase efficiency in gas turbines.
Researchers at McGill University discovered that heart muscle fibers are arranged in a special 'minimal surface' called the generalized helicoid. This finding offers significant new understanding of heart-wall muscle fiber geometry and could be used to guide tissue repair after heart attacks.
The University of Louisville has received a $6.3 million grant to develop technology to help paralyzed people regain movement in their limbs, with the goal of improving quality of life. Researchers aim to advance research and treatment options for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
A Wayne State University researcher has developed a web-based decision support system to help people with disabilities select wheelchairs that suit their needs. The system improves the selection process by enabling remote assessment of wheelchair alternatives, providing a reusable information repository and systematic evaluation.
A groundbreaking study found quantum dots to be safe in primates over a one-year period, with no signs of illness or toxicity. The results suggest that medical applications such as image-guided surgery and diagnostic tests could be viable with careful use.
Researchers unveiled an inexact computer chip that allows for occasional errors, boosting performance by at least 15 times. The design improves power and resource efficiency by pruning sections of digital circuits and using confined voltage scaling.
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde and Stanford University have developed a prosthetic retina that can restore sight to patients with age-related macular degeneration. The device uses video goggles to deliver energy and images directly to the eye, eliminating the need for complex surgery.
A GPS device provides ten data points per second, allowing for accurate evaluation of soccer players' acceleration, speed, distance covered, and workload indicators. The study found that midfielders have the highest number of accelerations and high-intensity movements during sprints.
A University of Pittsburgh study found that engineering students who used design tools such as SMART boards were more successful in meeting project goals. The researchers discovered that these tools promoted better working memory and flexible thinking among students, leading to improved performance.
Researchers created a website called Twipolitico that analyzes tweets to track the presidential race. The site utilizes machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques to analyze sentiment and topic trends in real-time, providing valuable insights for candidates and strategists alike.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new UV disinfection technology using LED lights that can kill pathogens like bacteria and viruses. The technology has potential applications in drinking-water treatment and sterilizing surgical tools.
The Mid InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) has been declared ready for delivery to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. This instrument will allow astronomers to explore the formation of planets around distant stars and could pave the way for investigations into other planetary systems.
Customers are using laptops, phones, and coffee cups to shield themselves from others in cafes, decreasing space turnover and discouraging other patrons. Cafes and coffee shops must now design space to accommodate different customers' needs and consider the impact of personal technology on face-to-face interactions.
The Ohio Supercomputer Center will expand its ultra-fast broadband network to 33 higher education institutions, providing speeds of up to 1Gbps and enabling access to cutting-edge technology. This investment aims to advance research and job growth across various sectors, including medical research and manufacturing.
Researchers developed a new imaging device that uses photoacoustics to detect breast tumors, revealing high-contrast images of malignant tissue. The technology combines light-based system with ultrasound, providing superior targeting ability and potentially clinically useful for making breast cancer diagnoses.
A new transatlantic graduate school in ocean system science and technology is launched by German and Canadian researchers. The Helmholtz Research School will improve understanding of the ocean's responses to natural and human influences, with a focus on sustainable use of marine resources.
A nanotech-based system called SAMMS captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere within submarines, providing a more environmentally friendly removal process. The technology has potential applications in air rejuvenation systems and energy efficiency.
Research suggests a connection between blood sugar levels and mental health in diabetics, potentially impacting quality of life. Studies using continuous glucose monitoring data indicate that poor glycemic control may lead to negative moods and lower overall well-being.