Anti-tumor drugs tested by microfluidic device
A prototype device developed in Hong Kong will allow laboratory researchers to non-invasively test drugs for their ability to kill tumors by subjecting cancerous cells with different concentration gradients. The new device ...
Oct 05, 2010 |
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Researchers convert quantum signals to telecom wavelengths, increase memory times
Using optically dense, ultra-cold clouds of rubidium atoms, researchers have made advances in three key elements needed for quantum information systems - including a technique for converting photons carrying ...
Sep 26, 2010 |
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Spanish scientists are working on mechanical transmission without contact between parts
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are coordinating an international project to develop a new concept of mechanical transmission without contact between parts, based on magnetic forces, which ...
Sep 20, 2010 |
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Technical glitch grounds homemade Danish rocket
The first launch attempt of a homemade rocket built by two Danes failed on Sunday because of a technical glitch, according to Danish media.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 05, 2010 |
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'Dark silicon' to improve smartphone battery life
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new smartphone chip prototype under development at the University of California, San Diego will improve smartphone efficiency by making use of "dark silicon" - the underused transistors ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Launch of privately-built Danish rocket delayed: builder
The launch into space of Denmark's first privately-built rocket has been postponed to Thursday due to bad weather conditions, one of its builders said.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 30, 2010 |
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Thought-controlled computers on the way: Intel
(PhysOrg.com) -- Computers controlled by the mind are going a step further with Intel's development of mind-controlled computers. Existing computers operated by brain power require the user to mentally move ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 25, 2010 |
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Hydroptere unveils new testbed for ocean records
Alain Thebault, the French skipper of the world sailing speed record holder Hydroptere, on Monday unveiled a new prototype of the 'flying' yacht as a first step towards ocean-going records.
Aug 23, 2010 |
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Toshiba makes a breakthrough in hard-drive capacity
(PhysOrg.com) -- Last Wednesday Toshiba made an announcement at the Magnetic Recording Conference in San Diego that they have made a breakthrough in their research of bit-patterned media that would result ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 23, 2010 |
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Wii-like technologies may help stroke survivors improve communication skills
Motion sensing technologies, such as the Nintendo Wii Remote, could be used in the rehabilitation of people with aphasia - a language impairment, commonly caused by a stroke, that affects around 250,000 people in the UK.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 19, 2010 |
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Robots that develop emotions in interaction with humans
The first prototype robots capable of developing emotions as they interact with their human caregivers and expressing a whole range of emotions have been finalised by researchers.
Aug 12, 2010 |
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Plugless Power soon to arrive for electric and hybrid vehicles
(PhysOrg.com) -- Evatran, a company from Virginia in the US, has developed a working prototype of a plugless induction charger for electric and hybrid vehicles, and demonstrated the system at this week’s Plug In ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 30, 2010 |
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Asus Eee Pad tablet to favor Android over Windows Embedded OS
(PhysOrg.com) -- ASUS announced in May it would be producing two Eee Pad tablets, a 12-inch version running Windows 7 Home Premium and a 10-inch with the Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system. It now ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 21, 2010 |
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Vibration-powered generating batteries recharge when shaken
(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you're away from electricity or you don't mind expending a few of your own calories, a new generator allows you to recharge it simply by shaking it. Its developer, Brother Industries ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 18, 2010 |
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Solar-powered Swiss plane gets its day in the sun (Update 2)
(AP) -- An experimental solar-powered plane whose Swiss makers hope someday to fly around the globe soared into uncharted territory Wednesday - the cold, dark night.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jul 07, 2010 |
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