Here's your task. Build a tiny sensor that detects a signature of infrared (IR) wavelengths characteristic of a hot tailpipe, a wood fire, or perhaps even a human being. Design the sensor so that it can remain dormant and ...
Nanomaterials
Sep 12, 2017
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When malicious software takes over computers around the world, encrypts their data and demands a ransom to decode the information, regular activities of governments, companies and hospitals slam to a halt. Sometimes security ...
Security
Sep 12, 2017
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Digital technology is increasingly used in domestic and family violence, and the so-called "smart home" could make it worse.
Other
Sep 12, 2017
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In the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, it is crucial to understand Houston's land-development regulations and their limitations. To effectively respond to the storm and plan for a more resilient future, Houston may need to ...
Environment
Sep 12, 2017
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Many climate scientists are convinced that mega-storms Harvey and Irma—which left scores dead and caused massive economic losses—were boosted by global warming, but hesitate to say so in as many words.
Earth Sciences
Sep 12, 2017
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The ability to selectively eradicate specific types of cells from multicellular organisms allows scientists to decipher those cells' functions, but the tools available to do so—whether surgical, chemical, or genetic—are ...
Biochemistry
Sep 12, 2017
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A new drone developed at EPFL uses cutting-edge technology to deliver parcels weighing up to 500 grams. The device will never get stuck in traffic, it's programmed to avoid obstacles, and it can reach destinations on steep ...
Robotics
Sep 12, 2017
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This week marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The signing of the Montreal Protocol was a landmark political event. The treaty is the first in the ...
Environment
Sep 12, 2017
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Compounds in a fermented fish paste used as a condiment in Indonesia efficiently inhibit an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis, reports a study published in the Pertanika journal Tropical Agricultural Science.
Biochemistry
Sep 12, 2017
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When hurricanes hit other countries, the United States often sees a bump in migration into the country—and the biggest hike in migration rates happen from countries that already have a strong population established in the ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2017
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