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Computer Sciences Feb 16, 2016

Shaping tomorrow's smart machines—Q&A with bioethicist Wendell Wallach

As intelligent machines continue to make their way into all sectors of society, a growing number of scientists, ethicists, policymakers, and business executives are converging on the idea that more thought must be given to ...

Materials Science Feb 11, 2016

Researchers discover new glass technology

Imagine if the picture window in your living room could double as a giant thermostat or big screen TV. A discovery by researchers at the University of British Columbia has brought us one step closer to this becoming a reality.

Computer Sciences Feb 8, 2016

New algorithm improves speed and accuracy of pedestrian detection

What if computers could recognize objects as well as the human brain could? Electrical engineers at the University of California, San Diego have taken an important step toward that goal by developing a pedestrian detection ...

Polymers Feb 4, 2016

Film coating transforms contact lenses into computer screens

A polymer film coating with the ability to turn contact lenses into computer screens is set to transform the wearable visual aids into the next generation of consumer electronics.

Materials Science Feb 3, 2016

Researchers turn paper waste into ultralight super material that improves oil spill cleaning and heat insulation

A research team from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Faculty of Engineering has achieved a world's first by successfully converting paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, ...

Optics & Photonics Jan 21, 2016

Material may offer cheaper alternative to smart windows

If you've ever blown up a balloon or pulled at a pair of pantyhose, you may have noticed that the more the material stretches, the more transparent it becomes. It's a simple enough observation: the thinner a material, the ...

Nanomaterials Jan 20, 2016

Nature inspired nano-structures mean no more cleaning windows

A revolutionary new type of smart window could cut window-cleaning costs in tall buildings while reducing heating bills and boosting worker productivity.

Nanophysics Jan 15, 2016

Tunable materials clear the way for advanced optics

Now you see it, now you don't. In books and movies, wizards use magic spells to make the visible see-through.

Consumer & Gadgets Jan 8, 2016

Google to produce Project Tango 3D phone with Lenovo

Google and Lenovo said they would team up to produce the first smartphone using three-dimensional mapping developed for the US tech giant's "Project Tango."

Consumer & Gadgets Jan 7, 2016

CES gadget show: Devices connect us from the crib to old age

Umbilical cord? These days, it's more like a USB cord.

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