(Phys.org)—Recent announcements on the Raspberry Pi site had two items on the topic of cameras, with the November 23 announcement of a camera board demo of the upcoming Raspberry Pi camera module and on November 22 with ...
(Phys.org)—Research seeking to improve the features and functions of robots has made impressive gains with prototypes of robots that can help out in settings that range from assistive living, to hospital care, to inventory-taking ...
They're soft, biocompatible, about 7 millimeters long – and, incredibly, able to walk by themselves. Miniature "bio-bots" developed at the University of Illinois are making tracks in synthetic biology.
Engineering
Nov 15, 2012
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The world's largest collection of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) poetry may soon be available on a smart device App, as part of a project initiated by the University of Exeter.
Other
Nov 8, 2012
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(AP)—The flying machine that ushered in NASA's space shuttle program has suffered storm damage in New York City.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2012
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An increase in cerebral pressure may cause dementia and could destroy the brain. Companies have been seeking to find monitoring sensors that can be implanted into the brain, and read from outside the body. A tiny sensor may ...
Engineering
Nov 1, 2012
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BlackBerry maker Research In Motion says it's now testing its much-delayed BlackBerry 10 smartphones with 50 wireless carriers around the world. RIM calls it a key step.
Business
Oct 31, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to the expensive materials used in photovoltaic devices today.
Nanomaterials
Oct 31, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Don't tell Izhar Gafni that a bicycle can't be made of cardboard. An Israeli engineer working in industrial design, he was always fascinated by the potential that comes from the interplay of technologies applied ...
(Phys.org)—Japan's resolve to come up with better wheelchairs for the disabled and aged for indoor and outdoor use has produced numerous prototypes showcased at special events. The latest debut is a robotic wheelchair that ...
