Scans unveil secrets of world's oldest mummies
The world's oldest mummies have just had an unusual check-up.
Archaeology
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New laser scanning test to assess fire-damaged concrete
Engineering research at The University of Nottingham, UK and Ningbo, China (UNNC) has found laser scanning is a new and viable structural safety technique to detect the damaging effects of fire on concrete.
Engineering
Dec 12, 2016
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High-precision magnetic field sensing
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive sensor to detect tiny changes in strong magnetic fields. The sensor may find widespread use in medicine and other areas.
General Physics
Dec 2, 2016
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Metal-free fluorinated graphene shows no signs of toxicity in cell culture tests
Graphene, the atomically thin sheets of carbon that materials scientists are hoping to use for everything from nanoelectronics and aircraft de-icers to batteries and bone implants, may also find use as contrast agents for ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 11, 2016
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Cheaper phones are fine—if top-end camera isn't a must
You can easily save hundreds of dollars on an Android phone—especially if you, like many people, don't need a top-end camera.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 25, 2016
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Creating 3-D hands to keep us safe, increase security
Creating a 3-D replica of someone's hand complete with all five fingerprints and breaking into a secure vault sounds like a plot from a James Bond movie. But Michigan State University Distinguished Professor Anil Jain recently ...
Security
Oct 20, 2016
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Credit card or selfie? Mastercard rolls out biometric payments
Shoppers in a dozen European countries can make online payments using a selfie from Tuesday, under a rollout by Mastercard of new payment technology.
Security
Oct 4, 2016
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Amdocs founder named chairman of biometrics start-up
A founder of Israeli software company Amdocs has been named chairman of the board of Israeli startup FST Biometrics.
Business
Jul 6, 2016
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3D laser scanner runoff pushes new standard towards the finish line
Large-volume 3D laser scanners play an essential role in manufacturing large products (e.g., airplane wings), making measurements for large-scale construction (e.g., bridges), and other applications where very large structures ...
General Physics
May 26, 2016
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Radar with 360° vision
Nowadays it is impossible to imagine industry without robots. Safety laser scanners mostly safeguard dangerous areas and protect people from collisions. But optical sensors have their limitations, for instance when plastic ...
Engineering
Apr 1, 2016
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