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IEEE Spectrum
May 2007
Kevin Larson |
The Technology of Text Type designers, psychologists, and engineers are joining forces to improve reading onscreen.   |
IEEE Spectrum
May 2007
Anthony Colozza |
Fly Like A Bird Flapping wings could revolutionize aircraft design. |
Chemistry World
April 29, 2007
Simon Hadlington |
Look, no wires! Researchers in Japan have created unique, thin flexible sheets that can transmit electrical energy to nearby devices without the need for direct electrical contact |
Science News
April 28, 2007
Julie J. Rehmeyer |
Computer, Name That Tune! Computers can analyze music mathematically and use the result to track down songs, without even knowing the composer, performer, or title. |
Chemistry World
April 26, 2007
Richard Van Noorden |
Hydrogen Busters go Synthetic Chemists have created a small molecule which mimics the way natural enzymes chew up hydrogen. The model should inspire designs for new catalysts that can break up hydrogen in fuel cells; or (running in reverse) help produce the fuel for a hydrogen economy. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2007
Daniel H. Wilson |
The Brain-Powered Robot Servant: Resident Roboticist A new robot, Morpheus, takes its marching orders directly from your brain. |
Chemistry World
April 20, 2007
Killugudi Jayaraman |
Pesticide Filter Debuts in India A domestic water filter that uses metal nanoparticles to remove dissolved pesticide residues is about to enter the Indian market. Its developers believe it is the first product of its kind in the world to be commercialized. |
PC Magazine
April 18, 2007
Erik Rhey |
Q&A: iRobot Co-Founder Helen Greiner The co-founder and chairman of the board for iRobot talks about the future of helper robots, the PackBot in war zones, and women in technology. |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2007
Hospodor & Hospodor |
Robo-Girls Redux: Sacramento Semifinals At the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics' Sacramento/Davis regional competition, a lone all-girl team is in the semifinal alliance, hoping to prove they're among the best of 39 teams. |
Chemistry World
April 18, 2007
Richard Van Noorden |
Beating Nanorods Mimic Lung Defense Hair-like polymer nanorods, which wiggle and bend under magnetic fields, are helping researchers understand how the lung defends itself against invaders. The rods could also provide a new way of mixing fluids in lab-on-a-chip devices. |
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