TECH & INNOVATION

World's Largest Radio Telescope: SKA Observatory Will Soon Start Construction

TECH & INNOVATION 06.30.2021 02:01 AM

The member states have finally greenlit the construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory, set to be the world's largest radio telescope, starting next month.

Robot-Assisted Surgeries Not Feasible, Humans Still Safer and More Reliable

06.29.2021 13:53 PM

Robot-assisted surgeries still require additional time and costs to deploy, not to mention that they're not necessarily safer or more successful than their human counterparts, a new study reveals.

Unpacking the Supply Chain Tiers in the Aerospace Industry

06.29.2021 11:55 AM

The aerospace supply chain is complex. Various supply networks, at different levels, provide key equipment and materials needed for the production of end products. These supply networks are generally classified into three: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.

Photos of Pots and Toasters Help Train New Machine to Track COVID-19

06.29.2021 03:50 AM

Efforts to advance technology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to some rather interesting breakthroughs - such as a machine learning algorithm that was trained to detect the presence of the disease by learning from everyday items.

Cancer Treatment Efficacy: Japan-Based Device Promotes Spread of Proton Therapy

06.28.2021 23:13 PM

Japan-based B dot Medical Inc. has recently introduced a new device for more effective cancer treatment through proton beam therapy.

New Type of Soft Electronics Paves Way for Self-Healing, Recyclable Devices

06.28.2021 08:20 AM

Scientists at Virginia Tech created a new type of soft electronics that can sustain numerous damage with losing electrical conductivity and could be recycled to create new circuits.

Spinal Cord Implant: Scientists Develop Inflatable Electronic Device Suited for Severe Chronic Back Pain Treatment

06.28.2021 08:10 AM

Scientists recently showed a captivating new design for an extremely small, inflatable spinal cord implant, suited for chronic back pain treatment that does not react to the medication.

LEGO Succeeds in Creating Recycled PET Plastic Bricks, But Will Take "Some Time" Before Hitting Shelves

06.27.2021 02:31 AM

Taking a major step towards its target of sustainable production by 2030, The LEGO Group has recently released its prototype brick made entirely from recycled plastic.

NASA on Hubble Space Telescope Restoration: Possible Read/Write Problem but Equipment "In Good Health"

06.26.2021 23:56 PM

NASA continues to diagnose the issue with the payload computer onboard the Hubble Space Telescope - with its recent tests last June 23 and 24 revealing that the telescope and its science instruments are still in "good health" and in a "safe configuration."

Nuclear Batteries Could Be the Solution for Safe, Efficient, Carbon-Free Electricity Systems

06.26.2021 00:44 AM

Scientists believe that humans are near the new paradigm for nuclear power. They think nuclear batteries could help in decarbonizing the world’s electricity systems to avoid catastrophic effects brought by climate change.

AI Systems Could Soon Predict the Failure of Electronic Devices; How Is It Possible?

06.25.2021 05:52 AM

By pouring through datasets of complex computer simulations, an artificial intelligence (AI) system was trained to predict how electronic devices, such as transistors and microchips, will fail.

Taking the High Ground: Ancient Roman Camp Used to Reach Northwest Iberia Found

06.25.2021 01:41 AM

Gallaecia, also known as Hispania Gallaecia, was an ancient Roman province in what is now Northwest Iberia - and modern technology has helped uncover a long-lost camp in the high ground built and used by Roman soldiers to take the region.

Engineers Made Microscopic Seeds for Growing 2D Perovskite Crystals Used in Solar Panels

06.25.2021 00:12 AM

Chemical engineers from Rice University made microscopic seeds to grow homogenous thin films that are stable and highly efficient at harvesting solar energy.

Where Stars Are Born: NASA's SOFIA Telescope Captures High-Resolution View of a Star Nursery in the Milky Way

06.24.2021 04:00 AM

Researchers from the University of Maryland used NASA's SOFIA telescope to capture the first clear view of an expanding bubble of hot plasma where stars are born.

Water Harvester: A New Atmospheric Technology Which Works Around the Clock With No Energy Needed

06.24.2021 01:14 AM

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new technology that harvests atmospheric water without needing energy and even under the Sun. The device could also work for 24 hours around the clock.

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