Emerging Tech
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Art installation blurs boundary between physical and digital (video)
Nervous Structure is a series of installations that create hypnotic displays using elastic or spandex and a projector to illuminate it with computer-generated graphics.
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LTE spectrum sharing could accelerate coverage
German researchers have create algorithms that allow two or more LTE providers to use a network jointly, which can help reduce infrastructure costs, close coverage gaps, and speed availability to rural area.
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Exploring use cases for electronic clothes
Flora is a new wearable technology platform from Adafruit Industries that makes crafting custom wearable multi-LED pixel designs geek-easy. Here’s a look at the potential applications.
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New T-rays could lead to Star Trek 'Tricorder' medical scanners
Scientists have developed a new way to create electromagnetic Terahertz (THz) waves or T-rays, which could be used to revolutionize medical scanning gadgets.
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Robotic surgeons get open source boost
University of Washington’s upgraded robot, Raven II, will provide the first common research platform for campuses across the country.
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World's smallest microphone barely visible to naked eye
An Iranian researcher claims to have built the world’s smallest capacitor microphone, measuring just half a millimeter squared.
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Self-healing electronics on liquid capsule regimen
A team of University of Illinois engineers has developed a self-healing system that restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in less time than it takes to blink.
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Intel wins prize for product design innovations
As it continues to gain market share and brand power, the world’s largest chip-maker gets a nod for its scientific method for balancing markets, features and time dynamics.
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Microrobots to embark on 'Fantastic Voyage' through the body
Tel Aviv University is developing a “capsule endoscope” that can be guided through the digestive tract with precise control using a magnetic field.
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5 trends driving the future of work
From legions of independent consultants to cities dotted with coworking facilities, the future of work is virtual, online and global.
