Researchers have designed a smart fabric that can detect non-metallic objects ranging from avocadoes to credit cards, according to a study from Dartmouth College and Microsoft Research. The fabric, named Capacitivo, senses…
Graphene-based memory resistors show promise for brain-based computing
As progress in traditional computing slows, new forms of computing are coming to the forefront. At Penn State, a team of engineers is attempting to pioneer a type of computing that mimics…
AI can now predict Students’ Exam Scores based on their Tweets
These days you can create a comprehensive portrait of someone based on their social media activity—their posts, photos, likes, comments, and hashtags. For example, you can determine a person’s age, gender, race,…
This white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning
Purdue University engineers have created white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their ambient surroundings – almost like a refrigerator does, but without consuming energy. According…
60-second breath test to detect COVID-19
Breathonix Pte Ltd, a spin-off company from National University of Singapore (NUS), has developed an easy-to-use breath test to detect COVID-19 within a minute. This game-changing technology, which is believed to be…