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Printing Artificial Bone
June 17, 2013 | by Denise Brehm, Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Comments
Researchers working to design new materials that are durable, lightweight and environmentally sustainable are increasingly looking to natural composites, such as bone, for inspiration. Bone is strong and tough because its two constituent materials, soft collagen protein and stiff hydroxyapatite mineral, are arranged in complex hierarchical patterns.
Russian Tycoon Wants to Move Mind to Machine
June 17, 2013 11:53 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Comments
Dmitry Itskov gathered some of humanity's best brains — and a few robots — in New York City on...
Polymer-Coated Catalyst Protects 'Artificial Leaf'
June 17, 2013 11:39 am | by Sebastian Fiechter, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres | Comments
Researchers have modified superstrate solar cells with their highly efficient architecture in...
A Robot that Runs Like a Cat
June 17, 2013 12:56 am | by Sarah Perrin, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne | Comments
Even though it doesn't have a head, you can still tell what kind of animal it is: the robot is...
Company Recalls 165,000 Baby Recliners
June 17, 2013 12:11 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsA children's product maker is recalling about 165,000 baby recliners linked to at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children falling or hanging over the side of the seats. Baby Matters of Berwyn, Pa., announced the recall of its Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners.
Chinese Supercomputer Named as World's Fastest
June 17, 2013 11:43 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsChina has built the world's fastest computer for a second time, beating the U.S.'s Titan machine. Supercomputers are used for complex work such as modeling weather systems, simulating nuclear explosions and designing jetliners.
Photos of the Day: Wide Body Jets, Drones & Rain in Paris
June 17, 2013 9:59 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsAirbus and Boeing both won pledges for big purchases of long-haul, wide-body jets Monday, as the Paris Air Show got off to a robust if rainy start. The global aviation event at Le Bourget airfield north of Paris is once again showcasing the rivalry between U.S.-based Boeing and French-based Airbus.
Long-Haul Jets Get Boost at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2013 9:44 am | by Lori Hinnant, Associated Press | CommentsThe global aviation event at Le Bourget airfield north of Paris is once again showcasing the rivalry between U.S.-based Boeing and French-based Airbus. After several years of success for their smaller models, the world's leading plane makers are hoping this year generates orders for the bigger, more expensive long-haul jets.
Apple Details Government Requests for Data
June 17, 2013 7:22 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsApple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement for customer data for the six months ended in May. The company, like some other businesses, had asked the U.S government to be able to share how many requests it received related to national security and how it...
Making Alternative Fuels Cheaper
June 17, 2013 12:51 am | by Anne Trafton, MIT | CommentsMIT chemical engineers have devised a cheaper way to synthesize a key biofuel component, which could make its industrial production much more cost-effective. The compound, known as gamma-valerolactone (GVL), is attractive because of its versatility, says Yuriy Román, an assistant professor of chemical engineering and leader of the research team.
End of BP Cleaning Crews Leaves Questions on Gulf
June 16, 2013 11:25 am | by Jay Reeves - Associated Press | CommentsFinding tar balls linked to the BP oil spill isn't difficult on some Gulf Coast beaches, but the company and the government say it isn't common enough to keep sending out the crews that patrolled the sand for three years in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
Paris Air Show: Wide-Body Battle & Drones
June 16, 2013 4:01 am | by Lori Hinnant, Associated Press | CommentsThe Paris Air Show, which opens for business on Monday Jun. 17, brings hundreds of aircraft to the skies around the French capital, the usual tense competition between aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, and a slew of innovations large and small. Here's what to look for over the show.
Secret to Prism Program: Even Bigger Data Seizure
June 15, 2013 3:44 pm | by Anne Flaherty - Associated Press | CommentsIn the months and early years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers. Around the world, government spies and eavesdroppers were tracking the email and...
GM Recalling 193,652 SUVs for Fire Risk
June 15, 2013 10:56 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsGeneral Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire. The vehicles involved are the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Ruick Rainier, Saab 9-7x and Isuzu Ascender from the 2006 and 2007 model...
Web Giants Get Broader Surveillance Revelations
June 15, 2013 4:23 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsFacebook and Microsoft Corp. representatives said that after negotiations with national security officials their companies have been given permission to make new but still very limited revelations about government orders to turn over user data. The announcements Friday night come at the end of a...
Microsoft: More User Surveillance Information
June 15, 2013 3:19 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsA top Microsoft Corp. lawyer says the company has secured permission from federal officials to say more about the volume of law enforcement and national security orders it has received to turn over customer information. The disclosure came in a statement Friday from Vice President and Deputy...
Explosion a Reminder That Plants Not Always Safe
June 15, 2013 12:36 am | by Jeff Amy, Associated Press | CommentsBy some measures, chemical plants like the sites of separate fatal explosions this week in Louisiana are among the safest manufacturing workplaces in America. That doesn't stop residents and emergency responders from keeping wary eyes on the hundreds of facilities stretched along the Mississippi.
Autonomous Energy-Scavenging Micro Devices
June 14, 2013 12:58 pm | by Amy Nelson, SPIE | CommentsOut in the wilds or anywhere off the grid, sophisticated instruments small enough to fit in a shirt pocket will one day scavenge power from sunlight, body heat, or other sources to monitor water quality or bridge safety, enabling analysis in the field rather than bringing samples and data back to the lab.
Energy from the Windy Heights
June 14, 2013 12:54 pm | by Empa | CommentsThe electricity from our sockets could soon come from a high-tech device flying in the sky. The innovative research project to generate wind energy with the aid of a kite won over the “Venture Kick” jury; it is providing CHF 10,000 of support for the Empa spin-off “TwingTec”.
