Tech

  1. Tech

    New football helmets could limit brain injuries

    A new design for football helmets uses three layers to absorb energy from repeated impacts. The result should be fewer athletes with brain injuries.

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  2. Animals

    Picking a better porch light

    Lights can vary in brightness and ‘color’ — even those that are sold as white. A new study tested which lights attracted the most bugs.

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  3. Microbes

    Powered by poop and pee?

    Scientists are developing methods to not only remove human waste from wastewater, but also to harness the energy hidden within it.

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  4. Chemistry

    New bendy device could power wearable electronics

    A new device with lithium and silicon electrodes uses chemistry to generate electricity as it bends back and forth.

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  5. Tech

    Cool Jobs: Making electronics to wear

    Forget tablets and cell phones. These flexible electronic devices stick to the skin and can perform many tasks, from taking your temp to tracking the sun’s tanning rays.

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  6. Animals

    Why some penguin feathers never freeze

    Oil and tiny pores prevent the feathers on some penguins from freezing. The discovery could inspire new ways to keep ice off of airplane wings.

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  7. Materials Science

    Wet suits with hair?

    The dense hair that keeps sea otters warm in frigid waters may inspire development of “furry” wet suits for scuba divers.

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  8. Animals

    Faking out whales

    A false “dinner bell” can safely distract hungry whales from stealing fish from commercial fishing lines, new research shows.

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  9. Environment

    Water: Getting the salt out

    A new water-cleansing technology passes electricity through a flow of salty water. This will generate a zone of fresh water that can then be collected.

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  10. Tech

    Engineers consider liquid salt to generate power

    A new type of power plant, a molten salt reactor, might provide electricity in a cleaner and safer way than current nuclear technology.

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  11. Tech

    New e-skin feels heat, textures and more

    Two new developments in electronic “skin” hold promise for making prosthetic devices that can provide a better sense of touch. One gets its great sensitivity from being modeled on the human fingertip.

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  12. Chemistry

    Some 3-D printing can leave toxic taint

    The ”ink” inside some 3-D printers can leave toxic traces. In tests, these chemicals harmed baby fish. But lighting could render the parts safer.

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