A new research center based at the University of Glasgow is setting out to develop the ‘cognitive’ cities of the future which will revolutionize urban life. The Centre for Integrated Sensing and Communication Enabling Cognitive…
System monitors radiation damage to materials in real-time
Facility could rapidly provide data on how material properties change in a nuclear reactor. In order to evaluate a material’s ability to withstand the high-radiation environment inside a nuclear reactor, researchers have traditionally used a…
South American Farmers Protect Their Crops With Lasers
Automated bird deterrent lasers decrease bird damage up to 90% Santiago, Chile-- A new laser bird deterrent technology has been successfully used at South American crops. The technology is designed and manufactured by the Dutch fast growing company Bird Control Group. Agrilaser technology is proven to decrease crop…
Modification of Existing Nitrile Latex with Magnetite Nano…
The present invention provides a method to produce black iron oxide nanoparticle slurry having a magnetite structure and homogenously disperse. It can be used as formed or mix with other medium. Nitrile- butadiene rubber (BR) …
Sensitive robots feel the strain
Flexible skin for soft robots, embedded with electrical nanowires, combines conductivity with sensitivity within the same material. An artificial soft skin imbued with flexible electronics could enhance the way robots sense and interact with their…