Posts Tagged ‘Polytechnic Institute of New York University’
Sensor brings epileptic brain into focus
NYU / U. ILLINOIS / U. PENN (US) — A flexible sensor is expected to offer unprecedented views of brain activity during epileptic seizures—as much as 400 times current levels—with minimal wiring. Continue…
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:39 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Oct 20, 2011 8:20 - 0 Comments
Skype flaw exposes users’ location, identity
NYU (US) — Flaws in Skype and similar Internet phone systems could potentially disclose the identities, locations, and even digital files of hundreds of millions of users, a new study finds. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Mar 24, 2011 15:46 - 3 Comments
From toxic waste to green cars
NYU (US) — Millions of tons of toxic waste could be kept out of landfills by using it to create lightweight composite metal foams for use in automotive and consumer products. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 9, 2010 10:59 - 6 Comments
Is foam a hidden danger in helmets?
NYU (US)—In a counter-intuitive finding, scientists report that the foam used in helmets and other body armor indeed absorbs damage when compressed slowly, but can cause as much injury as a hard object when hit at high speeds. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 28, 2010 13:10 - 0 Comments
Why would fish follow a robot?
NYU (US)—Forget artificial intelligence. How about artificial leadership? A mechanical engineer at New York University is combining smart materials and mathematics to build robots that lead schooling fish. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 6, 2010 16:58 - 2 Comments
Smart polymers perform nano-acrobatics
NYU—Researchers are finding remarkable ways in which bioengineered paired macromolecules can be made to self-assemble, disassemble, and more—and then biodegrade when they’ve finished their work. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 13, 2009 18:15 - 1 Comment
Stable proteins may yield ‘sweet’ biofuels
NYU (US)—Scientists report they have developed a novel method of stabilizing proteins, including important enzymes used to produce certain artificial sweeteners and bioethanol. (more…)
