The ability of graphene to self-heal any vacancy defects and other toplogical cracks has been recorded when metal doping has been applied.
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed a device that not only resembles the size, shape and composition of a real fruit, but is also equipped with sensor technology to closely monitor produce in transit.
By Benedette Cuffari
28 Mar 2017
Militaries and law enforcement agencies are currently testing measures to neutralize flying drones and several different approaches are being evaluated, including the use of Patriot missiles and high-tech rifles that shoot radio signals.
By Brett Smith
20 Mar 2017
As the only insect capable of producing food for human consumption, the honeybee also plays a critical role in pollinating over 75% of flowering plants and crops in the United States alone.
By Benedette Cuffari
24 Feb 2017
Industrial robots are most common in automobile manufacture. Within this industry, robots typically undertake the jobs that require the least delicacy such as heavy lifting, painting and welding.
This technology could travel inside the body and decouple to deliver a medicinal payload of treatment to a specific, targeted part of the body.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), more commonly referred to as drones, are aircrafts that are able to operate without a pilot on board. Powered by a jet or reciprocating engine, UAVs are capable of performing controlled, sustained level flight.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Oct 2016
Conservation drones are model aircrafts comprised of an autopilot system containing a computer, GPS, various sensors, a payload, such as a video or photo camera, as well as a software instructing the drone where to go.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Oct 2016
Human divers are limited in the depth they can work, whilst breathing a mixture of helium, oxygen and hydrogen extreme depths of 500m have been achieved (Seedhouse, 2011)
By Ben Arnold
30 Aug 2016
Robots have huge potential as carers, helping the disabled and disadvantaged to be rehabilitated into society. However, many obstacles must be overcome to realize this goal, including developing robots that can behave as humans without making us feel uncomfortable.
By Jake Wilkinson
9 Aug 2016