TechXplore-Technology
Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock
A crewless robotic boat retracing the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has landed near Plymouth Rock.This post was originally published on this site
Month: June 2022
TechXplore-Technology
Volatolomics: Robot noses may one day be able to 'smell' disease on your breath
Scientists are working on diagnostic techniques that could sniff out chemical compounds from breath, sweat, tears and other bodily emissions and that act as fingerprints of thousands of diseases.This post was originally published on this […]
TechXplore-Technology
Novel construction system uses acoustic levitation to assemble parts
LeviPrint is a system that uses acoustic manipulation for assembling objects without physical contact. It generates acoustic fields that trap small particles, glue droplets and elongated stick-like elements that can be manipulated and reoriented as […]
TechXplore-Internet
How technology can detect fake news in videos
Social media represent a major channel for the spreading of fake news and disinformation. This situation has been made worse with recent advances in photo and video editing and artificial intelligence tools, which make it […]
TechXplore - Hardware
Detecting fluorescence signals from nanoscale thin films: New possibilities in product labeling
Researchers from INNOVENT e.V. and Ferdinand-Braun-Institut gGmbH have developed a measurement technique to detect nanoscale fluorescent thin films for the first time without using expensive laboratory equipment. Fluorescent thin films are used in areas such […]
TechXplore-Internet
Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion
Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure.This post was originally […]
TechXplore-Internet
Study finds toxicity in the open-source community varies from other internet forums
Trolls, haters, flamers and other ugly characters are, unfortunately, a fact of life across much of the internet. Their ugliness ruins social media networks and sites like Reddit and Wikipedia.This post was originally published on […]
TechXplore-Internet
Post Roe, women in America are right to be concerned about digital surveillance. And it's not just period-tracking apps
The reversal of Roe v. Wade by the American Supreme court last week is a watershed moment in American politics. The ruling withdraws constitutional protections for abortion rights and sends the issue to the states, […]
TechXplore-Internet
Feds seize websites after probe of pirated Latin music
Federal authorities have seized six websites that prosecutors say were illegally distributing copyrighted music to millions of users.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore - Telecom
Efficient satellite downlink with a Ka band dual circular polarization transmitter
Low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are being increasingly used for environmental monitoring of the earth, as well as for logistic purposes, such as the navigation of maritime vessels. The data transmitted from the satellite terminals […]