Tech : Science World Report

Oct 03, 2014 11:37 AM EDT

Crumpling Graphene 'Paper' May Create Super Stretchy Supercapacitors to Store Energy

Scientists have found that by crumpling a sheet of graphene "paper," it actually takes on new properties that could be useful for creating extremely stretchable supercapacitors to store energy for flexible electronic devices.

Oct 03, 2014 11:20 AM EDT

Yoga and Meditation May Improve Computer-Brain Interface

Scientists found that people who practice yoga and meditation long term can learn to control a computer with their minds faster and better than people with little experience with meditation or yoga.

Oct 03, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

CubeSat Satellites May Pose Collision Risk as Space Debris Rises

There are an increasing number of small "CubeSat" satellites being launched into orbit. Now, though, scientists have announced that in combination with a relaxed attitude to debris mitigation, these satellites could lead to hazards for all space users.

Oct 03, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

New Map of Ocean Seafloor Reveals Stunning Details of How Continents Formed

Scientists have created a new map of the world's seafloor, showing an unprecedented level of detail when it comes to the mountains and trenches that rise and sink beneath the waves.

Sep 30, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

Vaccinations for Babies Can be Tracked Through New Fingerprint Scanning System

Scientists have found that a fingerprint-based recognition method to track vaccination schedules could potentially save infants and toddlers from disease worldwide.

Sep 30, 2014 06:47 AM EDT

Eco-Friendly Battery is Powered with Seeds and Pine Resin

Scientists may have just created a new eco-friendly battery. They've used materials from alfalfa and pine resin in order to create a new battery that could potentially replace present-day lithium batteries.

Sep 29, 2014 01:37 PM EDT

New Technology Mimics the Human Brain for Nano-Scale Memory Storage

Scientists may have found out a new way to create stable and reliable memory storage. They've engineered a technology that mimics the human brain to bring ultra-fast, nano-scale data storage within reach.

Sep 29, 2014 10:44 AM EDT

New Cloaking Device Makes Objects Invisible

Cloaking devices are being developed by researchers around the world. Now, scientists have taken a new step when it comes to creating a technology to hide objects from view.

Sep 27, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Watch This Robotic Octopus Swim Through the Open Sea

With its multiple tentacles and quick movements, the octopus appears like it could be alive--but it's not. The octopus is actually a robot that scientists have been working on for the past few years.

Sep 27, 2014 07:42 AM EDT

Google Glass Drivers Still Crash While Texting and Driving, But Recover More Quickly

Texting while driving is obviously dangerous, whether you're using a smartphone or Google Glass. Yet surprisingly, scientists have found that texting Glass users outperformed smartphone users when it came to regaining control of their vehicles after a traffic accident.

Sep 26, 2014 07:19 AM EDT

Mechanized Human Hands Could Improve Function After Surgery and Injury

There may be a way to help people regain more function in their hands after surgery: mechanization. Engineers have developed and successfully demonstrated the value of a simple pulley mechanism that can actually improve hand function.

Sep 25, 2014 09:02 PM EDT

Robots Could Help Prevent Blackouts

Power disasters may be taken care of by robots in the not so distant future, according to researchers at Michigan Technological University. Findings were presented via "Autonomous Power Distribution System," at the 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, show that w...