Tech : Science World Report

Oct 24, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

NASA Laser Communication System Aboard LADEE Sets Record with Data Transmissions to and from Moon

nasa shoots laser at moon

Oct 23, 2013 11:26 AM EDT

Dolphins' Hunting Tactics Inspire New Radar System to Detect Hidden Threats

Dolphins may have given researchers a new way to detect hidden threats. Inspired by the way dolphins hunt using bubble nets, scientists have developed a new kind of radar that can detect hidden surveillance equipment and explosives.

Oct 22, 2013 10:57 PM EDT

Not Just Weapons of War: Drones Hold Much Potential for Civilians

Robotic aircraft, or drones, are a much-debated military technology. But while this change in military capability challenges our shared senses of threat and protection, robotic aircraft have also been changing the way we do all kinds of other important things.

Oct 22, 2013 08:49 PM EDT

Next Generation of Robots Will Have a Gentle Touch

The new field of soft robotics aims to produce robots made of materials which are more adaptable, flexible and less hazardous than traditional steel and hard plastic. Swiss institutions are at the forefront of research in this novel field.

Oct 22, 2013 05:39 PM EDT

Mixing Nanoparticles to Make Multifunctional Materials

Standardized technique opens remarkable opportunities for 'mix and match' materials fabrication

Oct 23, 2013 07:10 AM EDT

New 4D Printing Technology Reveals Possibilities for Composite Materials

Forget about printing in 3D; it turns out that scientists are looking forward to printing in 4D. They've successfully added a fourth dimension to their printing technology, opening up exciting possibilities for the creation and use of adaptive, composite materials in manufacturing, packing and biome...

Oct 21, 2013 11:33 PM EDT

How to Commit a Bank Robbery (Or Stop One) Using the Internet

Two recent incidents have shown that you no longer need to risk life and limb to rob a bank. In September, an attempted cyber-robbery at a London branch of Santander was stopped in its tracks and shortly afterwards, details emerged of a similar earlier, and more successful attack that had taken plac...

Oct 21, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

EU Initiative Boosts 3D-Printing for Space With New High-Tech Alloy Factories

3D printing is getting ready to revolutionise space travel. ESA is paving the way for 3D-printed metals to build high-quality, intricate shapes with massive cost savings.

Oct 20, 2013 08:26 PM EDT