Tech : Science World Report

Sep 09, 2013 02:32 PM EDT

Safer Shipping With High-Tech Radar That Detects Pirates

Traffic volumes are increasing, not only on our roads but also at sea. A new marine radar system with improved antenna technology is set to meet the growing demands of navigation – and protect ships against pirate attacks.

Sep 09, 2013 01:08 PM EDT

New Imaging Technique Captures Brain Activity with Sculpted Light

A new imaging technique may help scientists study the function of the entire nervous system. They've found a way to overcome some of the limitations of light microscopy by capturing brain activity with sculpted light.

Sep 09, 2013 10:35 AM EDT

Inflatable Antennae Could Give Tiny Satellites Better Communication Reach

Scientists have created satellites the size of a shoebox known as "CubeSats," which makes space exploration more accessible. Now, researchers have developed inflatable antennae that could give these satellites a far greater reach when it comes to communication.

Sep 09, 2013 07:58 AM EDT

The Height of the Northern Lights: Using SLR Cameras to Measure the Aurora

The aurora borealis is one of the most spectacular sights on our planet. The green, purple and red waves that stretch across northern skies can be both beautiful and awe-inspiring as they light up snowy plains. Now, researchers have discovered a way to measure the height of the aurora, a technique t...

Sep 06, 2013 05:10 PM EDT

Possible Backdoor in Quantum-Based Secure Communication Eliminated by Researchers

Using a new approach that works in the real world to safeguard secrets, University of Calgary scientists reportedly have overcome an “Achilles’ heel” of quantum-based secure communication systems.

Sep 06, 2013 04:23 PM EDT

Scoff Now, But You're Probably Getting a Smartwatch

Samsung has, in the past few days beaten Apple to be the first to unveil a “smartwatch” and Sony is not far behind.

Sep 06, 2013 03:50 PM EDT

Smart Dust: Swarms of Mini Sensor Nodes Powered By Integrated Solar Cells

Tiny solar cells applied directly to a silicon chip are a potential way of efficiently and reliably powering wireless sensor networks in the future. Above all, this would simplify large-scale applications, for instance in agriculture.

Sep 05, 2013 06:15 PM EDT

In a Materials Science Victory, Clay Enables High-Temperature Supercapacitors

Rice University lab creates energy storage that may find use in oil discovery, space, military applications

Sep 05, 2013 04:02 PM EDT

Could Measuring Brain Waves Improve Suitable Authentication Processes?

A recent study looks at the process of authentication involved when it comes to official vehicles and public transport. As one-time entry authentication methods for computers and other protective web gadgets are often required to easily access information, other systems may be more complicated in or...

Sep 05, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

Earth's Gravity Variations 40 Percent Larger Than Scientists Thought

Earth's gravity field may be a bit bigger than we thought. Using the highest-resolution maps of Earth's gravity field to date, scientists have discovered gravitational variations of up to 40 percent larger than previously assumed.

Sep 05, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

Video Games Train Older Brains to Act Younger, Reversing Aging

It turns out that video games have some beneficial impacts we weren't aware of--especially when it comes to older populations of people. Scientists have used a video game to help reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain.

Sep 04, 2013 04:01 PM EDT