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MIT Researchers Discover New Method to Control the Stickiness of Freezing Droplets
Traditionally, when liquid droplets come in contact with a surface, they either stick to it, peel away, or bounce off. Understanding how droplets react to specific surfaces is very important for de-icing freezing rain, developing superior thermal spray coatings, and creating an effective additive process using molten metal. Now, a team of MIT researchers has… Read More
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University of Maryland Undergraduates Develop Revolutionary Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s
A team of seven undergraduate students from the James A. Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) has invented a diagnostic tool capable of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease before the symptoms show, which could revolutionize healthcare for patients with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. today,… Read More
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Southern Cross University Researchers Use Sexuality of Coral Reefs to Restore Damaged Reefs
A team of researchers from Southern Cross University in Australia has successfully used the sexuality and reproduction capability of coral reefs to repair damaged reefs in the Philippines. The research is led by Professor Peter Harrison, founding director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre and director of the Institute for Development, Environment and Sustainability (IDEAS)… Read More
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Dyson’s Novel Approach to Solve Engineer Shortage
A university degree is expensive. There’s a shortage of engineers in developed nations. And there’s a huge gender gap in the field of engineering. So how do you solve these problems? Well, if you are Sir James Dyson, you start your own school. The name James Dyson has been synonymous with innovative technological advances for… Read More
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Stanford University Researchers Tackle Pollution From Artisanal Brick Kilns to Save the Environment and Improve Health
Artisanal brick kilns contribute significantly to pollution in developing nations. Fortunately, a team of researchers from Stanford University has come up with a novel way to reduce pollution from such brick kilns. The team’s approach could have a major impact in mitigating global warming, improving air quality, and reducing negative health effects in adjoining communities.… Read More
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University of Texas at Austin Researchers Invent Pen That Accurately Detects Cancer in 10 Seconds
A team of scientists and engineers at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin has invented a pen device capable of accurately identifying cancerous tissue in just 10 seconds. The MasSpec Pen will help surgeons pinpoint cancerous tissue during surgery, so they know where to cut or preserve. “One of the real problems in… Read More
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Universities of Glasgow, Stratchclyde, West of Scotland and Galway Researchers Grow Bone with ‘Nanokicking’ Technology
Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow, Stratchclyde, West of Scotland and Galway are using ‘nanokicking’ technology to grow three-dimensional mineralized bone samples in their laboratory. Broken, sprained, or otherwise damaged sections of bone have long presented challenges for doctors, so this technology is poised to transform the lives of many patients worldwide. The study is… Read More
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Arizona State University Researchers Use Neuroimaging to Solve Mystery Behind Self-Control
Self-control is a key factor of behavior, which can vary depending on the importance of a decision, or when the decisionmaker is asked to make a choice, according to researchers from Arizona State University (ASU), who used neuroimaging to arrive at their conclusion. The researchers plan to use this insight to explore brain function and… Read More
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George Washington University Student Creates ‘Save A Million’ Campaign
The Student Association (SA) at The George Washington University (GW) has launched a campaign to save 1 million pieces of paper by next summer at the behest of Logan Malik, a senior and SA’s director of sustainability policy. The campaign kicked off on September 10, and will run through June 2018. The “Save a Million”… Read More
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Tired of Traffic? Carnegie Mellon’s AI Traffic Tech Cuts Travel Times and Emissions
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have installed smart traffic signals to monitor and conduct traffic lights at select intersections in a pilot area in Pittsburgh. The technology uses existing cameras and radar systems to track traffic in real time. Then, an artificial intelligence (AI) uses algorithms to determine the best way to move the… Read More
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University of Adelaide Researchers Develop New Imaging Technique That Will Help Improve Embryo Selection for In Vitro Fertilization
A team of researchers, led by Dr. Melanie L. Sutton-McDowall from the University of Adelaide, has developed a new imaging technique that could improve the odds of reproduction in women needing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) intervention. The technique will help IVF experts assess which embryos are the healthiest before implantation. The study is published in… Read More
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Emory University’s Version of International Day of Peace: ‘Emory 21 Days of Peace’
Each year, September 21 is observed as the International Day of Peace. Emory University too will be observing this special day as it wraps up “Emory 21 Days of Peace,” a program launched last year with the lofty goal of “building peace locally and globally.” The United Nations General Assembly established September 21 as the… Read More
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University, Business and Government IMPACT Champions Gather at Third Annual UN Women HeForShe Event
Today marks the third anniversary of the launch of the HeForShe movement, which was created by UN Women, the UN entity for gender equality and empowerment of women. The movement takes a unique approach in that it specifically includes men and boys as partners in women’s fight for gender equality around the world, motivating them… Read More
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Northeastern University Researchers Remove Salt From Seawater Using Nanotubes
Current desalination processes are expensive, energy-intensive, and involve large-scale facilities. Now, however, researchers from Northeastern University have discovered a method that could make the process of removing salt from seawater easier, faster and cheaper. The new method will help alleviate concerns about viable water resource as the global population continues to grow. Meni Wanunu, associate… Read More
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Universities Lead Battle to Reverse Climate Change
Two years ago, at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 193 member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals—17 distinct goals designed to eradicate poverty, address climate change, and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030. With the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Agreement and the recent record-breaking hurricane damage this… Read More
