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Neurons of fruit flies applied in computer networks
The fruit flies' neurons succeeded in establishing a biological development system, functioning logically, and showing that this biological development system, ...
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Bridge collapse: Early detection of risk thanks to sensors
US scientists have invented a new type of sensor to collect data on the defects of the bridge structure, in order to detect the risk of spoiled bridges early, avoiding u…
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Wireless sensors help check bridge quality
Researchers at Clarkson University (USA) have introduced a new wireless sensor that helps check the quality of bridges.
Environment
Connect Nicaragua volcano with the Internet to forecast eruption risks
Not to surf Facebook, to watch videos on YouTube, but covering the entire volcano in Nicaragua with the internet will help scientists gain data to predict when it is abo…
Environment
Use pigeons to measure air pollution levels
Equipped with a tiny sensor like a backpack, a flock of London pigeons has a mission to fly the city to measure air pollution.
Environment
New solutions against air pollution
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is the world's largest 'killer' and the culprit that kills more than 7 million people worldwide in 2012.
Environment
Predict the weather thanks to the
Scientists have discovered a new way to predict weather changes: observing mating of insects like beetles or aphids.
Environment
America takes advantage of Arctic ice to track submarines
The Arctic ice is melting at the greatest speed in history and this speed tends to increase. That situation can make military and commercial activities more frequent in…
Environment
NASA brought high-tech sensors into volcanoes
These high-tech sensors have recently been put into a volcano's mouth to control the hot spots and provide early warning if volcanoes start erupting.
Environment
Sensors protect laptop hard drives from detecting earthquakes
This device senses movements, strong bumps that can scratch the data reader on the hard disk surface and warn of earthquakes.
Environment
The tiny sensor detects air pollution
Japanese scientists have just created a type of nail-sized sensor to measure air pollution.
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Strange method of contacting aliens
Humans use many ways to relate to aliens, but our efforts have not worked yet.
Videos
Video: Alcohol alert bracelet for drinkers
A US company launched a bracelet device that allows monitoring of blood alcohol content and warns when alcohol levels exceed allowable levels.
Videos
Funny reaction of animals when first mirroring
Dogs and cats often snatch or bark at their shadow in the mirror. However, what happens when larger, wild animals are first seen in the mirror?