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Simulations characterize turbulence caused by common connection for dialysis

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Anemia, Blood Clots, Engineering, Hypertension, Nanotechnology, Nature of Water, Patient Education and Counseling, Virtual Environment

The complex interplay among the arteriovenous grafts, the vessels they connect, and the blood they transport has been difficult to simulate, but one new method provides a way. Researchers report simulations that reconstructed the fluid dynamics affected by the insertion of an AVG. They used a model that considered the ability of AVG tubes and blood vessels to deform and found much of the disrupted flow could be mitigated by this flexibility.

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An artificial skin that can help rehabilitation and enhance virtual reality

September 27, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Engineering, Medical Technology, Neural Interfaces, Numeracy, Perception, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality

Scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and — thanks to a sophisticated self-sensing mechanism — has the potential to instantaneously adapt to a wearer's movements. Applications for the new technology range from medical rehabilitation to virtual reality.

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Hurricanes: Improving rapid intensification predictions

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering, Hurricanes and Cyclones, Severe Weather, Storms, Weather

Many scientists have said that storms are more intense than ever before – Cat. 4 or 5 storms used to be outliers, but today, it seems they are becoming the norm. Why? That's the question a research team is working to answer – they are looking what contributes to the rapid intensification of storms.

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Engineers produce water-saving crop irrigation sensor

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Civil Engineering, Detectors, Energy Technology, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Nature of Water, Thermodynamics, Wearable Technology

Developed by engineers — environmental, mechanical, and chemical — new sensors expected to save nearly 35% of water consumption and cost far less than what exists.

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Machine learning finds new metamaterial designs for energy harvesting

September 25, 2019 0 Comments Chemistry, Energy Technology, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Materials Science, Optics, Physics, Thermodynamics

Electrical engineers have harnessed the power of machine learning to design dielectric (non-metal) metamaterials that absorb and emit specific frequencies of terahertz radiation. The technique drops the time needed to simulate possible configurations from more than 2,000 years to 23 hours, which should facilitate the design of sustainable types of thermal energy harvesters and lighting.

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Bird droppings defy expectations

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Bird Flu Research, Birds, Engineering, Forensic Research, New Species, Organic Chemistry, Zoology

Prevailing wisdom ranks uric acid as the primary ingredient in bird excrement which is comprised mostly of urine. (Birds release both solid and liquid waste at the same time. The white substance is the urine). But according to new research, uric acid can't be the answer. That's because there is no uric acid in excreted bird urine.

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New technique to improve ductility of ceramic materials for missiles, engines

September 24, 2019 0 Comments Civil Engineering, Construction, Consumer Electronics, Electricity, Energy Technology, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Materials Science

Researchers have developed a new process to help overcome the brittle nature of ceramics and make it more ductile and durable. The team calls the process 'flash sintering,' which adds an electric field to the conventional sintering process used to form bulk components from ceramics.

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Researchers recreate living 3D displays

September 23, 2019 0 Comments Agriculture and Food, Animal Learning and Intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Biology, Engineering, Materials Science, Neural Interfaces, Robotics, Vehicles

A research team is developing a smart skin inspired by the cephalopod which can be used in 3D displays, as interfaces for the visually impaired, and to help reduce drag on marine vehicles.

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When it comes to robots, reliability may matter more than reasoning

September 23, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Engineering, Memory, Neural Interfaces, Perception, Robotics, Robotics Research, Vehicles

What does it take for a human to trust a robot? That is what researchers are uncovering in a new study into how humans and robots work together. Research into human-agent teaming, or HAT, has examined how the transparency of agents — such as robots, unmanned vehicles or software agents — influences human trust, task performance, workload and perceptions of the agent.

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Flaws in leading security lie detection training tool

September 23, 2019 0 Comments Biometric, Detectors, encryption, Engineering, Hacking, Information Technology, Mobile Computing, Weapons Technology

The Micro-Expressions Training Tool, inspired the hit TV show Lie to Me, is being used to train airport personnel to spot people who pose potential security risks.