T‑Rays Advance Toward Airport Screening

T‑Rays Advance Toward Airport Screening

Researchers around the world are trying to tap a barely used portion of the electromagnetic spectrum–terahertz radiation–to scan airline passengers for explosives and illegal drugs. «more» Related Links: T‑Rays Advance Toward Airport Screening  Prof....
High-tech fido could save lives in Iraq

High-tech fido could save lives in Iraq

When he led a U.S. Army bomb squad in Baghdad in 2003, Staff Sgt. Luke Stalcup carried electronic devices to track bombs on roads, in trash cans or in cars. But these man-made imitations of a dogÕs nose often proved disappointing. «more» Related Links: High-tech fido...
MIT team details optics-on-a-chip device

MIT team details optics-on-a-chip device

Fiber-optic networks transmit massive amounts of information quickly, but the signals weaken as the data-carrying light travels long distances. Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said they’ve overcome a major obstacle in harnessing the full...
‘Microsieve’ sorts biomarkers faster

Microsieve’ sorts biomarkers faster

Scientists have developed a microchip system that can sieve through biomolecules, such as proteins, in search of the tell-tale signs of disease. «more» Related Links: ‘Microsieve’ sorts biomarkers faster Professor Jongyoon Han RLE Micro / Nanofluidic...