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Watch How VR Interactive Molecular Dynamics System Can Advance New Drug Design

New virtual reality (VR) cloud-based tools help academics and industry advance new drugs, materials and boost the teaching of chemistry.

AI System Can Predict Side Effects of New Drug Combinations

Decagon can predict the side effects of many drug combinations, help doctors learn more about drug prescriptions and find the best combination for their patients.

Computer Algorithm Developed Finds Gamers' Preferences for Customized Gaming

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have used a computer algorithm and survey to customize games to each gamer’s preferences.

Smart Bandage Monitors Wound pH and Temperature to Release Healing Drugs

Researchers from Tufts University have developed a prototype smart bandage that actively monitors the condition of chronic wounds through pH balance, temperature and oxygenation.

A New Way to Keep Computer Chips Cool

Finding ways to keep computer chips from overheating has become increasingly challenging. Researchers have found promise in boron arsenide crystals, a new semiconducting material with extremely high thermal conductivity.

Blind Robot Can Climb Stairs that are Covered in Debris

MIT’s Cheetah 3 robot can leap and gallop across terrain and climb trash and debris-filled stairs, all while maintaining its balance.

Neural Network Taught to Use Facial Recognition Software in Videos

The algorithm uses a deep neural network to distinguish faces using at little as one photograph.

Watch: Smart IoT Lock Keeps Your Deliveries Safe When You’re Not Home

BoxLock Inc. has released an internet-connected security padlock to protect package deliveries.

Method for Developing Biogenetic Solar Cells Generates a Current that is Stronger than Ever

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a cheap and sustainable method to build solar cells that use bacteria to convert light and energy.

New DCIM Device Helps Users Manage Data Centers

Sunbird Software has announced the general availability of dcTrack® Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Operations Release 6.1.

Presto Engineering Expands its European Sales Network

The company has further expanded its European Sales network with the appointment of representatives in Germany

Optical Ultrasound Machine Can Be Miniaturized and Used with MRI Machine

Researchers from University College in London have developed an ultrasound machine that is created completely out of optical components.

Electronic Security Market on the Rise

According to new research by Global Market Insights Inc., the electronic security market will exceed $60 billion by 2024.

Watch: Swimming Cockroach-Sized Robot Can Walk on Water

Harvard researchers have created Harvard’s Ambulatory Microrobot or HAMR. HAMR can walk on land, swim on the surface of the water and even walk underwater.

New LEDs Have a Compact Footprint For Indoor Video Displays

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the DISPLIX E Series LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

New Algorithm Allows Doctors to Learn More About Metastatic Disease

Princeton researchers have developed a new computational method that can track the spread of cancer cells through a patient’s body.

Self-grounding Modular Enclosure Improves Operational Safety

According to Rittal, the lightweight, durable construction of the frame combined with its self-grounding property reduces the risk of arc flash and makes one-person installation possible.

UMC Acquires 300 mm Wafer Foundry Mie Fujitsu

UMC already had a share of the foundry prior to buying the entire joint venture.

First Study on Psychosocial Effects of Mechanical Prosthetics Conducted

Case Western University researchers, scientists from Brown University and members of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Cleveland and Rhode Island have completed the first study on the effect of sensory-enabled prosthetics outside of the lab.