Archive for May, 2008
Friday, May 30th, 2008
A team of scientists from Arizona State University managed to boost the performance of nanomachines, bring the technology closer to the point where it can be used for industrial or medical purposes.
A team of researchers from ASU found a way to soup up these nanomachines, and we’re now a step closer to the point [...]
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Aircraft that are damaged while flying could automatically repair themselves in the future, by using methods similar to the natural healing found in nature.
One possibility is the use of resins that would ooze into cracks on demand and that would make possible aircrafts that are lighter, cheaper and would save fuel. It could be [...]
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008
A possible future for airport security is the use of 3D full body scans, which would allow for enhanced security and longer lines at the security gates.
Tags: Full Body Scan, BodyScan, AirportSecurity
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Tags:AirportSecurity,BodyScan,Full Body Scan
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act became law on May 21, when it was signed by President Bush. It prevents discrimination based on the results of genetic testing.
Tags: GENA, HumanGenetics, GeneticTesting, Genetic Profiling
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Tags:GENA,Genetic Profiling,GeneticTesting,HumanGenetics