September 21, 2012 First-ever study aims to help in developing
improved child helmets. DIY Robot Blocks September 18, 2012
Roboticists have created multi-functional toy blocks that teach
the basics of robot-building to kids. Touchscreen Door Knobs
September 13, 2012 A new technique called Touché can transform
door knobs into multi-touch devices March 26, 2012 Soil
scientists are using a non-toxic chemical at construction sites
to remove dirt from muddy stormwater before it reaches streams.
Detecting Dangerous Roads March 05, 2012 Atmospheric scientists
and engineers created an advanced sensor system that can be
embedded into the pavement of a road and remotely monitor the
surface to more accurately determine the conditions of that
road. Lasers are used to monitor the road’s surface temperature
and transmit the information to a remote computer. Data such as
this, combined with information from weather stations along the
road, helps maintenance personnel make more accurate decisions
about what types of de-icing