5/16/12
Earthshine Sheds Light on Moon, and Our Planet
Physicists study lunar glow to monitor Earth's climate change.
5/11/12
Butterfly Flight Inspires Better Flying Robots
Mechanical engineers aim high-speed video cameras at planet's prettiest bugs to obtain flight insights.
5/10/12
Smart Bandages Grow Blood Vessels
Researchers have developed a bandage that stimulates and directs blood vessel growth on the surface of a wound to help speed healing.
5/7/12
Unlocking the Secrets of Mercury's Surface
Livermore's gamma-ray spectrometer is helping determine the elemental and mineral composition of Mercury's radioactive surface.
5/2/12
American Sign Language Goes Mobile
Electrical engineers have enabled quality sign-language video chats over ordinary-speed cellphone networks.
4/27/12
Checkerboard Tech Detects Pathogens in 24 Hours
The Lawrence Livermore Microbial Detection Array can identify viruses and food-borne pathogens within 24 hours.
4/26/12
Parks Monitor Noise to Protect Nature, Environment
A program conducted by the National Park Service performs acoustical measurements of artificial park noise to help safeguard wildlife.
4/23/12
Weather Satellites Launch Improvements to Forecasts
Atmospheric scientists are improving weather satellites in order to increase the precision and accuracy of weather forecasts.
4/19/12
Small Screens May Create Eyestrain, But Not Visual Damage, Researchers Find
Frequent and persistent use of small screens can lead to eyestrain and discomfort, but not eye damage.
4/13/12
Technology Can Detect Driver Phone Use
Acoustics can pinpoint whether a driver, or a passenger, is working with a smartphone inside a car in efforts to reduce distracted driving.
4/11/12
LCD Sunglasses Block Glare with Moving Pixels
A physicist has developed electronic sunglasses that blot out blinding spots of glare from the sun.
4/6/12
Northern Lights Move Farther South
As the sun's activity approaches the peak of its 11-year solar cycle in the next year, there will be more chances to see the Northern Lights south of Alaska.
4/6/12
Helping Your Fingers Do More on Touchscreens
Computer scientists developed 'TapSense' technology that uses the acoustic signals from different parts of the finger to activate a touchscreen in different ways.
3/28/12
Study: 3D Can Cause Visual Discomfort, Not Eye Damage
Researchers studied the effect of 3D displays on the eyes and found that while strain may occur, there is no apparent damage.
3/27/12
Motion Capture Inside Out
Computer scientists and robotics researchers are increasing the possibilities for computer-animated characters by enabling motion-capture technology to move from film studios to outdoor environments.
3/26/12
Curbing Electricity Use in Buildings
Computer scientists are helping to cut electricity costs in commercial buildings with a new system that senses when offices are empty and initiates energy-saving options.
3/12/12
Math Improves March Madness Predictions
A mathematician is using a sophisticated computer-assisted process to predict the winners in the NCAA men's basketball tournament; he has previously beaten 97 percent of the brackets submitted to the ESPN challenge.
3/9/12
Texting While Driving: Creating The Perfect Storm of Distraction
Human factors psychologists show how texting while driving has dangerous effects on driver performance.
3/9/12
Mathematical Patterns May Help Forecast Future Crimes
Mathematicians are helping police find the locations where future crime is most likely to occur.
3/7/12
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Biomechanics researchers are using a special slip simulator to study ways to reduce worker injures associated with tripping and falling.
