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Tag: Technology Transfer
Photonics research makes smaller, more efficient VR, augmented reality tech possible
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Texas have developed and demonstrated a new approach for designing photonic devices. The advance allows them to control the direction and polarization of light from thin-film LEDs, paving the way…
CCNY researchers demonstrate how to measure student attention during remote learning
The Covid-19 pandemic has made home offices, virtual meetings and remote learning the norm, and it is likely here to stay. But are people paying attention in online meetings? Are students paying attention in virtual classrooms? Researchers Jens Madsen and…
Researchers use patients’ cells to test gene therapy for rare eye disease
Scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have developed a promising gene therapy strategy for a rare disease that causes severe vision loss in childhood. A form of Leber congenital amaurosis, the disease is caused by autosomal-dominant mutations in the CRX gene, which are challenging to treat with gene therapy.
The DEEPER project: New photonic tools to reveal deep brain alterations causing diseases
Coordinated by IIT, the project involves 12 partners in 8 countries and it has been funded by the EU with about 5.7 million euros for the next 4 years
Researchers use patients’ cells to test gene therapy for rare eye disease
Approach could provide new path for difficult-to-treat forms of Leber congenital amaurosis
Forests with diverse tree sizes and small clearings hinder wildland fire growth
Novel 3D computational study links observable forest characteristics with fire behavior and reveals how forest structure propagates fire
Elevated equipment: DoD awards $50 million for defense-related scientific research
ARLINGTON, Va.–The Department of Defense (DoD) recently awarded $50 million in grants to 150 university scientists–54 of whom are sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)–via the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). Through DURIP, the DoD supports the…
Toboggan accident crash test: Without helmet, serious injuries even at low speeds
More than 2,200 people are injured in toboggan accidents in Austria every year. On average, annually two accidents are fatal. In the 2019/20 toboggan season, as many as five people died. Collisions with stationary obstacles such as trees are among…
Refined process enables high-strength thin glass
Materials scientist from the University of Jena, Germany receives renewed support from the European Research Council
ERC awards two innovation projects for health and industrial monitoring
Ferruccio Pisanello at the IIT Center in Lecce and Annamaria Petrozza at the IIT Center in Milan will receive € 150,000 to develop new devices to be introduced in the healthcare sector and in non-destructive testing in the industrial sector
How market incumbents can navigate disruptive technology change
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Maritime Strategy and Naval Innovation
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New national facility at PPPL and Princeton University explores low temperature plasma for innovative uses
New Princeton Princeton Collaborative Low Temperature Plasma Research Facility at PPPL provides access to world-class diagnostics, computational tools, and expertise in plasma physics for characterizing low temperature plasmas (LTP) — a rapidly expanding source of innovation in fields ranging from electronics to health care to space exploration.
Scientists develop the first virtual model of a new Moscow metro station in Russia
Scientists from the NUST MISIS Mining Institute have proposed a new approach to urban space design, presenting the first in Russia informational 3D model of the Ulitsa Stroiteley metro station under construction in Moscow, as well as the connecting tunnels.…
Making it tougher: Samarium cobalt magnet improvements planned in Ames Lab partnership
Ames Laboratory will partner with Electron Energy Corporation to improve a mainstay of magnet technology– the samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnet.
Organic molecules on a metal surface…a machinist’s best friend
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – How can you improve the cutting of “gummy” metals? Purdue University innovators have come up with an answer – and their findings may help in manufacturing products and reducing component failures. The researchers previously showed that…
Public cameras provide valuable insights on pandemic, consumers
Patented systems may help reduce misinformation in the media
Lithuanian researchers propose combination of methods to improve anticancer drug delivery
Application of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in combination with microbubbles might enhance the delivery of chemotherapy medication used for treating cancers
Army strengthens future tech with muscle-bound robots
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Robotic systems packed with muscle tissue can produce never-seen-before agility and versatility, Army researchers said. Researchers with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, now known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory are teaming with collaborators…
University of Liverpool additive manufacturing spin out secures £1.2M
University of Liverpool additive manufacturing spin out secures £1.2M Innovate UK SMART grant
Innovation Partners Institute, MavenSphere launch new technology tool for COVID-19
Mobile app for organizations encourages personal engagement, responsibility
Purdue researchers uncover blind spots at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Findings debunk dozens of prominent published papers claiming to read minds with EEG
NPS researchers developing the defensive playbook against large-scale drone swarms
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea stunned the world when they put on a dazzling light show made up of a record-breaking 1,218 drones, all dancing in harmony. In the Department of Defense (DOD), though, the display reinvigorated…
Hunn, Distinguished Alumnus honoree, says UTA teaches ‘importance of critical thinking’
Faculty member selected as National Academy of Inventors fellow
Research develops new theoretical approach to manipulate light
The quest to discover pioneering new ways in which to manipulate how light travels through electromagnetic materials has taken a new, unusual twist. An innovative research project, carried out by experts from the University of Exeter, has developed a new…
Cooling electronics efficiently with graphene-enhanced heat pipes
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help solve the problems of cooling electronics and power systems used in avionics, data centres, and other power electronics. “Heat pipes are one of the most…
Human Brain Project-supported innovation published in Science
One step closer to a brain prosthesis for the blind
Army computer models unveil secret to quieter small drones
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — It’s no secret the U.S. Army wants its small unmanned aerial systems to operate quietly in densely-populated regions, but tests to achieve this can be expensive, time-consuming and labor-intensive according to researchers. Miranda Costenoble, a…
KIT and Audi are working on recycling method for automotive plastics
Closed loop for plastics from automotive engineering: Recycled plastics are processed to pyrolysis oil which can then be used for new components
Future advantage: Cruser funds FY21 robotics and autonomous systems research
Key to the nation’s future advantage in autonomous systems, the Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) Consortium of Robotics and Unmanned Systems Education and Research (CRUSER) approved FY21 funding for novel research in robotics and autonomous systems through its Seed Research Program.…
New therapy for flu may help in fight against COVID-19
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new therapy for influenza virus infections that may also prove effective against many other pathogenic virus infections, including HIV and COVID-19, has been developed by Purdue University scientists. In an average year, more than 2…
Non-invasive electrolyte levels’ measuring method can prevent sudden cardiac death
Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania came up with the idea on how to measure fluctuating blood potassium levels non-invasively, through electrocardiogram.
Impressive impact: ONR executive director lauded for career achievements
ARLINGTON, Va.–The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) has awarded its most prestigious accolade–the Harold E. Saunders Award for Lifetime Achievement–to E. Anne Sandel, the executive director of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), for outstanding contributions to the Navy…
Parkinson’s patients use telehealth access for speech improvement during pandemic
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – SpeechVive Inc. announced Thursday (Nov. 19) it is making its remote calibration software and training available free during the COVID-19 global health crisis. The software and training are available to all speech-language pathologists and their patients,…
Research advances sustainability in surgical latex glove manufacturing
Cranfield University researchers in partnership with Meditech Gloves , one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality examination and surgical gloves, have shown how energy savings can be made with the development of more sustainable, biodegradable, protein-free, natural rubber gloves. More…
Army, MIT explore materials for transforming robots made of robots
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Scientists from the U.S. Army and MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms created a new way to link materials with unique mechanical properties, opening up the possibility of future military robots made of robots. The…
Artificial intelligence to increase air safety in the face of storms
Sometimes, during flights, aircrafts have to change their route (their flight plan) because of unforeseen events, such as storms. These meteorological phenomena, which may be accompanied by hail and lightning, are difficult to predict; they are known to appear in…
Showing robots how to drive a car…in just a few easy lessons
USC researchers have developed a method that could allow robots to learn new tasks, like setting a table or driving a car, from observing a small number of demonstrations.
Sandia secures six regional technology transfer awards
For responding with innovative solutions during the pandemic, developing solar cell and hydrogen research technology, and creatively working with companies, Sandia National Laboratories won six prestigious regional 2020 Federal Laboratory Consortium awards.
University of Utah to speed process of bringing new therapeutics to patients
The Huntsman Cancer Institute, College of Pharmacy and PIVOT Center have partnered to establish the University of Utah Therapeutic Accelerator Hub. The new Accelerator will provide resources and expertise to researchers to support the process of translating research discoveries into innovative clinical applications.
Machine learning innovation to develop chemical library
One-step multicomponent reaction with interpretable machine learning innovation to develop chemical library for drug discovery
Harvard’s Wyss Institute creates alliance with Northpond Labs
Northpond commits $12 million to create a Laboratory for Bioengineering Research and Innovation at the Wyss Institute for solutions-oriented research and development
Purdue-led team named quarterfinalist in DOE solar innovation contest
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University innovator and his team are among the quarterfinalists in a national solar desalination innovation contest. They received the recognition for a technology to use solar power to purify high salinity water, such as…
Pearls may provide new information processing options for biomedical, military innovations
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Pearls have long been favored as objects of beauty. Now, Purdue University innovators are using the gem to provide potential new opportunities for spectral information processing that can be applied to spectroscopy in biomedical and military…
University of Utah named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) awarded the University of Utah the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, which recognizes universities that promote growth, innovation and economic development in their regions.
Targeted therapies developed to reduce lung fibrosis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new treatment option for lung fibrosis is being developed by Purdue University scientists. Lung fibrosis has been a concern for COVID-19 patients. People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have a life expectancy of less than…
Adranos secures $2.1 million contract to extend firing range
U.S. government expands utilization of Adranos’ high-performance solid rocket fuel
INRS researchers José Azaña and Roberto Morandotti awarded the Brockhouse Canada Prize
Professors José Azaña and Roberto Morandotti are recipients of the prestigious Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering
Innovative double-balloon catheter awarded Canadian patent
SealCath LLC, a Medical University of South Carolina startup, wins Canadian patent for its double-balloon catheter.