Jul 29 2011
Crime-Fighting Face Recognition Tech Stirs Controversy
A handheld device used to recognize possible criminals could also infringe on people's privacy.
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Jun 02 2011
High-Tech Nightshirt Monitors Your Sleeping Pattern
This shirt measures your breathing to determine your sleep patterns.
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May 23 2011
Computerized Clothing Could Control Your ‘Scent Bubble’
Clothing embedded with micro-pumps releases bursts of scents for mood improvement.
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May 11 2011
Bats Lend an Ear to Sonar Tech
By mapping out the diversity of bat ears, researchers hope to inspire new sonar tech and flying robots.
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Apr 26 2011
Rainbow Poo Coming to a Toilet Bowl Near You
Genetically engineered bacteria detect toxins or disease and turn on the appropriate indicator colors.
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Apr 07 2011
‘Barcode’ Scanner Identifies Striped Animals
A new animal-recognition system capitalizes on zebra stripes.
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Mar 17 2011
Seeing the Bounce in Kangaroos
Infrared motion cameras show how kangaroos get up to hopping speed without breaking their bones.
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Oct 29 2010
Are Biometric Time Clocks Legal?
Not all employees are thrilled with having their private biometric data stored, and some question its legality.
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Oct 14 2010
Ear Scanners Could Be Next for Airport Security
The shape of a person's ears are as unique as a fingerprint and could be used for identification and security.
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Oct 14 2010
Ear Scanners Could Be Next for Airport Security
The shape of a person's ears are as unique as a fingerprint and could be used for identification and security.
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