Forensic tech shows if fingerprints were applied to incriminating text

Even if someone’s fingerprints are found on an incriminating document, that person may claim that they only handled the blank sheet of paper before the real criminal printed anything on it. A new technique, however, can now be used to check if that rea… Continue reading Forensic tech shows if fingerprints were applied to incriminating text

Handheld gamma ray camera hunts for cancer beneath the skin

Scientists in the UK have developed an advanced handheld imaging device that could prove a powerful tool when it comes to tackling cancer, offering 3D images of cancerous growths beneath the skin. The technology uses a mix of gamma and optical imaging … Continue reading Handheld gamma ray camera hunts for cancer beneath the skin

Mobility device for the blind works like a handheld robotic guide dog

Guide dogs play an important role as a mobility aid for the visually impaired, but they aren’t the perfect solution for everyone. Things like the cost, smaller living quarters or even allergies can mean that these canines aren’t suitable for many, but … Continue reading Mobility device for the blind works like a handheld robotic guide dog

Water-filled windows could both heat and cool buildings

When it comes to keeping buildings energy efficient, windows certainly pose a challenge. It was with this quandary in mind that a British scientist has created a new type of window – one that’s filled with water.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking,… Continue reading Water-filled windows could both heat and cool buildings