News articles tagged with 'monitoring'
Robot fish could monitor water quality
— 2 Nov 2009 16:35 | EnvironmentNature inspires technology for an engineer and an ecologist teamed up at Michigan State University. They're developing robots that use advanced materials to swim like fish to probe... — full story
Space instruments provide evidence of the warming of the Earth's surface temperature
— 23 Oct 2009 11:53 | EnvironmentScientists at the University of Leicester, collaborating with other organisations in the UK and overseas, are at the forefront of a science team manufacturing instruments designed to... — full story
Bioluminescence imaging used for eye cancer detection
— 14 Oct 2009 11:55 | HealthAt the moment, doctors rely on biopsy analysis to determine the progression of eye cancer. However, researchers now believe that a new technology, bioluminescence imaging (BLI), will... — full story
Research gives new meaning to 'green' cross code
— 6 Oct 2009 20:42 | EnvironmentPedestrians could reduce the amount of traffic pollution they breathe in simply by crossing the street, according to the latest research from the University of Leeds... — full story
Baby's mp3 heart monitor
— 29 Aug 2009 09:32 | HealthA new type of foetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies, according to a study published in the International Journal of Engineering Systems... — full story
Moms-to-be warned over use of foetal heart rate monitors
— 21 Aug 2009 13:49 | HealthMums-to-be are being advised not to use personal monitors (Doppler devices) to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home over fears that they may lead to delays in seeking help for reduced... — full story
Watching over the water system
— 19 Aug 2009 13:15 | EnvironmentAfter a big earthquake, it's key to keep the water system afloat. Water is necessary for life, and it fights the fires that often accompany such disasters... — full story
New data confirms imidacloprid remains highly effective
— 14 Aug 2009 12:36 | BiologyBayer Animal Heath announced today at the 22nd World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP), Calgary, Canada the latest results of a large-scale, international,... — full story
New method for HIV testing holds promise for developing world
— 21 Jul 2009 16:41 | HealthA new technique that detects the HIV virus early and monitors its development without requiring refrigeration may make AIDS testing more accessible in sub-Saharan Africa... — full story
Scientists report first remote, underwater detection of harmful algae, toxins
— 15 Jul 2009 07:29 | EnvironmentScientists at NOAA's National Centres for Coastal Ocean Science and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have successfully conducted the first remote detection of a... — full story