News articles tagged with 'design'
How long does a tuning fork ring?
— 9 Mar 2011 18:20 | TechnologyFrom the wooden bars in a xylophone or the head of a drum, to the strings and sound box of a guitar or violin, musical instruments are the most familiar examples of mechanical resonators.…
RA sufferers armed with kitchen safety tool
— 7 Mar 2011 17:34 | HealthHis design has earned a spot on the first-round shortlist of one of the world's most prestigious design competitions - the Australian Design Award/James Dyson Award…
Cardiac catheter that can do it all
— 6 Mar 2011 19:20 | HealthIn an improvement over open-heart surgery, cardiologists now use catheters to eliminate damaged heart tissue in certain patients, such as those with arrhythmias. But this, too, can…
Virtual reality can improve design skills in younger generation
— 5 Mar 2011 14:06 | TechnologyRapidly improving technology is changing everyday life for all generations. This constantly changing environment can be a difficult adjustment for older generations. However, for the…
Researchers discover new way to design metal nanoparticle catalysts
— 23 Feb 2011 19:38 | ChemistryTiny metal nanoparticles are used as catalysts in many reactions, from refining chemicals to producing polymers and biofuels. How well these nanoparticles perform as catalysts for these…
Simpler way of making proteins could lead to new nanomedicine agents
— 23 Feb 2011 17:40 | HealthResearchers have developed a simple method of making short protein chains with spiral structures that can also dissolve in water, two desirable traits not often found together. Such…
Customised knee replacement depends on surgeon's skill, not implant design
— 17 Feb 2011 17:24 | HealthWhile the choices of knee implants are plentiful, the success of total knee replacement surgery still is dependent on the surgeon's skill, Henry Ford Hospital researchers say…
Not just for raincoats
— 9 Feb 2011 17:23 | TechnologyResearchers from Northwestern University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have studied individual water droplets and discovered a miniature version of the 'water…
Scientists make key step in the development of a norovirus treatment
— 1 Feb 2011 20:42 | HealthWith the number of norovirus infection cases rising across the country, scientists from the University of Southampton have successfully crystallised a key norovirus enzyme, which could…
Researchers discover how to tame hammering droplets
— 22 Jan 2011 10:05 | TechnologyA water hammer can occur when a valve is suddenly opened or closed in a pipe carrying water or steam, causing a pressure wave to travel down the pipe with enough force that it can sometimes…