University of Washington

Call the grocer's bluff with this camera

This type of camera is typically used in industrial applications and can cost between several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.

Oct 16, 2015, 19:25 PM IST

Genes that could slow ageing identified

Good news for those who worry about ageing!

Oct 12, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

Surgeons carve new ears using 3D printings

 Researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have evolved a method to help trainee surgeons carve new ears from a paediatric rib cartilage like material by using 3D-printed moulds.

Oct 02, 2015, 17:08 PM IST

Battery-free 'smart' cameras can find their own position

Scientists have shown that a network of energy-harvesting sensor nodes equipped with on-board cameras can determine each camera's pose and location using optical cues, an advance that could be used in home security and infrastructure monitoring.

Sep 13, 2015, 15:46 PM IST

Poor diet, high BP leading causes of death worldwide

Poor diet, high blood pressure and smoking are the leading causes of death worldwide, while unsafe water and childhood undernutrition are also among the top risk factors in India.

Sep 11, 2015, 17:42 PM IST