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New “Noise Sponge” Foam Dampens Loud Combustion Machinery

Researchers at the University of Alabama in Birmingham have developed a noise absorbing foam that will greatly reduce the loud combustion process in jet engines and large machinery.

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2012 FIRST Championship: A Robotics Competition For A Younger Generation

The 21st annual FIRST Championship, a competition that engages a younger generation with the science of robotics, played out this past weekend in St. Louis.

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Cubify Brings Simplified 3D Printing To Consumers

South Carolina-based company 3D Systems is taking orders for the Cube, its new 3D printer, which aims to introduce simple, affordable 3D printing.

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FTC Heats Up Google Antitrust Investigation

The FTC has hired Oklahoma City bomber prosecutor Beth Wilkinson to assist in the Google antitrust investigation.

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Researchers Leverage YouTube To Diagnose Autism In Minutes

Researchers have found a way to reduce the time from it takes to accurately detect autism in young children from hours to minutes using parent-submitted videos.

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DITTO Grabs $3M For Augmented-Reality Shopping

Eyeglasses startup Ditto Inc. has closed a $3M first funding round led by August Capital to bring augmented-reality shopping to the masses.

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Planetary Resources Announces Astroid Mining Program

In a move that sounds more like the plot of Armageddon than a plausible space endeavor, newly announced Planetary Resources revealed today that it plans to mine near Earth asteroids.

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Cadillac Throws Its Hat Into The Ring With New Self-Driving Cars

Cadillac has announced the development of autonomous driving technologies that are planned to be implemented into newer model Cadillacs within the next three years. It’s calling the hands-free driving system.

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New Zealand Researchers Design Game To Help Teens Fight Depression

Psychiatric researchers at the University of Auckland have developed a computer game that aims to help teenagers battle depression. In a recent study, the game has been proven to be more effective than traditional therapy for some teens.

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Cultivation Capital Makes First Investments In Missouri Tech Startups

Freshly launched venture capital firm Cultivation Capital of Saint Louis announced its first three investments this week.

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