Science Looks to Nature for Clues to Efficient Lighting

Industry has been searching for a way to produce lighting that gives off more light for the same amount of power. 

This increase in efficiency — beyond our current LEDs technology — is the focus of new research that is producing some unexpected results.

Check out the details on Technology Spotlight: Firefly Lighting - the New LEDs on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: Clothes That Can Harvest Body Energy

Our modern, intricately connected lifestyle includes an increasing demand for more and more power to run all our devices.

As a result, new energy sources are constantly being sought and developed — some, like this one, in unexpected places.

Check out the details on Technology Spotlight: New Energy-Harvesting Clothing on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: Glass That Can Repair Itself

An unexpected but highly marketable application of new adhesives research is currently being developed — self-healing glass.

This potential new product is an example of how discoveries in one field often have a different application that can be favorably applied to others.

Get more details of this week’s  Technology Spotlight: Research Discovery: Self-Healing Glass on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: New Airport Security Scanners

Long lines and annoying baggage searches at airport security checkpoints may soon be a thing of the past.

A new application of an existing medical technology may well revolutionize air travel by streamlining the boarding experience.

Check out the details on Technology Spotlight: CT Revolutionizes Airport Security on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: Cancer Search and Destroy NanoBots

New breakthroughs in cancer treatment using tiny DNA-based nanobots are showing promise. The bots are programmed to find and attack cancer cells.

   

In addition, researchers are exploring possible applications of this nanotechnology to other medical conditions.

Learn more in my Technology Spotlight: New Cancer-Fighting DNA Nanobots on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

New Updates to Standardized Tests, Credit Recovery Features

Recent enhancements to the Acellus Standardize Tests and Credit Recovery features are designed to give educators more flexibility and more control. 

The new ability for teachers to customize test reports and the new requirements on Credit Recovery courses will increase the power and versatility of Acellus to educators.

Read the details about the enhanced Standardized Tests and Credit Recovery features on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: Promising New Bluetooth Technology

Researchers are making new breakthroughs in the way we power the multitudes of devices connected to the Internet. 

The innovations address the issue of powering these devices that addresses the issues of size and cost.    

Discover more in Technology Spotlight: Harvesting Energy Out of Thin Air on my Acellus Blog for Educators.