University of Utah

Here's why lying to doctors is common

Some people lie to their doctors to avoid being judged, while others feel simply too embarrassed to tell the truth or just do not want to be lectured about how bad certain behaviours are, suggests new research.

Dec 03, 2018, 11:37 AM IST

This new robotic drill can perform brain surgery in just 2.5 minutes

The new computer-driven robotic drill has been developed at the University of Utah and can make a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster than standard procedures.

May 24, 2017, 22:22 PM IST

Handheld scanner to sniff out explosives soon

The team led by professor Ling Zang developed a type of fibre composite that involves two nanofibres transferring electrons from one to the other.

Mar 28, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Now you can detect dangerous vapour

Alkane fuel is a key ingredient in combustible material such as gasoline, airplane fuel, oil, even a homemade bomb.

Mar 27, 2016, 17:39 PM IST