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Building and Construction

Study: Incinerator bottom ash is a surprisingly good cement filler Study: Incinerator bottom ash is a surprisingly good cement filler
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Electronics

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Energy and Natural Resources

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New system strips 85% of salt, 92% of heavy metals from wastewater in 4 hours New system strips 85% of salt, 92% of heavy metals from wastewater in 4 hours
Ammonia from wastewater: How we’re turning a pollutant into fertilizer and clean fuel This mini, edge AI device identifies deadly mosquitos out in the bush Blueair launches wool-based EcoLast air filter for greener air purification

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Advanced membrane filtration delivers ultra-pure in-line ingredient separation NORD serves up sweet energy and cost savings for industrial bakeries Electronic nose technology detects food spoilage, allergens in real time

Life Sciences

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New plant-based wound dressing blocks infection before it develops New automated gene sequencing system expedites disease detection and tracking New wearable sensor warns users of environmental hazards

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Industrial drives are moving toward wide-bandgap materials, too How to select a threaded insert for your 3D-printed assembly Evaluating insulation materials for LNG piping and equipment

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New wearable sensor warns users of environmental hazards Researchers develop new technique for detecting plastic landmines New autonomous technology streamlines naval mine detection and disposal

Electrical

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Converting heat pumps to DC: A cool way to save energy and costs The current situation: Electric motor failures Water treatment via photocatalytic platform: No chemicals needed

Electronics

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Engineering and Manufacturing

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New portable laser system from China targets drones New portable laser system from China targets drones
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Materials and Chemicals

New system strips 85% of salt, 92% of heavy metals from wastewater in 4 hours New system strips 85% of salt, 92% of heavy metals from wastewater in 4 hours
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Mechanical Components

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Networking and Computing

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Tunneling beneath Gothenburg Optris introduces Optris Connect DMSC Model-Based Characteristics standard approved as American National Standard

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