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Sweet Approach to Water Disinfection?
Paper strips infused with sugar and a natural antimicrobial agent treat small volumes of water.
Researchers to Test Energy-harvesting Computers with Satellites
The systems were developed to counter the fact that while radio waves, solar energy, heat, and vibrations can power devices, harvested energy can lead to periodic power failures and unreliable behavior.
Could Bacteria Create Building Foundations?
Researchers are modifying E. coli bacteria to create a "gene circuit" that would enable the bacteria to respond to their environment by producing biocements.
Complete Sanitation of Robotic Surgical Instruments Impossible
Cleanings were 97.6% effective for robotic instruments and 99.1% effective for ordinary instruments.
Mass Plywood Panel to Compete in Timber Market
Mass plywood panel is a large-scale panel designed to be an alternative to cross-laminated timber.
"Clever Buoy" Uses Sonar and Software to Warn of Sharks
The system uses multibeam sonar transducers that are mounted on the ocean floor, together with custom detection software, to scan for shark-like objects.
The Lowest Vehicular Emissions? Batteries vs. Fuel Cells
The future cost and climate benefits of the two power technologies are compared for one California community.
"Bionic" Chip Will Aid Study of Neurological Diseases
The chip mimics the natural biological contact between brain cells, essentially tricking them into believing they are connecting with other brain cells.
Biomimetic Fin Helps Maimed Sea Turtle
The new flipper design could allow injured turtles to be rehabilitated and live a more normal life.
Autonomous Driving Could Benefit Pedestrians Most
Self-driving cars are programmed to obey the rules of the road, including waiting for pedestrians to cross.
A Solution for Phantom Load
All electronics have switches that turn electrical flow on and off throughout the circuitry. But unlike a mechanical switch, these waste small doses of electricity while they are in a waiting state.
Detecting Exposure to Nuclear Materials
The goal of the research was to determine if hair, fingernail clippings and toenail clippings could be used to better detect uranium exposure.
Millennials and the Internet Changing the Way Materials are Purchased
A plethora of research on the topic reveals that Millennials rely heavily on technology tools for purchasing products, a trend that can very well seep into the material-sourcing world. View the full report here.
Stress Maps Track Oil Patch Temblors
Stanford University geophysicists have developed stress maps which provide insight into the nature of the faults associated with recent temblors in Texas and Oklahoma.
Wind Vortex Generators Aim to Improve Turbine Performance
The device from 3M may increase a wind turbine’s annual energy production by 2-3%.
Fluids Separation for Oil and Gas Producers
Maintaining dry oil and good water quality is crucial to containing costs and improving profits for oil and gas operators, Baker Hughes says.
Stabilizing Nuclear Waste with Glass and Ceramics
Novel immobilization methods could be applied at U.S. nuclear weapons production sites and power plants.
Wireless Implant Helps Paralyzed Primates Walk
A wireless brain-control system recreates signals recorded from the brain and stimulates electrodes in the leg.
Brain Implant Unlocks Speech for ALS Patient
The device allows independent control of a computer typing program to put messages together, based solely on brain activity.
90% of Cyberattacks Are "Known" Threats
Most attackers are targeting businesses using forms of attack we already know about and can defend against.