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Reclaimed Water Could Help Power Plants Run More Efficiently
Reclaimed water is a drought-resistant source, while natural water supplies may dwindle in a drought-stricken area, municipal supplies still flow.
New Thermal Coating Protects Flight Decks
Specialist teams from across the Aircraft Carrier Alliance have developed a thermal coating from aluminum and titanium that can withstand temperatures of up to 1,500°C.
Hand-Mounted Camera Maps Robot's Surroundings
A robot needs to know where its hand is before it reaches into a tight spot, so researchers at the CMU Robotics Institute have improved upon the dilemma by attaching a camera to the robot’s hand.
Groundwater Pumping a Major Cause of New Orleans Subsidence
The research was the most spatially extensive, high-resolution study to date of regional subsidence in and around New Orleans, measuring its effects and examining its causes.
Wearable Biochemical and Electric Signal Patch for Athletes
UC San Diego researchers have created a dual-duty wearable patch.
Turning Batteries Upside Down
MIT researchers develop pump-free liquid battery.
Porous Polymer Membranes with a Twist
A new membrane is developed that features twisted monomers.
SLIPs for Regeneration of Damaged Tissue
Transferring intact stem cell sheets through a method developed by Harvard researchers.
Solar Cell Design Boosts Conversion Efficiency
Solar efficiency of 34.5% claimed by research team.
Where Soft Starters May Make Sense
Substantial savings can be realized when using a soft starter instead of an AC drive in the proper applications.
Fukushima Is "Wake-Up Call" to Improve Monitoring of Spent Fuel Pools: NAS
The committee recommended improvements including hardened and redundant physical surveillance systems such as cameras and radiation, pool temperature and water-level monitors.
Aerosols Can Cool Climate, But Won't Solve Global Warming
Injecting aerosol particles into the stratosphere proved extremely efficient as a climate-cooling method.
3D-Printed Office Building Opens in Dubai
The full model took 17 days to print, after which the office was installed onsite in two days.
ASTM Standard Promotes Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
In addition to manufacturers, primary users of the new standard will include software suppliers that provide analysis and modeling solutions.
Going the Last Mile with Delivery Robots
Companies are testing driverless wheeled vehicles in urban environments for “last mile” deliveries.
Technology Helps Ease Oil Patch Pain
Technology developments are helping frackers address environmental concerns and still drill profitably despite low commodity prices.
Laser Surface Preparation Yields Superior Joining of Composites, Aluminum
The team found that using a laser to remove layers of material from surfaces prior to bonding improves the performance of the joints and provides a path toward automation for high-volume use.
"RoboBees" Can Perch to Save Energy
The RoboBee uses an electrode patch and a foam mount to absorb shock. The robot's total weight is 100 mg—similar to that of a real bee.
Shipborne Coal a Threat to Marine Life
Coal dust enters the marine environment at loading and storage facilities, when it is blown or washed into the sea, during transport and, less commonly, in shipping disasters.
"Diamond-Like" Coating Could Extend Wind Turbine Drivetrain Life
Due to the strenuous environment inherent in wind turbine drivetrains, key components are prone to failure, meaning turbines require regular maintenance that drives up the price of wind energy.