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Timber High-Rise in Nordic Country
Skellefteå, Sweden will be home to a new high-rise hotel to be constructed of environmentally friendly timber.
$800 Billion Annual Shortfall in Global Infrastructure Investment
From 2016 through 2030, the world needs to invest about 3.8% of GDP—or an average of $3.3 trillion per year—in infrastructure to support expected rates of economic growth.
Zero-Emission Air-Conditioning System Uses Sun's Thermal Energy
The system does not generate electricity from solar panels to power air-conditioning units, but rather uses the sun's thermal energy to heat water inside the units to the required temperatures.
Chemicals from Wood Waste Competitive with Oil
One of the major chemical building blocks for many consumer and industrial products can be made cost effectively and sustainably from wood waste rather than oil, new research shows.
What's for Dinner? Additives in the Food Chain
Modern food additives, especially those used for preservation or processing, have made portable, long-lasting, low-calorie foods ubiquitous.
Improved Aerodynamics Helps Volvo Big Rig to 30% Fuel Reduction
The Volvo Concept Truck uses a 40% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency to the tractor and trailer to achieve the fuel savings.
High-Purity Metals Recovered from Battery Waste for Reuse
Lithium and cobalt are increasingly important because they are needed in batteries of electronic devices and electric cars.
DHL Tests Collaborative Robots in Warehousing Operation
During the test, two robots supported the pickers by carrying the weight and automatically dropping off the orders once fully loaded.
Safer Bone Marrow Transplants
Safer approach to bone marrow transplants uses antibodies instead of chemotherapy and radiation.
Adjustable Forms Cement a Concrete Future
An adjustable concrete form from U.S.-based Metal Forms Corporation allows workers to pour level rails in a single pour, despite varying concrete depths.
Microplastics Dramatically Affect Fish Development and Behavior, Study Finds
Microplastic particles affect not only an animal's physiology, but also its natural behaviors, such as feeding choices, activity rates and predator avoidance strategies.
New Catalyst Could Lead to Cheaper Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Current hydrogen production uses intense heat to separate hydrogen from the hydrocarbons found in crude oil. But the resulting hydrogen isn’t very pure, and byproducts must be scrubbed out.
Origami Ninja Star Inspires Battery Design
The device is a microbial fuel cell that runs on the bacteria available in a few drops of dirty water.
Recycled Tires Could Help Earthquake-Proof Bridges
The challenge was to find an inexpensive and effective material to bolster bridges, providing support and a buffer able to withstand the force of earthquakes regardless of bridge length.
"Saildrones" to Capture Oceanographic Data in Bering Sea
Saildrones are capable of autonomous missions of up to 12 months to any ocean location while carrying a solar-powered sensor package that streams real-time data to shore via satellite.
Creating a Window to the Gut's "Brain"
Despite its importance, very little is known about the enteric nervous system, such as how it responds to medications or what can go wrong with it to cause disease.
Chemistry Behind Ivy’s Powerful Grasp Could Yield Stronger Adhesives
Particles rich in arabinogalactan proteins have exceptional adhesive abilities—which could be used to great advantage in many applications, from biomedical engineering to paint making.
Yachting Team Uses Bone Conduction Technology to Communicate
The technology enables users to keep their ears free so external sounds can be heard, while providing the ability to communicate clearly with crewmates amid harsh and noisy conditions.
Vibration-Tolerant Gas Sensor Developed for Field Applications
The detector uses a measurement technique called cavity ring-down spectroscopy, in which a laser shoots a pulse of light into a precisely aligned cavity formed by mirrors.
Fiber Optic Cables Are Everywhere: How Do They Work?
Fiber optic cables are composed of one or more transparent fibers enclosed in protective coverings and strength members.