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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.
How Chip Antennas Work in Electronics
Chip antennas are a particular type of antenna valued for their small footprint.
Software Converts I/O Devices into Controllers
Browser-based software may allow engineers to add control functionality on input/output devices.
Bosch Unveils Form-Fill-Seal Bagger for Uncoated Paper
The machinery enables production of dust-tight bags for dry products such as sugar, flour, grains or powders using rolls of mono-material paper.
Canisters Help to Mask Product Odors
The technology embeds food-grade flavors directly into a plastic canister.
Collaboration Tool May Aid Product Design
Software creates an interface between mechanical and electrical MCAN and ECAD programs and PLC programming.
CCD Camera: A Growing Universe of Uses
Couple-charged device cameras are a type of image capture device that use an image sensor to register visible light as an electronic signal.
Engineering Is Hot: Here Are Some of the New Schools, Degrees and Expansions!
Universities across the U.S. are responding to growth in engineering school enrollment by expanding their facilities, adding departments and degrees and even launching entirely new schools of engineering.
Video: Drones may be stopped by technology being tested at U.S. airports. Big Apple gardens may help manage stormwater runoff. Trucks use waste heat to help power them.
Drones may be stopped by technology being tested at U.S. airports. The Big Apple plants gardens to help manage stormwater runoff. And trucks use their waste heat to help power them along roadways.
Tougher Composite Materials Inspired by Mantis Shrimp
A tough herringbone structure not only protects during impact, but enables the mantis shrimp to inflict incredible damage to its prey.
Panama Canal Expansion Set to Open June 26
The most significant component of the expansion program, the new lock complexes create a third lane of traffic for ships significantly larger than the current canal can handle.
Aluminum-Cerium Alloys Could Boost Engine Efficiency and Rare Earth Production
Rare earths are a group of elements critical to electronics, alternative energy and other modern technologies. Yet there is no production occurring in North America at this time.