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ASTM Standard Aimed at Crumb Rubber Turf
ASTM is developing a standard for measuring properties of crumb rubber infill that could be ingested by players on artificial turfs.
3D Material Has Controllable Shape and Size
The structure is inspired by an origami technique called snapology and is made from extruded cubes with 24 faces and 36 edges.
25-km Sewage Tunnel to Be Built Under Thames
The storage and transfer tunnel will provide a long overdue upgrade to London's sewer system.
Annual Global Cost of Corrosion: $2.5 Trillion
Implementing corrosion prevention best practices could result in annual global savings of $375-$875 billion.
Behavior of CFRP During Flight Maneuvers Tested
The aim of the measurement flights was to obtain solid data that can be compared with the theoretical calculations of the flight behavior of CFRP.
Charging EVs at Night May Do More Harm Than Good
CMU researchers found that this practice produces substantially higher greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution than if a driver were to charge upon returning home.
Economic Growth Continues with Flat Carbon Emissions
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions recorded in 2015 show a two-year flat trend.
Researchers Find a Way to Isolate a Troublesome Element
Technology developed for solar water-splitting may help to make nuclear waste storage safer.
Stretchable Electronics That Don’t Lose Conductivity
A research team expects the film to work for purposes from artificial skin applications to creating sensors.
Hydrogel Puts Stem Cells to Sleep
Stem cells stored in the worm gel did not multiply, and the cells entered an arrested development phase.
DARPA Craft Would Have Plane's Speed, Helicopter's Agility
The design envisions an aircraft that could fly fast and far, hover when needed, and accomplish diverse missions without the need for prepared landing areas.
Construction Begins on Emissions-Free Gas Plant
NET Power's process uses an oxy-fuel, supercritical CO2 power cycle to produce electricity without air emissions.
Driverless Cars Could Intensify Auto Use
The study estimates a 5-60% increase in car energy consumption due to people choosing to use highly automated cars in situations where they might have taken alternative transport.
Bosch Launches Cloud Network for the Internet of Things
Intelligently connected devices, served by a cloud network, are expected to be the basis for new IoT business models.
Portable USB Microscope Camera Analyzes Coatings
The microscope can be used in direct contact to the surface or at larger distances.
Airline Uses Renewable Biofuel for Regular Flights
United Airlines has started using sustainable aviation biofuels in commercial-scale volumes.
Cyborg Patch for Cardiac Care
A heart patch may offer a therapeutic alternative to heart transplants.
Spongy Polymer Expands for Spinal Repair
A polymer graft offers a non-invasive method for filling gaps in the spine left after tumor removal.
Battery Storage Bolsters Renewable Energy Grid
A hybrid renewable energy storage project will replace two-thirds of an island’s fossil fuel needs.
Prefab Structures Built within Days
Structures may vary in size depending largely on the client’s budget and available space.