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NASA Data Used to Track Groundwater in Pakistan
Satellite data from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment mission creates monthly updates on groundwater storage changes in the Indus River basin.
Paper-Based Skin with Real-Time Sensing
The skin was assembled from off-the-shelf materials.
Orion Solar Array Test Is Termed a Success
The test was the first in a series to verify the equipment can withstand launch and ascent into deep space.
Open Source Laser Sintering Process Now Available
The open source system could open the door for researchers and designers to work with their own proprietary or specialized materials.
Voltage Barrier Broken for CdTe Solar Cells
Crystals are grown in a technique called melt growth, which allows precise control over purity and composition.
3D Printing Gets Timely
This method could be used in a variety of potential 4D applications.
Molten Salts Deliver Cleaner Copper, Energy Capture
The complementary inventions may present an opportunity to make impacts in both mining and energy storage.
Ferry Could Offer Economic, Environmental Benefits
The electric option generates little noise pollution and zero emissions.
Film Packaging Could Extend Food Shelf Life
The film is made with grapefruit seed extract which enhances its antibacterial and antiviral capability.
South Carolina to Receive $157 Million for Flood Recovery
The funds will help meet unmet needs that resulted from the damage and destruction of homes and businesses.
Single-Use Plastic Bags to Be Phased Out in France
The EU estimates that in 2010 approximately 98.6 billion plastic carrier bags were used in Europe.
Hydrogen-Electric System Used to Power UAV
The system is based on a solid, lightweight hydrogen storage material that releases large quantities of hydrogen when heated.
Revolutionary Road: Driving Toward Connected Automation
“Connected automation,” could signal a more reliable transportation system that results in fewer traffic accidents and fatalities.
Drone Searches Out and Fixes Pipeline Leaks
With a mechanism that can distribute polyurethane foam in liquid form mid-flight, Buildrone can repair potentially dangerous leaks on-site.
Embedded Sensors Boosting Machining Efficiency
Obtaining data on the machining process at the time of cutting will allow for better tool utilization and potentially improved processing times.
Energy-Capturing Shoes Could Power Mobile Devices
Power-generating shoes could be useful for the military, as soldiers currently carry heavy batteries to power their radios, GPS units and night-vision goggles in the field.
Environmental Risks of Carbon-Removal Schemes Unclear
Large-scale CO2 removal by any means will have flow-on effects for ecosystems and biodiversity, Williamson says. "There could be benefits, but damage seems more likely."
Ford Damping System Helps Minimize Pothole Damage
A computer-controlled shock absorber system to significantly reduce the jarring effect and vehicle damage associated with driving on a poorly sealed road.
On-Demand Catalyst for Water Purification
The method may make hydrogen peroxide more accessible to underdeveloped regions of the world.
Onshore Wind Project to Add 1GW of Capacity in Norway
The first delivery of turbines is scheduled for 2018.