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Lithium-Ion Battery Shuts Down When It Overheats
The process may ease the potential threat of fire in the batteries, which are known for high energy density and good charging performance.
Auto to Use Auxiliary Thermal Coolant Pump
For the Chinese automaker, the 100-watt ATCP plays a critical role in turbocharger and indirect charge air cooling.
Beyond Theory: Bringing Engineering Experience to the Classroom
In order to marry the abstract with the hands-on, many engineering schools now employ Professors of Practice.
Robotic Legs Support New Hope
An innovative exoskeleton is available for veterans and soon may help still more people regain the ability to walk.
The Sherlock Holmes’ of Engineering
Forensic engineers piece together evidence to discover whodunit.
LEGO-Inspired PopUp House
The house is constructed by snapping together sections of insulated wooden blocks, then screwing them in place.
China Second to U.S. in R&D Investment, Closing Fast
China ramped up its investments at an average rate of 19.5% annually and now accounts for 20% of global R&D.
Nuclear Power Plants Set Reliability Record in 2015
Electricity production from nuclear energy facilities in 2015 was the fifth-highest ever.
Ethanol Production Process Improves Yields, Cuts Costs
Using "bionic" liquids resulted in yields that exceed the production distillation required for industrial ethanol production.
Researchers Develop an Epoxy Coating That Reports Stress
Epoxy capsules rupture at the slightest damage, then react with a resin to change the color of the polymer, showing the area affected.
Grid-Connected Energy Storage to Double in 2016, IHS Says
Projects announced at the end of 2015 signal that the storage industry is shifting from R&D to commercially viable projects.
Grid-Connected Energy Storage to Double in 2016, IHS Says
Projects announced at the end of 2015 signal that the storage industry is shifting from R&D to commercially viable projects.
Saab Delivers Rivetless, Jointless Composite Wing Panel
The attachment points that fix the panel to the wing box are made of composite materials and integrated into the underside of the wing shell.
Solid Material Can Be Cracked, Then Heal Itself
Other types of “self-healing” materials encapsulate liquid in solid shells that leak their healing contents when cracked.
Sensors Detect Presence, Extent of Water Pollution
A factor vital in minimizing pollution's impact and damages to a body of water is how quickly it is detected.
DOE to Invest Up to $80M in Advanced Nuclear Reactors
The awards will support work by X-energy to develop the Xe-100 Pebble Bed Advanced Reactor and the Southern Company to develop molten chloride fast reactors.
Samsung Refrigerator Brings IoT to the Kitchen
The company aims to make the refrigerator a food, music, television and smart home "hub."
Global Economy to Grow 2.5-3.0% in 2016, IHS Says
The “rolling routs” in foreign exchange, commodity and stock markets have exacerbated problems facing emerging markets.
Solar Panel Material Could Slash PV Costs
Researchers have developed a molecularly engineered hole-transporting material that costs one-fifth that of materials currently in use.
Reverse Osmosis Pre-Treatment: Techniques and Technology
Suspended solids and other impurities can quickly and irreversibly foul RO membranes, resulting in big costs for membrane replacement and even forcing plant outages.