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NASA Funds Solid-State Battery Research
The solid-state battery focuses on three areas: safety, performance and cost.
Device Aims to Improve Urine-to-Water Process on Space Station
Membranes let through water molecules, but an electrostatic charge makes sure that any unwanted ions—including salt—stay behind.
CO2 from the Air Used to Grow Carbon Nanofibers
University researchers use atmospheric CO2 to produce high-yield carbon nanofibers.
Silica-Based Paint Reflects Light from Surfaces
Scientists have developed a glass-based paint that reflects light off metal surfaces and protects those surfaces from corrosion caused by sunlight.
Vehicle Fuel Economy Little Changed Since 1991, Researchers Say
Researchers say that it takes many years to turn over the fleet, slowing improvement.
Sikorsky Gets Green Light for Aircraft Automation Program
The technology being deployed would enable flights with fewer crew members on board.
Beyond Deadlines: Progress Toward a Conflict-Free Supply Chain
Beginning this year companies will have to prove to the SEC that they are making supply chain transparency improvements and are conducting in-depth track-and-trace verifications.
Industrial Winches: Specifications and Applications
Industrial winches are mechanical devices used to pull a heavy load, typically horizontally.
Venus Fly Trap Inspires Aircraft Wing Design
Researchers from the German Aerospace Center are developing a morphing wing trailing edge that can smoothly transform into any shape.
Nissan Joins European EV Pedestrian Alert Project
The automaker worked with 10 other consortium members to build technology that produces audible cues to alert pedestrians to the presence of a nearby EV.
Pilots Report More UAV Sightings in 2015
Pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased over the past year, from a total of 238 sightings in all of 2014, to more than 650 by Aug. 9, 2015.
Aluminum Could Boost Rechargeable Batteries
Research team has developed an electrode made of nanoparticles with a solid shell, and a “yolk” inside that can change size repeatedly without affecting the shell.
Consumers in Germany, UK Outline Technology Picks for New Vehicles, IHS Reports
More than 4,000 vehicle owners who intend to buy a new vehicle within the next 36 months were surveyed, representing four key automotive markets, the U.S., China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
As Utilities Get Smarter, Smart Meter Semiconductors Rise, IHS Says
The global market for semiconductors used in smart meters that provide two-way communications between meters and utilities will continue to expand, providing significant growth opportunities for semiconductor manufacturers.
Cooling Towers and the Fight Against Harmful Microbes
A recent deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease focuses attention on cooling towers and their cleanliness.
Linear Motor Aircraft Launch System Takes the Steam Out of Catapults
The next U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will not have a traditional steam catapult, but instead will use an electromagnetic rail gun for aircraft launch and recovery.
Researchers Examine Owl Wings to Cut Wind Turbine Noise
An owl’s wing structure cuts noise by smoothing the passage of air as it passes over the wing, scattering the sound.
Microscope Offers Platform to Observe Chemical and Physical Properties
The Hybrid Photonic Mode-Synthesizing Atomic Force Microscope combines the disciplines of nanospectroscopy and nanomechanical microscopy.
Technology Could Cut Wind Energy Costs by Detecting Bearing Failures
The method uses ultrasonic waves to measure the load transmitted through a ball bearing in a wind turbine.
Microscopic Rake Boosts Efficiency of Low-Cost Solar Cells
Researchers say that when commercialized, the advance could make polymer solar cells more economical.