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Reshaping the Solar Spectrum to Boost PV Efficiency
University team boosts the conversion process by three orders of magnitude by coating cadmium selenide nanocrystals with organic ligands.
Scientists Warn Against Artificial Intelligence Use in Arms Race
Mass production a possibility given that robotics require few costly or hard-to-obtain raw materials.
$4 billion Plan Unveiled to Rebuild NYC's LaGuardia Airport
Airport set to be transformed into a single, structurally unified main terminal with expanded transportation access and increased taxiway space.
Engineering Innovation at a Cancer Treatment Center
When it opens in 2016, the 14-story building in London will include stacked “villages”and innovative approaches to construction at a congested urban site.
Fiat Chrysler Recalls Vehicles After Cybersecurity Scare
Three models that come equipped with 8.4-inch infotainment system touchscreens were included in the recall.
IHS Says Biggest Trend Among Cable Operators: Massive DOCSIS Deployments and Move to Remote/Distributed Access
Global study finds that 42% of cable operators plan to deploy a distributed access architecture by 2017.
Lining Contains Explosion in Aircraft Luggage Hold
The fabrics have high strength and impact and heat resistance, including Aramid, used in ballistic body armor.
Royal Navy Ship Launches 3D-Printed Drone Aircraft
The UAV was 3D-printed using laser sintered nylon and launched off HMS Mersey.
South Korean Nuclear Reactor Enters Service
Construction began on the unit in 2008 and it was completed in 2013.
Specifying an Accelerometer: Function and Applications
Accelerometers are used in a wide range of applications over a variety of industries, including product testing, structure testing, electronic devices and condition monitoring.
Battery Recharges Directly from Light
Over 100 cycles, the battery retained 70% of its discharge capacity, which suggests potential for longevity and usefulness.
Reference Offers Common Language for Industrial Internet Systems
This language could help developers decide which elements they need for their systems, enabling faster delivery of implementations.
NASA System Would Enable Unmanned Aircraft to Fly in U.S. Airspace
The tests engage the core air traffic infrastructure and supporting software components through a live and virtual environment.
Zinc Coating of Galvanized Steel Pipes Can Be Source of Lead in Water
Copper piping of a galvanized steel pipe installed upstream can worsen lead release from the steel's zinc coating.
Cleaning Up Space Debris
More than 39,000 man-made objects have been cataloged since Sputnik in 1957. The risk of collision grows each year.
Crash Reporting Rules Issued by UK for Autonomous Vehicles
Transport department requires self-driving cars to record data such as speed, brake use and whether the car was operating in manual or automated mode.
Minimizing Liability Risk in Engineering Product Design
Design engineers can implement a series of risk mitigation techniques to protect their companies from lawsuits and end users from harm.
Tougher Ceramics for High Temperature Applications
Research could yield ceramics that can withstand both extreme heat and collisions.
Cryogenic Rocket Engine Hot-Tested in India
Successful test was the 10th in a series and next will involve high-altitude conditions.
New Alloy Could Offer a 120-Year Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel
Parts cast from a 450-tonne ingot and shaped into a weld-less shell.