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Pineapple-based oral vaccine promises to stave off UTIs
To stave off UTIs, the researchers suggest that patients spray the substance under their tongues daily for a period of three months.
Team develops a hybrid hopping, flying robot
The researchers explain that the Hopcopter could potentially be used to monitor wildlife, disaster areas, or serve as a farm monitor.
New home monitoring system promises to launch paintballs at intruders
PaintCam Eve is an autonomous property monitoring device designed to protect homeowners from burglars, intruders and even unwanted animal guests with its “zero compliance, zero tolerance” warning.
E-Mobility Meets the Road, by Boyd: A 3M Preferred Converter
Internal combustion engine-only vehicles have clear expiration dates. That means that industries of all types - from power utilities, to electronics, materials, and more - must be thoughtful and proactive in their development and commercialization to fully support the move to low-emissions transportation.
Researchers develop a sweet solution for building material
The new brick-like material, dubbed Sugarcrete, is composed of bagasse, which is a byproduct of sugarcane.
Look out below: The US east coast is steadily subsiding
The rate of subsidence in some areas exceeds that of global sea level rise, approaching 5 mm/year.
New technology leverages OCPI standard to democratize EV roaming hubs
The electric vehicle (EV) roaming hub product connects EV charging providers to each other through only a single connection point.
Grid compliance test bench for wind turbines
A new power hardware-in-the-loop test bench for grid compliance testing of power electric drivetrains eliminates the need for field trials.
New Cybercrime Index ranks countries according to cybercrime threat level
The Index demonstrates that just a small number of countries harbor the greatest cybercriminal threats, with Russia reportedly topping that list — followed by Ukraine, China, the U.S., Nigeria and Romania.
Comparing thermocouples versus RTD
Temperature measurement is very crucial to the desirable operation of several processes across different engineering industries today.
Computer vision tool counts damaged buildings, bird flocks
The framework, dubbed DISCount, reportedly combines the speed and data-analyzing power of AI with the reliability of human analysis to immediately deliver reliable estimates that can quickly assess and count features from very large collections of images.
Team replicates an adult human ear using tissue engineering, 3D printing
Designed to look and feel like the real thing, the researchers believe the development will pave the way for future grafts with well-defined anatomy and the correct biomechanical properties for those born with outer ear deformities or who lose an ear later in life.
Enhanced pipe flexibility and stress analysis software launched by Hexagon
CAESAR II enables quick and accurate analysis of piping systems subjected to a wide range of loads, considering weight, pressure, thermal, seismic and other static and dynamic conditions.
Team eyes edible blue-green algae for protecting honey bees against viruses
To help reduce the spread of viruses among honey bee colonies, the team discovered that engineered algae diets suppressed DWV infection.
How to select the proper pin for an application
Learn how to select the proper press fit pin, the most common types of pins used in modern manufacturing, for an application.
New automotive air purifier eliminates up to 90% of airborne pollen inside vehicles
The GoPure GP5212 filters out airborne allergens including pollen and mold that can pass through the cabin filters typically found in vehicles.
PSG Biotech unveils its latest innovation: The Quattroflow QB2-SD Single-Use Micropump
The pump is single-use and can be easily clicked in and out of a motor drive, facilitating quick changeovers, particularly in environments where full personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
BIRNS launches its new 225 Amp BIRNS Meridian line
The custom engineered dry-mate connector series is open face rated to 6 km, and is appropriate for battery packs and thrusters for crewed and uncrewed subsea vehicles that require high amperage power transfer.
New AI tool identifies boulders ahead of offshore construction
Ocean Geophysics developed their new AI-driven boulder identification tool, which uses a machine learning algorithm to automatically detect boulders as small as 25 cm in size.
A new French e-bike doesn't need a battery
The Pi-Pop is a sustainability-focused e-bike that doesn’t use regular power cells. It uses a “sans” lithium-ion power thanks to an innovative design that substitutes an eco-friendly supercapacitor in place of a battery.