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New dry claw vacuum pump launched by Edwards Vacuum
The mono-claw vacuum pump, dubbed the nEDC300, enhances performance, minimizes noise levels, improves reliability and facilitates on-site maintenance.
A swarm of cyborg locusts may assist in future search and rescue missions
Attempting to leverage locusts’ sense of smell by recording the signals of electrodes attached to their brains, researchers injected infrared-sensitive nanoparticles into the locusts’ brains.
'Frozen smoke' sensors detect toxic formaldehyde in homes, offices
Thanks to precisely engineered holes in the aerogel, the sensors were able to detect the fingerprint of formaldehyde, which is a common indoor air pollutant.
New method detects covert subsurface nuclear tests with 99% accuracy
Because irresponsible use of nuclear-capable weapons can potentially result in disastrous consequences, researchers are attempting to develop approaches for detecting such activity as early as possible.
Delta revolutionizes indoor air quality with its Breez Fresh ERVs and Seagull Ceiling Fans
Ventilation solutions that enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency are showcased at the International Builders Show 2024.
Using fiber optic cables to signal tsunami events
An emerging tsunami warning network makes use of the existing 1 million miles of fiber optic cables that traverse the ocean floor.
Three additional Lubrizol Engineered Polymers sites achieve ISCC PLUS certification
The certification represents a standard for fully traceable sustainable supply chains that allows companies to track and attribute environmentally friendly raw materials along the entire value chain.
EXAIR’s new augmented reality web application helps improve customer experience
With the app, users can select their product in its specific sizes and specifications and place a 3D version in their actual workspace to verify fitment for a specific application.
Festo debuts its lightweight pneumatic service units
The line-up consists of pressure regulators, filter regulators, electric on-off and soft-start valves and manual on-off valves with filter-regulator combinations.
Technology for firefighters: Part 2
Follow along with GlobalSpec to explore some of the technology developed for firefighters in this two-part feature. Part two will look at wearables.
Volunteer to live on Mars
Seeking a change of pace or planet? NASA needs volunteers willing to reside in a simulated Martian environment for one year.
Repurposing coal plants with a nuclear/solar combo
An environmentally sustainable power generation alternative to the use of coal combines nuclear power and solar energy technologies.
New report identifies engineering research priorities for sustainable material design, scale-up and recyclability
Transformative materials for more sustainable concrete, chemicals and polymers are the focus of this report from the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance.
New robot dog makes its debut at MWC
Recently introduced at the Mobile World Congress on Monday, February 26, in Barcelona, Spain, Dynamic 1 can reportedly climb stairs, bow and shake hands.
Study: Oil and gas drilling more harmful to bird populations than wind turbines
Concerns about bird life around wind turbines are reportedly unfounded according to research conducted by Erik Katovich, an economist at the University of Geneva.
MIT improves security of its tamper-proof ID tag
To overcome this security vulnerability, the team leveraged terahertz waves to create an anti-tampering ID tag that is, like its predecessor, still secure and inexpensive.
AI recruiting tool gets NLS makeover
Betterleap NLS will reportedly enable recruiters to describe their hiring goals in their own words — with statements like “I need a software engineer who has at least eight years of experience, knows Python, and works within 40 minutes of the Google HQ campus.”
Denmark turns up the heat with carbon capture
The environmental sustainability of district heating services is set to improve with the planned construction of a heat recovery and carbon dioxide capture facility.
Efficiency gains posted for solar power technologies
New efficiency improvements are reported for perovskite-on-silicon tandem and quantum dot solar cells.
Industry-first screw heat pump using ultra-low GWP refrigerant
The first screw heat pump in North America to utilize ultra-low global warming potential refrigerant R-1234ze is ideal for commercial and industrial facilities.