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Team using microwave tech to destroy pests in soil
In a bid to protect farms from soil diseases caused by pests such as soil-borne bacteria, fungi and nematodes, the KERI team has created microwave tech that penetrates soil.
New coating promises to keep bacteria from clinging to toilets
To create the coating, researchers ground poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS), which is a silicone oil, in a ball mill for about 60 minutes.
Device designed to salvage stagnant satellites
The magnetic damping device is designed to terminate the tumbling motion of defunct satellites, making it easier to recover and remove them.
Video: Climate researchers warm up to ice core sampler
Environmental researchers can dig deeper into glacial cores with a new laser melting sampler (LMS) devised by Japanese scientists.
Video: Testing thin films and foils with the Precision Specimen Loader
The instrument is designed to address the unique challenges associated with handling delicate specimens.
Using pressure sensors for applications beyond pressure
Pressure sensors have uses beyond simply measuring pressure. They have many other practical applications in industry.
A robotic catheter that promises to make heart surgeries safer
A team of Boston University engineers and physicians has created a robotic catheter capable of shape shifting.
Team aims to prolong the life of concrete with "cement scab"
The team created a new polymer dubbed BioFiber, which is coated bacteria-infused hydrogel and enveloped in a damage-responsive casing measuring half a millimeter thick.
Patch promises to treat congenital heart defects
The team created a tissue-engineered myocardial patch via electrospinning, wherein electricity is applied to fluid solutions to produce nanofibers to form a scaffold, which is eventually injected with living cells that subsequently become the patch.
A new 3D-printed surgical implant destroys bacteria
The development promises to potentially improve infection control in common surgeries like hip and knee replacements, wherein bacterial colonization on the implants threatens surgical outcomes and leads to potential implant failure.
Introduction to hybrid solar-wind energy systems
The hybrid solar-wind energy system taps into the strengths of wind and solar energy, providing a solution to enhance the reliability of renewable energy systems.
New motor delivers premium efficiency to South Korea
Heavy-duty electrical motors consume up to half of the available electrical power on a global basis. Initiatives aimed at boosting motor efficiency play a role in conserving energy worldwide.
Device designed by students detects safe water supplies
The portable water diagnostic uses electrochemical sensors and GPS technology to conduct rapid water quality analysis and plot the results to a global map.
igus launches AI-powered igusGO App to help users find the right motion plastics solutions for their industrial application
The app recommends suitable igus bearings, linear guides, cable carriers and other products to reduce costs and extend machine service life.
Harper furnace installed for direct air capture
The furnace uses indirect, electric heating to remove carbon dioxide captured by calcium carbonate so it can be permanently stored.
Comau deploys innovative dedicated hybrid transmission assembly lines for Hycet
The end-to-end solution grants an annual production capacity of 150,000 units per line with a cycle time of less than two minutes.
pH 101: A beginner's guide to accurate and reliable pH measurements
Follow these measurement and maintenance practices to ensure accurate and consistent pH measurement results.
ORNL team 3D prints metal steam turbine blade
The ORNL team reportedly used wire arc additive manufacturing wherein an electric arm melts metal wire through a process operated by robotic arm, depositing thin layers of metal, which gradually build up into a desired shape — in this case, a steam turbine blade.
New percussion method detects pipeline elbow erosion
Pipeline elbows — a critical component of any pressure piping system that carries corrosive liquids for various industries ranging from oil and gas to chemical manufacturing, for instance — connect pipes and change the fluid flow direction of pipeline networks.
Video: Used EV batteries are powering California communities
A second major electric vehicle (EV) battery storage project has been placed into commercial operation in California by second life energy storage firm B2U.