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Altech announces tough, IP67 enclosures with unique seal system for harsh environments
These rugged, UL- and CSA-approved units are made from high-quality, lightweight polycarbonate and feature a unique “Drain Protect” seal system to protect against most environmental influences.
Handheld food scanner spots gluten, dairy with lab-level accuracy
According to its developers, Allergen Alert's mini lab is a portable food-testing device that has been designed to detect gluten and other allergens with lab-like precision in roughly 2 minutes.
Structure to keep PV systems afloat
The semi-rigid WattRack system removes traditional maintenance walkways between module rows via a compact design that enables the installation of more solar modules, offering a density of up to 2.2 MW/hectare.
Compact system facilitates friction pressure testing
A new portable, space-saving bench system has been designed for accurate measurement of friction pressure in slick water fracturing fluids.
New portable tool enables fast pathogen detection in real-world settings
The new system, dubbed IsoHeat, has been developed to conduct molecular assays across a range of fields.
Smarter water, fewer worries: How sensors, IoT and predictive analytics are transforming water management
The transition from schedule-based and reactive maintenance to a condition-based, predictive management model is imperative. This transition is enabled by the integration of real-time sensor networks, IoT architectures, and AI for predictive analytics.
Iberdrola positions itself at the forefront of certified and ethical generative AI
Iberdrola is the first multinational company in Spain to certify a global process under the international ISO/IEC 42001 standard through AENOR.
New battery chemistry: No lithium needed
The rechargeable aluminum-ion battery is a cost-effective, non-flammable energy storage technology that uses easily obtainable active materials.
Flood-resilient building blocks made completely from recycled plastic
The ECOCCUBE system transforms waste plastic into durable building blocks for use in vulnerable environments, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete.
Bone-conduction lollipop transmits sound through teeth
The Lollipop Star, from the company of the same name, is, as the name suggests, a lollipop that plays music in a person’s head as they eat it thanks to bone-conduction technology.
Arburg at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026: New approaches to injection molding
The company will present an electric Allrounder 370 A with Gestica control system that processes "paper pearls,” an alternative material, instead of petroleum-based plastic.
Global dominance of coal appears doomed
The dominance of coal in the global energy economy is due to diminish in the near term, largely driven by shifts in the power sector, which accounts for two-thirds of total current coal consumption.
Coffee replaces staining agents in electron microscopy
The team sought an environmentally friendly alternative and the espresso-based stain used to treat samples in the lab proved as good quality as images of comparative samples prepared with uranyl acetate.
Rapid microfluidic system identifies pathogens in less than 20 minutes
The AutoEnricher combines microfluidics, Raman spectroscopy and deep learning to instantly identify very low concentrations of pathogens and diagnose multiple infections at once.
From scraps to safety: Using food waste to make surgical gloves
The researchers will first explore how disposable surgical gloves manufactured from polymers derived from food waste — like an orange peel, for instance — could be used in some medical settings.
Digital solutions for ensuring compliance in pH data management
Discover how modern digital solutions have revolutionized how organizations handle pH data by offering enhanced tools for data logging, automated reporting and real-time monitoring.
Used cooking oil converted into ultra-strong glue, recyclable plastics
The team converted waste cooking oil (WCO) into chemically recyclable polyesters — a type of synthetic plastic — that can function as an alternative to the commonly used fossil-fuel-based polyethylene (PE).
Point S puts its tires to the test at exclusive Estoril track event
A full day of hands-on testing was designed to demonstrate the performance, safety and reliability of the Point S Summer range.
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
The construction work produced engineering breakthroughs, such as hydraulic cement made from local materials and locks that lifted the canal’s water level.
Shape-shifting microrobots emerge from CU Boulder
The shape-shifting ‘active particles’ could potentially function as microrobots for targeted drug delivery in hard-to-reach parts of the body, or as the foundation for responsive, self-healing materials.