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Inexpensive device uses smartphone to monitor blood pressure
Blood pressure is an important indicator of cardiovascular health and this has motivated University of California in San Diego researchers to develop a low-cost, simple clip that utilizes a smartphone’s camera to measure and track blood pressure from the user's fingertip.
These are the 12 Instagram accounts engineers should be following
Engineers can gain plenty of knowledge from Instagram. Check out these 13 Instagrams any engineer will love!
A robot that re-creates human painted artwork
The AI-powered robots use a combination of machine learning and neural networks to create the reproduced artwork.
UK device immediately detects illegal "Spice" with 95% accuracy
The device is reportedly able to detect drugs on a range of materials and with a 95% rate of accuracy.
Mapped: The presence of PFAS in US drinking water
At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of these forever chemicals.
Thirsty data centers gulp water at a record pace
Water resource use by a growing number of data centers is soaring, prompting many tech companies to seek sustainable management solutions.
Expert support and training for your reliability testing needs
ESPEC's solutions group delivers expert level knowledge, training and education for your HALT/HASS testing needs.
Slash CAD model build times with new AI-driven part creation methodology
The proprietary AI-enabled process helps reduce CAD model creation times from hours to seconds.
Arburg at Plastimagen 2023: Strengthening Mexico for an international future
An efficient turnkey application built around a vertical Allrounder will be on display, as will a sustainable packaging application with a hybrid injection molding exhibit.
Program distinguishes potholes from other objects
The "Road Pothole Filtering Program" was established to create an emergency response restoration system for the occurrence of potholes on roadways, which can damage automobiles and even cause traffic accidents.
Interpower's Lamoni, Iowa, facility turns bare copper into cable
We’ve never manufactured off-shore. We’re still in America, making the best North American and international cable.
Simplify installation and verification to drive cost savings
Learn how to reduce costs and improve reliability when sealing cross-drilled holes in aluminum manifolds.
HAWTS vs VAWTs: Selecting wind turbines for urban sites
Factors including wind resource availability, space limits, power needs and aesthetic concerns should be considered when deciding between horizontal or vertical axis wind turbines in urban settings.
Thin film ellipsometry of material thickness at the low micron scale
The technique delivers better resolution and data acquisition that is three orders of magnitude faster than traditional methods.
Sensory feedback in next-gen prosthetics
In recent years, sensory feedback in prosthetics has garnered considerable attention. A surge in research has presented both invasive and non-invasive solutions, reflecting the heightened interest from prosthetic manufacturing entities.
Study: Oil extraction triggers tremors
The study determined that fracking, the process of injecting liquid at high pressure to force open fissures and extract oil or gas, causes slow, small tremors or earthquakes.
Organic batteries for sustainable energy storage
Conventional energy storage technologies predominantly rely on inorganic materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which present significant challenges in terms of resource scarcity, environmental impact and supply chain ethics. Organic batteries, composed of carbon-based molecules, offer an alternative that addresses these concerns.
Researchers recycle greenhouse gas into energy, materials
Researchers are attempting to transform methane — a harmful greenhouse gas — into energy and materials via two separate approaches.
AI model estimates a subject’s true age according to their chest X-ray
Establishing a link between age and chronic medical conditions, the AI model can reportedly calculate a person’s age accurately according to the appearance of their chest X-rays.
A bio-based glue that strengthens its adhesive bonds underwater
Derived from bio-based components including zein, which is a protein found in corn, and tannic acid, the adhesive was tested in various underwater experiments using different surfaces and different waters.