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New nasal spray promises to absorb COVID-19, other viruses
According to the team, the engineered filament will behave like a sponge, absorbing viruses before they bind to cells within the body’s airways.
Matted hair squares capture oil, other pollutants before entering waterways
As part of Belgium’s Hair Recycle Project, human hair clippings are collected by hairdressers in that country and fed into a machine that yields matted squares.
Insider’s guide to selecting linear guideways: Six things you must know
Linear guideways are the unsung workhorses in products requiring highly precise movement.
Video: Hydro turbine design a boon for biodiversity
A novel hydro turbine designed to both protect important riverine fish communities and efficiently produce renewable power has been demonstrated.
FAULHABER drive calculator: A helpful tool for every developer
The platform currently enables the calculation of seven drive types and two operating modes.
First public wireless EV charging road in Germany
The first public wireless road project in Germany will power a public electric bus.
This spray-on smart skin uses AI to understand hand tasks
The new stretchable biocompatible material can reportedly be sprayed on the skin and features an electrical network that senses when the skin is stretched or bent.
Army researchers develop weld wire for tank, pipeline repair
The researchers explain that the consequence of this is more fuel-efficient cars, lighter-weight combat and support vehicles, and more durable fuel pipelines.
Shell-based helmets designed for fishing, cycling and disaster zones
The aptly named Shellmet is protective head gear composed of a mixture of scallop shells from the seafood industry and recycled plastic — a material dubbed Shellstic.
New family of stainless steel developed for oil and gas, LNG sectors
The family of austenitic stainless steels is reportedly being eyed for the design of both onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities, floating LNG vessels and LNG carriers, and a wide range of oil and gas and LNG products.
New suppliers added to GlobalSpec, Jan. 12, 2023
The universe of the GlobalSpec catalog is ever-expanding, as evidenced by the recent addition of new suppliers and product listings.
University of Oklahoma engineers receive DOE funding to help build power grid of the future
This project is one of 29 new projects nationwide to receive research funding totaling $21 million.
Renesas unveils new automotive radar transceivers
The new transceiver monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) is especially suited for imaging radar, long-range forward-looking radar and 4D radar.
Basic types of antennas
The truth is that every antenna is a compromise of some sort. Part of the fun with antenna design is constantly tweaking antennas to boost their performance for a specific application.
Video: Building the world’s largest radio telescope
Construction is now underway to erect the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest radio telescope.
Video: Subsea battery storage for offshore renewable energy systems
Designed for the harsh subsea environment, the Halo system is engineered to provide a reliable, uninterrupted power supply predominantly for seabed use.
Video: A deeper view of eye diseases with bioprinted tissue
The understanding and treatment of degenerative retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration should improve with the ability to 3D print eye tissue.
ePropelled launches new energy-efficient electric pump motors for domestic and industrial applications
The new sustainability motors include the SM1650 and SM3000 Pool Series designed to be used with pools, spas and industrial applications.
Ultra-deep drilling ship to debut in 2024
The ship, dubbed the Dayang, is expected to be capable of drilling deeper than 32,800 ft, reportedly reaching the seabed of the world’s deepest oceans.
Video: Nanomedicines with gold prove small but mighty against disease
Researchers believe that gold nanoparticles could be used in almost all areas of medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, prevention and hygiene.