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Portable platform quantifies pesticide residues
The enzyme-free analytical system rapidly quantifies glyphosate pesticide residues in agricultural products.
Watch as Israel's Ministry of Defense unveils its autonomous armed robotic vehicle
The Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle (M-RCV) is an autonomous solution for performing reconnaissance and controlled lethality in all-terrain conditions.
Electronic warfare (EW) systems from Lockheed Martin to protect surface warships from anti-ship missiles
U.S. Navy surface warfare experts are ordering additional advanced shipboard electronic warfare (EW) systems for surface warships like aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, cruisers and destroyers.
Data logger earns WHO PQS certification
The WHO PQS certification is a process of prequalifying products and devices to ensure consistency and quality across its supply chain.
Tektronix introduces its portable oscilloscope
With the 2 Series MSO, engineers can achieve things not possible on previous oscilloscopes.
Speedy charging by new lithium-ion battery design
Speedier charging is realized by adding a copper coating and nanowires to the anode of a lithium-ion battery.
Video: Durable electric motor features new cooling tech
The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept.
Video: Cocoon constructed for legacy reactor
The K East Reactor is the seventh at the Hanford site in Washington to be placed in interim safe storage.
Peristaltic vs diaphragm: How to choose the best option for chemical treatment applications
The benefits and limitations of these pump types in water treatment applications are outlined.
Demystifying motor disconnect switches: What are they and how are they used?
When maintenance and repairs are necessary, it is imperative to be able to reliably control the machines for worker and technician safety.
VARmetric™ System: Reducing defects in ingots produced by VAR
While VAR can improve the cleanliness and refine the structure of metals, it can also introduce defects that can adversely affect the fatigue and fracture toughness of final products if the process is not properly controlled.
How bumps help batteries brave extreme cold
A bumpy carbon-based anode material helps lithium-ion batteries maintain rechargeable storage capacity down to -31° F.
Study: The carbon emissions cost of food transport
Transport accounts for 19% of total food-system emissions of carbon dioxide.
Saelig introduces new automotive data logger
The X2E XORAYA Z7 automotive datalogger can record data from multiple different automotive bus systems simultaneously.
The dire demand for improved helium recapturing
The gas is in second place for being the most-abundant element in the universe, but on Earth it is considerably rare. It is produced by a few countries, with the U.S. and Russia in the lead.
Quiz: Saving energy at home
Test your home energy efficiency expertise with this quiz from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Video: DNV verifies this floating PV system design
The prefabricated floating solar photovoltaic system is based on two welded aluminum sheets topped with laminated solar panels.
Solar cells designed to shine for 30 years
These perovskite devices are projected to perform above industry standards for around 30 years, far more than the 20 years used as a threshold for solar cells.
An AGILE approach to improving photovoltaic performance
Inverted-pyramid-shaped structures are designed to collect sunlight from any angle and funnel it toward the solar cell beneath.
Watch the mesmerizing installation of hot forged rivets
Advantages of the hot forged riveting process include homogenized grain structure of the fastener, increased ductility, the elimination of chemical impurities and reduced scale formation.