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Harnessing microbes for renewable energy
Microscopic organisms can make a big dent in traditional fossil fuel production and consumption.
Here's how hydrogen is powering homes and industry
Hydrogen offers immense promise for both industrial and residential applications. Here's what that looks like - and what obstacles are in the way.
Watch a solar eclipse from Mars
The 40-second solar eclipse was documented by Perseverance rover's next-generation Mastcam-Z camera.
Floating nuclear power plants are under development
The floating nuclear facilities will be combined with hydrogen and ammonia production plants.
Clay, gelatin, peppermint oil combined to create edible, biodegradable food packaging
Researchers called the Composites and Hybrid Nanocomposites Group (GCNH) at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Ilha Solteira developed an edible, anti-microbial, biodegradable plastic for food packaging use cases.
E-nose sniffs out whiskey imposters
Using NOS.E, the team tested six different whiskey brand samples and successfully identified the respective whiskeys by brand name, region and style in under four minutes.
Vecna Robotics, Big Joe to introduce a new co-bot pallet jack
Vecna Robotics, a material handling automation solutions firm, has announced with Big Joe, a pedestrian material handling equipment firm, its latest autonomous offering for labor-intensive material-handling workflows called the Vecna CPJ.
OPEX introduces Infinity ASRS: A goods-to-person warehouse automation technology
The Infinity solution combines unparalleled storage density, configurability and flexibility to meet the most pressing warehouse automation challenges for companies handling micro-fulfillment, omni-channel distribution, store replenishment and ecommerce.
Video: Heat pump cited as a low GWP champion
This ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) heat pump solution is anticipated to reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooling in London up to 50%.
Mars ice cream goes green in latest sustainability initiative
The development is part of the company's overall objective to achieve net zero emissions as a global business by 2050 across all production facilities.
New concrete alternative could reduce greenhouse gases
The material uses the biological enzyme carbonic anhydrase, found in all living cells, as a catalyst for chemical reaction. Carbonic anhydrase reacts with carbon dioxide and can quickly and efficiently remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.
Smart-C portable imaging packs small and plays big
This technology has shown positive impact on healthcare efficiency; point-of-care X-ray imaging leads to quicker diagnoses, faster interventions and improved outcomes with reduced costs.
Microreactors designed for delivery by truck
The 3 m tall and 4 m wide microreactors will weigh less than 40 tons, sized to fit inside a standard 40 ft cargo container.
Video: Printed fingertip offers enhanced tactile sense
The 3D-printed fingertip could help robots become more dexterous and improve the performance of prosthetic hands by giving them an in-built sense of touch.
Coating delivers superior corrosion protection for oil and gas equipment
The coating boosts the performance of common metal alloy surfaces, helping them last longer and perform better.
Machine learning optimizes HVAC control
Machine learning was used to create controls that balance building energy cost, comfort and efficiency while computing at a fast pace.
Software solution secures factory automation and optimizes the OT-IT connection
The software platform helps reduce production downtime and provides optimal protection against data loss through a vendor-independent backup and cybersecurity strategy.
Can all liquid fluxes work well on a reflowed OSP pad finish?
Solder joints formed on OSP has negligible tendency of electromigration as they do not contain any metallic impurity coming that may be present in case of other finishes.
Back to the basics in industrial fan silencers
Essential design criteria and calculations for selecting an industrial fan silencer are presented.
Comau introduces material handling robot
Comau’s new generation robot offers new levels of quality and supply chain flexibility in addition to cost-effective operation, as required by today’s high-growth market segments.