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See a new lunar rover prototype
The vehicle was jointly developed by Nissan Motor Co. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Fixed-film treatment process reduces sludge management issues for smaller flow wastewater applications
Biological treatment systems for small communities and commercial properties are commonly scaled-down versions of the activated sludge process, but a self-regulating, fixed-film activated sludge treatment process is often required and employed in these applications.
Tough on pump clogs: Prison facility eliminates submersible clogs with new above grade lift station
When a correctional facility underwent a capacity expansion, changes to its submersible sewage pumping station coincided, resulting in a new approach to combatting the ills of prison sewage pump clogs.
Construction fastener market expands in North America, Europe and Oceania
The North America, Europe and Oceania building and construction fasteners market size is expected to reach U.S. $5.72 billion by 2028.
Consent-based siting program revived for spent nuclear fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information on a consent-based siting process that would be used to identify sites to store the nation’s spent nuclear fuel.
Tape keeps the lead inside perovskite solar cells
The transparent film mitigates the environmental risk posed by the release of lead if a perovskite panel is damaged.
Video: Firgelli Automations targets robotics and linear motion industries with externally adjustable electric linear actuator
The actuators feature a patent-pending mechanical limit switch device, providing end users with unprecedented flexibility.
Video: Drilling for deep ice in Antarctica
Researchers plan to collect the oldest continuous ice core in Antarctica and provide a record of the climate spanning some 1.5 million years.
Video: IKEA Bot gets a touch-sensitive makeover
The new Force Sensor Robust Compliance Control software will enable other touch-sensitive tasks such as assembly, polishing, sanding and fine manipulation, which had previously been carried out by humans.
Team takes AI-based approach to 'listen' for signs of machine failure
This acoustic anomaly detection approach could help manufacturers avoid unnecessary equipment replacement, reduce maintenance costs, improve work safety and increase equipment availability
Video: Australian site selected for national radwaste facility
A site in South Australia has been selected for construction of a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.
New flow battery tech for large-scale renewable energy storage
Technology developed by Honeywell works with renewable generation sources to meet the demand for sustainable energy storage.
First US cable plant to supply the offshore wind sector
High-voltage subsea cables up to 525 kV DC and 400 kV AC, covering the range of needed products for export cables for offshore wind and subsea interconnectors, will be manufactured.
3D ink could pave the way for living structures
The team devised a way to engineer Escherichia coli (E. coli) — bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals — to use as the foundation for the ink.
New servo systems for motion control applications
These brushless servo systems are fully digital and capable of covering a broad range of motion control applications.
Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter
The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.
NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.
Wanted: Space logo designed by UK students
A logo will be displayed on the first small satellite launched from the U.K. next year.
Video: Learn fundamentals of fiber optics
Updated course content is geared toward those who need to learn fundamental hands-on skills to specify and install fiber optic networks.
Monash team uses AI to fight crime
AI is expected to strengthen law enforcement response times by autonomously capturing more from CCTV cameras, which are used all over.