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Study: Tap water creates protective shield against microplastics
Tap water features trace elements and minerals that prevent plastic from degrading and the subsequent release of microplastics, which could potentially include trace metals and harmful organic chemicals.
UConn sensor images microbial growth quickly
The sensor can also image bacterial growth in 15 seconds over a centimeter-scale field of view, essentially monitoring in real time.
Team turns regular clothing into biosensors
The team turned regular cotton-polyester blend textiles into sensors capable of measuring electrical impulses produced from muscle movement, which produces electrical signals as ions when muscle contracts.
Video: Electric hydrofoiling ferry is battery-powered
Powered by a 9,000 kWh battery, the vessel has a range of up to 100 nautical miles and cruise speed of 40 knots, double that of existing electric ferries.
Wearable promises seizure forecasting
The team from the Mayo Clinic discovered patterns that could be detected via a specialized wristwatch worn for six to 12 months, offering those who suffer from epilepsy a 30 minute warning before a seizure occurs.
Reliable, low-cost bearings for food industry
Durable and reliable, this material can handle the high speeds and intense heat that frequent the food and beverage packaging industry.
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PNNL patents new riveting technique for faster production
This new riveting process will help increase the speed of production lines throughout multiple industries.
Video: Researchers strive to teach robots to open doors autonomously
Opening doors has consistently been a challenge for robots due to their different shapes, sizes, different handles and the force required to open them, among other factors.
US posts a decade of rapid renewable energy growth
Renewable electricity derived from solar and wind energy sources in the U.S. nearly quadrupled between 2011 and 2020.
Video: Online platform taps satellite data to benefit water management
The system reports evapotranspiration trends in the drought-stricken western U.S. to help water managers, farmers and state officials better manage resources.
Watch a trial run of China’s new hydrogen fuel cell locomotive
The first hydrogen fuel cell hybrid locomotive entirely engineered in China has started trial runs on a 627 km railway line for coal transport.
An electrocoagulation approach to voiding viruses during water treatment
The method combines coagulation and disinfection, without the use of chemicals, in a single treatment step.
Enhanced motor and generator R&D with Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Get help with rapid prototyping and materials testing. Arnold Magnetic Technologies R&D can also propose material solutions that might not otherwise be considered.
Machine turns plastic into oil
Plastic is heated, fed into a pressurized oxygen-free oven heated to 800° F and turned into a liquid. That liquid is then transformed into a gaseous state by the machine and that gas is subsequently trapped and stored for cooling.
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Video: Software platform monitors solar/storage project performance
The tool provides real-time insights into the performance and savings of solar plus energy storage systems operating in the field.
Video: New device detects wide range of VOCs
A new personal air-sampling system detects a range of pollutants from a badge about the size of a credit card.
EBRO Armaturen reveals the new Smart Box for valve management
This innovative new technology provides a snapshot of relevant valve parameters at all times, digitally records valve operating states, and provides early detection of faults and failures.
Test gauges antibiotic resistance in 90 minutes
A new electrochemical testing protocol rapidly identifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patient samples in less than 90 minutes.