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Portable nuclear reactor designed by former aerospace engineers
Low-cost, portable nuclear microreactors may soon provide an alternative to fossil fuels for military and commercial applications.
Survey reveals electrical shock prevention needs a jolt of change
A Littelfuse report highlights the need to shift from safety training to prevention through design.
Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation
The company targets development of gas engines for use with up to 100% hydrogen by 2023.
Examining motor torque for belt and pulley systems
A few key parameters determine the torque needed for belt and pulley drives, such as velocity, acceleration and these other factors.
Embed confidence into your machine
The Pressure Mapping Software Development Kit (SDK) provides access to Tekscan’s software API to integrate interface pressure mapping technology into your machine’s UI.
Epilog expands Fusion Edge Laser Series
Joining the Fusion Edge 12 and Fusion Edge 24, Epilog is excited to announce the addition of the Fusion Edge 36 to this exciting series.
MIT finds lost items with a robotic arm
MIT's robotic arm locates and retrieves items, even ones buried under other objects.
Sensor detects pesticides, bacteria on fruits and vegetables
The sensor can detect signs of bacteria, chemicals on produce using light particles.
Sustainable jet fuel cuts the mustard – and emissions
Carinata, a non-edible oilseed mustard crop, can be cultivated to produce an aviation fuel with low carbon emissions.
Nuclear transport ship is fully recycled
The decommissioned nuclear transport ship has been fully recycled, a first for the U.K.
Video: GREET energy use and emissions model updated for 2021
The life-cycle analysis tool examines energy and environmental effects of transportation fuels and vehicle technologies.
How well-intentioned hydropower is threatening some of the last wild rivers
The expanding industry could displace millions more people, irreparably damage rivers and drive species to extinction.
Transparent film for building exteriors protects for decades
Coating promises to extend lifetime of building facades, signage.
Progress in pursuit of wind turbine blade recycling
Two major players seek to reduce the environmental impact of turbine blade disposal and enhance sector sustainability.
Oil and gas components can now be 3D printed on-site
Process can reduce wait times for repairs, replacements.
Team devising a DIY approach to coating masks
Antiviral coating could be applied at home.
Researchers develop sensor that specifically, precisely detects molecules
Researchers have developed a novel sensor for gas molecules.
The value of powder metallurgy in the automotive market
Watch this video of a grand prize award winning stepped planetary gear set for an electric light commercial vehicle made for Dana Corporation.
Cold spray system keeps hydro turbines spinning
The process deposits tiny metal particles onto damaged areas of a turbine at supersonic speeds.
Scientists deemed more trustworthy when presenting their own work via video
A new study from North Carolina State University found that viewers of science videos respond positively to researchers who present their own work versus those presented by third-parties.