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Solar waste heat powers water desalination
Waste heat from solar cells can power seawater desalination systems.
Video: Robot will soon be capable of 3D printing subsea pipeline repairs in situ
3D printing capabilities to be incorporated into self-propelled robotic pipeline inspection and repair system.
Video: System harvests water from cooling tower vapor plumes
The water collection system reclaims pure water from power plant cooling towers.
Recommendations address spent nuclear fuel management and research
Research and policy recommendations are intended to improve confidence in high burnup spent nuclear fuel management and disposal technologies.
The best biomass blendstocks to curb diesel engine emissions
These 13 diesel fuel blendstocks from biomass resources could reduce harmful emissions from medium- to heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Amazonian fungus key to cheap sugarcane-based biofuel production
The development of a cheap enzyme cocktail has been one of the main challenges in the production of second-generation ethanol.
US Air Force to use magnetic navigation as GPS substitute in emergencies
If enemies disable American GPS satellites, the U.S. military may have a backup.
Watch: Former Ford engineer details complicated fastener practice
Ironically, he shared a quote from a training book that came from Ford itself: "If you want poor quality, add more screws."
DARPA, NASA develop rockets, space vehicles for cislunar space
DARPA technology will let rockets or space vehicles operate in cislunar space.
New X-ray imaging device offers improved views on homemade and unexploded bombs
The Guardian 12 replaces three commercial off-the-shelf systems.
DARPA developing handheld device for disease detection
DIGET device promises quick disease detection.
Watch GE demonstrate its tunneling earthworm-inspired robot
DARPA-funded robot creates 10 cm diameter tunnels autonomously.
Lots will soon be available in North Carolina’s first 100% net-zero energy neighborhood
Bakst has been developing this one-of-a-kind community featuring custom high performance homes built to the National Green Building Standards and with active solar to achieve net-zero or negative net-zero energy.
Autodesk Build is the solution of choice for construction teams
The program connects project data across the construction lifecycle in one solution that is easy to adopt, deploy and use.
Urban planning is expected to realize big savings by 2030 using digital twins
Urban planners are embracing the use of digital twins as the benefits they provide for planning and operational management of assets continue to be discovered.
Video: DHL to acquire electric cargo plane fleet
The single pilot aircraft can carry 1,200 kg and requires 30 minutes or less to charge per flight hour.
Video: Modular stainless steel building unveiled at Holon Technology Conference
Through revolutionary changes in the material and construction methods for traditional concrete buildings, BROAD is the first company to “build buildings like cars.”
Alternative products to combat the polyurethane foam shortage
KPS Global is offering alternative non-polyurethane foam products during the ongoing supply chain shortage.
Possibly the smallest 5G FPC antenna on the market
Measuring just 88 mm x 14 mm, the flexible unit can be placed internally in devices that require an integrated antenna solution.
Waterproof IP67 cable assemblies add tamper resistant design element to RF applications
The ultraminiature assemblies are intended for use in applications where systems may be compromised through exposure to the elements or external tampering.