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Perilous pollutants persist in US waters
Recent monitoring reveals that toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have contaminated 98% of tested U.S. waters.
Sustainably sourcing synfuels offshore
A floating test platform that uses sea water, air and wind to produce clean hydrogen has begun operations off Germany's North Sea coast.
Indium Corporation welcomes 15 college students to award-winning summer internship program
Since its inception in 2012, the internship program has been a launch pad for talented college students in materials science and related fields.
Precious metal clad wire formulated for aerospace requirements
These composite clad products are metallurgically bonded; making them much more reliable than plated products that can flake and peel.
Maximize the life of existing wet blasting equipment with Vapormatt Inside
Existing wet blasting machines from any manufacturer can be retrofitted with Vapormatt’s advanced technology.
Precision medicine: How pH-sensitive systems deliver drugs right where they’re needed
This article invites readers to explore the exciting world of pH-sensitive drug delivery systems (pH-SDDS). It will look at how these systems work, the innovative materials used and their various applications in modern medicine.
Biohybrid beetles may revolutionize search and rescue missions
According to the team of researchers, the removeable backpacks worn by the beetles encouraged movement in particular directions via electrodes that stimulated the insect’s antenna or hardened forewings.
Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel
Everyone seems to agree that sustainable fuel matters. They just don’t all agree about how to really get it off the ground.
New IKO X-Y stage features unique parallel drive configuration to give designers exceptional freedom
Machine designers can achieve highly accurate positioning without sacrificing workability and performance.
Squid skin-inspired stretchable camouflage could render soldiers invisible to thermal drones
The composite can alter its appearance across visible and infrared bands, making it potentially appropriate for adaptive camouflage, multispectral displays, smart textiles and thermal-management skins.
Emerson announces 2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship recipients
The scholarship program recognizes exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Valworx unveils new Pneumatic/Manual combination actuator line
The new actuators operate pneumatically, manually or in stroke-limited mode where the stroke can be set to limit close or limit open using the integrated handwheel.
Viega North America adds three new valve models to its product lineup
Using Viega, customers can press everything from PEX in residential systems to copper and carbon steel in commercial situations and stainless steel in industrial piping systems with one tool.
New laser tank disables and destroys drones in mid-air
The ALKA-KAPLAN combines the KAPLAN HYBRID tracked platform with the ALKA DEWS, thus creating a mobile, armored platform capable of fighting against drones while simultaneously working alongside tanks and infantry vehicles in challenging environments.
Scientists mimic mantis shrimp armor to create ultra-tough material
The scientists suggest that such structures could be used for other possible applications including improved bullet-resistant glass, blast-resistant building materials and more protective helmets.
DAB introduces new FXS submersible pump model
According to its developers, the FXS is a robust, compact submersible pump designed for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural applications.
New rice-paper robots safely decompose in only 32 days
An ingredient used in Vietnamese spring rolls is biodegradable, non-toxic and appropriate for soft robotic prototyping, outreach and single-use applications.
Scientists unveil breakthrough alternative poised to rival Ziploc bags
The material developed by National Taiwan University researchers is composed of bacterial cellulose, chitosan and waterborne polyurethane.
Tips for calibrating large-scale sensor networks
As sensor deployments scale into the hundreds, the manual effort and cost of calibration multiplies very rapidly, making manual and component level interventions increasingly costly.
MPC-based HVAC integrated with thermal storage
Model predictive control (MPC) enhances HVAC capabilities by integrating storage systems into a forecasting-based optimization framework.