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3D-printed metamaterial could lead to lighter, safer cars
This new material has shown impressive impact resistance.
Remotely monitoring nuclear reactor off-gas in real time
The method can help streamline safety assessments for emerging molten salt reactor technology.
General Motors commits to responsible water management
The water intensity of company operations will be slashed by 35% by 2035, compared to a 2010 baseline.
Watch: Rapid test measures COVID-19 immunity
The pinprick test accurately measures coronavirus antibody concentrations in blood in under one hour.
Hydrogen locomotive to test the rails in California
The project will demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell technology potential to reduce transportation emissions.
Kodiak to add lidar into its automated truck mirrors
The 360° scanning lidar will be incorporated into the Kodiak side- and rear-view mirrors.
Watch as a robotic arm builds string-reinforced roads
The robotic arm stacks asphalt and string in layers.
Study: Once vaccination starts it becomes economically viable to relax restrictions
This study could be used to help establish reopening guidelines.
Study: Food classification systems contradict each other
Current food classification systems make it difficult for consumers to make healthy food choices.
Video: Lab demos virtual 3.5 MW wind turbine
The virtual system enabled converter testing under real conditions.
Video: Engineered heart valves grow with pediatric patients
Pediatric heart valve replacement surgeries could be reduced after tri-tube valves demonstrated growth in an animal model.
DOE funding benefits water infrastructure projects
The initiatives offer potential to reduce carbon emissions and water treatment costs while improving water quality and equity of distribution.
Video: 3D printer takes a bite out of dental parts production time
The printer improves production efficiency in dental labs by manufacturing at least five times more dental parts on a single mixed tray than competitive systems.
Video: Massless battery serves as structural component
The battery functions simultaneously as a power source and structural component for vehicular propulsion.
Edible film developed for food packaging
Film is edible, water-soluble.
Watch a FRESH approach to 3D bioprinting
The technology has been used to produce the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model.
NASA preps for first Martian drone helicopter flight
The planned flight will take place no sooner than April 8.
Methodology scores supply chain vulnerabilities, risks
The technology could impact supply chain decision-making.
Study: Stay at home orders caused an increase in learning at home
The staggered adoption of nonessential business closures in the U.S. was used to estimate the effects of the pandemic on demand for online learning.
Vertical farming automation could strengthen food supply chain
Automating certain tasks in vertical farming could mean a stronger, more efficient food supply chain.