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Watch: FDA clears most powerful clinical MRI
The 7-tesla MRI scanner is designed to address limitations of current MRI systems by using ultrahigh-field magnet technology that offers five times more power than most scanners.
Engineering the world’s longest superconducting power cable
The 12 km underground power link planned for Munich is expected to be the longest superconducting power cable solution in the world.
Researchers use eDNA to track down terrorists, criminals
Tool could link suspicious persons to crime scenes, terrorist attacks.
Owl feathers could inspire noiseless airplane flight
Tiny microstructures could be the key to flying without sound.
Physicist 'spins' mask filters in cotton candy machine
Cotton candy machine can be used in fight against the coronavirus.
Coating can enable millirobots to change mode of locomotion
A team from the City University of Hong Kong has developed a coating that will turn objects into biocompatible millirobots for healthcare applications.
Watch: Compact scanner produces 3D color X-rays
The flat greyscale imagery of X-ray technology now assumes color and a third dimension with a compact scanner developed specifically for hand and wrist imaging.
ETH Zurich develops technique for creating metal-polymer micromachines
Metal and polymer micromachines could one day navigate human blood vessels.
Researchers study microbiome of Da Vinici drawings
The microbiome is the key to the history of these drawings.
Semiconductor temperature control systems and humidity regulation
Do you need a temperature or humidity control system for your semiconductor environment? Over the decades, Air Innovations has developed systems to meet these critical needs for the industry.
Program offers hands-on manufacturing training in the development of vaccines, biotherapeutics
As COVID-19 highlights the urgent need to increase vaccine manufacturing around the world, a unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture vaccines, as well as viral immunotherapies for cancer and other emerging biotherapeutics.
Watch: Low cost inflatable pump designed to harness wave energy
The inflatable wave pump is assembled with low cost, flexible materials to absorb wave energy through the varying hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressures at or below the water’s surface.
Snuggling robot may ward off pandemic-induced loneliness
SnuggleBot to stave off COVID-19 associated loneliness.
Automating healthcare: These robots are taking over surgical tasks
Doomsday prophecies about artificial intelligence (AI) and robots taking over jobs is not as far-fetched as previously thought if the healthcare industry is any indication.
Distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The system combines motor, frequency converter and gear box as one complete solution in a motor-mounted and wall-mounted version.
Lawnmowing robot capable of total lawncare and more
The Yardroid can mow the lawn and secure the perimeter.
Inventor turns fruits and vegetables into electricity
Engineering student invents device for transforming vegetable, fruit waste into electricity.
Video: Three Gorges sets annual hydropower generation record
The power station in China – the world’s largest hydroelectric plant in terms of installed capacity – has set a new world record for annual power output.
Video: Ultra-low temperature solutions for COVID-19 vaccine storage
A fleet of ultra-low temperature freezers capable of storing approved vaccines, regardless of variable temperature stability requirements, is under development.
Hybrid assist motor under development for automotive application
The motor is designed without heavy iron core and copper windings and offers up to 250 kW power range, up to 25,000 RPM and power density of up to 12 kW/kg.