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MTA takes three-pronged approach to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on mass transit
MTA testing three-pronged approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
US military developing AR goggles for dogs
U.S. military to outfit dogs in this accessory.
Watch: A new ShAPE for efficient copper wire
A new extrusion process and the inclusion of this material yield copper wire that is 5% more conductive than annealed copper, the industry standard for motor applications.
IDX offers technology solutions for today’s packaging industry
Meeting the contradictory demands of producing more, practicing environmental responsibility and remaining profitable requires a review of all processes and raw materials.
Adhesive film can reportedly eliminate virus particles in just two minutes
Film manufacturer devises a solution for fighting COVID-19.
Vitibot - 3D cameras on self-driving robots for vineyards
The young company Vitibot in Champagne (France) makes self-driving robots to work in vineyards.
Counterpoint: The data is clear - climate change is real and happening
The data speaks for itself, and it overwhelming says that climate change is not only happening today, but has been occurring on an unprecedented scale since the late 19th century.
Point: Climate change data is wrong or exaggerated
Some estimates state that 97% climate scientists agree on the above facts. However, the remaining 3% is a boisterous minority, that cite some of the following evidence as reasons for disbelief.
Watch a drug-delivery microrobot navigate a colon
The untethered payload-packing bot flips and tumbles through the colon under externally applied magnetic manipulation.
Video: Fatigue testing prevents product failure in extreme temperature operating environments
Aerospace and other sectors require components that function reliably in extreme temperatures, underscoring the need for manufacturers to subject parts and components to a range of fatigue testing prior to implementation.
New smooth body gear units for food processing and extreme environments
Nord Drivesystems has been developing innovative drive technology for over 50 years, and they are once again paving the way with their modular, cost-effective smooth body gear units for washdown applications.
Avoid ball screw failure through proper application design and preventive maintenance
Review the various ball screw failure modes and how Rockford Ball Screw (RBS) can assist with ball screw system design, maintenance, repair and replacement.
Narrowing the cost path to inertial fusion power
A modeling analysis indicates that inertial fusion may be able to compete directly with renewables in terms of cost.
Firefighting foams act differently than single PFAS chemicals
The study shed light on how pollutants in firefighting foams are distributed in water and surface soil.
MacDermid Alpha releases MacuSpec VF-TH 300 V-pitting resistant pattern plating metallization
The single step pattern plating process provides simultaneous copper filling of blind microvias and plating of through holes while achieving controlled trace profiles in modified semi-additive processing applications.
Study: Labs can lower plastic waste using autoclaving
With the team's new low-waste method, laboratories could save up to 43 kilograms of plastic waste per month.
Army develops new COVID-19 antibody test
The new process is faster, easier and less expensive to use on a large scale.
Watch: Scare up these Halloween creations with lasers
Seasonally themed designs featuring patterns, family names or company logos can be created to spruce up one's surroundings or provide a new business revenue stream.
Watch: First room-temperature superconductor developed
The thermal challenge to broader deployment of superconductors may have been overcome with the discovery of a material capable of superconductivity at room temperature.
The case for nuclear cogeneration in the UK
A new generation of nuclear reactors could help the U.K. contain carbon emissions by harnessing surplus energy to heat homes, produce hydrogen and decarbonize industry.