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Watch an underwater robot mimic squid
Watch as an underwater robot propels itself like a fast-moving squid.
Toolkits for sustainable manufacturing
Several write-ups sing the praises of green manufacturing’s many benefits, only to stop just before its practical application and implementation.
Team finds cost effective method to fight foliar disease in corn crop
Researchers found just how much and how often farmers need to apply fungicide to fight foliar diseases.
Molded-in aluminum threaded inserts for plastics
The inserts consist of multiple bands of helical knurls to maximize torque resistance, balanced with radial undercuts to achieve high pull-out (tensile) force.
Watch: Wearable sensor walks back the cost of gait analysis
Footwear-worn sensors are as accurate and more economical than current gold-standard mat tests used to assess fall risk.
Federal programs tackle national water and wastewater sector challenges
Two U.S. federal agencies have launched initiatives to address workforce and technology challenges encountered by water and wastewater utilities.
No link between public transit, transmission of COVID-19: APTA report
A report commissioned by the American Public Transportation Association suggests that there is no direct relationship between public transportation use and the transmission of COVID-19.
Killing COVID-19...on elevators
An elevator manufacturer has developed technology for killing and preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in cabs.
A rapid COVID-19 test sensor that reveals results in 10 minutes
Researchers from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a sensor for an at-home COVID-19 test that reveals results in minutes.
Toyota to develop fuel cell electric truck fleet for North America
The company is partnering with Hino USA on the hydrogen-based technology to cut down on emissions to the environment.
5 common reasons for supply chain disruptions
Often, it takes just one link in the supply chain to be broken or compromised to impact all of the other links.
Great potential for floating solar panels to piggyback on hydropower systems
Pairing floating solar photovoltaic systems with hydroelectric power stations could boost global power generation capacity by up to 7.6 terawatts from the solar energy contribution alone.
Study: Nuclear energy can raise carbon emissions in poorer countries
Researchers from the University of Sussex Business School and ISM International School of Management found that nuclear energy doesn’t necessarily lead to lower CO2 emissions.
Challenge to reduce sand use in fracking operations announces five winners
An open innovation challenge designed to reduce the amount of sand used in hydraulic fracturing operations has selected five winning sand alternatives.
The connected jobsite now extends to construction drawings
New technology from construction management company Inertia Systems is designed to prevent mistakes and improve jobsite productivity through proactive, data-driven, connected construction drawings.
Study: A majority of Australian construction industry insiders think the industry is not sustainable
The University of Melbourne Law School released a study on the health of the Australian construction industry.
Modern modular bathroom pod elevates the standard jobsite porta potty
H3 Wellness Hub from Lendlease represents a significant improvement over standard portable toilets commonly used on construction sites.
Infinity Drain receives patent for linear drain installation solution
Infinity Drain, a leading manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent for its compact clamping floor drain design.
Fences are understudied despite ecological impacts
Despite the combined length of fences being greater than that of roads, they have received little attention from researchers.
Aging infrastructure may benefit from sustainable solution
New research from the University of Canterbury (UC) looks at the impact deterioration has on structural performance, particularly for reinforced concrete.