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Scientists uncover antibacterial properties in Korean skincare ingredient
Madecassic acid, known for its skin-soothing properties, has reportedly demonstrated potential for use in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, which poses a serious worldwide health challenge.
Beyond 100%: What this solar milestone really means
They captured excess energy produced by singlet fission (SF), which is sometimes referred to as a "dream technology" for enhancing light conversion.
Proposed high-speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions
The sheer amount of concrete, steel and copper required to build Alto will be immense, and would contribute to Canada’s GHG emissions during construction.
Structural flaw uncovered in lithium batteries
Lithium dendrites, a flaw in batteries, are observed to be strong and brittle, allowing them to pierce separators and cause safety risks.
How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Sending such waste to wastewater treatment facilities instead of landfills can reduce greenhouse gas emissions while capturing biogas and organic matter for reuse.
Hemp-based thermoplastic emerges as a greener option for plastic packaging
The team developed a stretchy, hemp-derived thermoplastic that is capable of extending up to 1,600% of its size. Thanks to material’s high "glass transition temperature", the plastic alternative can stay dry and durable when it comes into contact with boiling hot water.
Keysight adds assembly simulation to virtual manufacturing portfolio
The solution lets engineers validate processes virtually without requiring finite element modeling expertise.
New ATEX EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac for industrial cleanup in explosive environments
Featuring a static-dissipative design and proper grounding, the system helps prevent dangerous electrostatic buildup that could lead to ignition.
Microrobots take over the kitchen: Precision automation for next-gen food processing
As global manufacturing demands higher precision, these small scale systems are becoming a primary tool for quality control. By moving beyond fixed-path planning, microrobots allow for a level of control in inspection and the handling of fragile materials that was previously difficult to automate.
Arburg at Plastpol 2026: Allrounder Trend to be seen in Poland for the first time
On display: an Allrounder 1800 e Trend with a Multilift Select -- a linear robot system that produces spatulas -- and the automated hybrid Allrounder 470 H producing drinking cups.
This gel delivers targeted treatments to plants, clearing infections quickly
Potential applications for this proof of concept include monitoring plant stress, improving crop protection and harvesting energy from plants for the grid.
Design tradeoffs in electrifying industrial HVAC systems
Because electricity delivers energy at lower thermal gradients than fossil fuels, system design must prioritize heat recovery and thermal storage.
Smartphone test spots microbial water contamination in under a minute
The test is designed to specifically detect the molecule urobilin because it is produced in the body during the breakdown of hemoglobin, excreted and thus behaves as a natural indicator that traces of human or animal excrement are present in water.
How all-electric subsea actuation is eliminating hydraulic infrastructure
While recent developments have proven all-electric systems work in new-build projects, efforts are also underway to make the technology adaptable for existing fields.
AI robots in industrial automation
Technologies such as machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, deep learning and the latest innovations in reasoning models are enabling robots to become more autonomous and intelligent
Extended bonnets from MPI go deep
These bonnets are deployed when a valve or gate must be operated from a distance above, due to structural, buried or submerged conditions.
Very much in demand in Asia: Premiere of Allrounder Trend and complete solutions
The Asian premiere of the Allrounder Trend electric standard machines caused quite a stir, as did the new Gestica lite basic control system.
FACT surface technology for the environment: An adhesive bonding process without wet-chemicals
With this high-performance process, the surfaces of components can be permanently modified at the microscopic level without the use of solvents or binders.
New routing algorithm delivers disaster aid faster while improving fairness
The team suggests that this approach promises to offer a tool for improving decision-making in real-world emergency response operations.
New forensic tech identifies links between serial killer victims through facial similarity analysis
The researchers examined the forensic tool Face Similarity Linkage (FSL) to help identify possible connections among victims of sexually motivated crimes.