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Testing techniques for tracking coronavirus in untreated wastewater
The ability of seven methods commonly used in testing for nonenveloped viruses to recover and concentrate a surrogate for SARS-CoV-2 was evaluated.
First nuclear reactor in UAE now supplying power
The first of four South Korean-designed APR-1400 reactors is now delivering nuclear-based electricity to the national transmission grid of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time.
Iron catalysts covered in a carbon graphene layer could inexpensively produce biofuels
Researchers from Washington State University have taken a key first step towards economically converting plant materials into fuels.
Graphene-based sensor detects infections in 15 minutes
A graphene oxide-based sensor platform engineered by researchers in Germany promises to speed COVID-19 diagnostics by returning results in 15 minutes.
Team develops robotic chameleon tongue for drones, robots
Researchers from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) have developed a chameleon-like tongue to enable robots and drones to “grab” objects from a distance.
3D printed material can self heal in air and water
Researchers from Texas A&M created a material that can autonomously heal in air and water.
Researchers hope to develop contact lens to treat, prevent COVID-19
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) at Linköping University in Sweden are developing a contact lens that could potentially be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Insect-sized robot to carry out search and rescue, infrastructure inspection tasks
Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a tiny robot that is powered by methanol and that moves via artificial muscle.
Harnessed readycable for e-chains transmits energy and data securely
Designed for use in energy chains, the hybrid cable combines an energy and data cable in one and is offered as a drive solution for new Bosch Rexroth motors.
Cooling device cools people without cooling the air around them
Researchers from the University of California and Singapore-ETH Center created a device, named Cold Tube, that cools people without air conditioning (AC).
Dewalt revitalizes its portable storage line with ToughSystem 2.0
The new storage boxes are engineered for convenience with strong, patented, auto-connect side latches that feature one-touch release.
Resonant sensor developed for mail-in, no-touch COVID-19 test
A contactless, fast-scan test for COVID-19 under development at Iowa State University is expected to cost the user about $1 and would provide for at-home testing.
Study: Widespread electric vehicle adoption would save millions of dollars
Researchers from Northwestern University combined climate modeling with public health data to evaluate the effect that widespread electric vehicles (EV) adoption would have on U.S. lives and the economy.
New pump series launched for the pharmaceutical industry
Fluid power company Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has launched its new Certa Plus pump series for the pharmaceutical industry.
Fluid power company debuts new submersible pump
The submersible pump features a cast iron design and a mechanical seal design for protection against sand and abrasive materials encountered in wastewater streams, according to the company.
How to recycle polymer waste
The most effective way to reduce the need of petroleum is to recycle polymeric materials, in which the polymers are reheated and reshaped to supply raw materials.
Flexim introduces non-intrusive flow meter
The Fluxus F721 XLF from Flexim is a non-intrusive ultrasonic flowmeter that precisely measures flowrates of 3 L/h and under in small pipes with diameters from 10 mm to 50 mm.
Krohne adds application diagnostics to its flow meters
Krohne, a global manufacturer and provider of process instrumentation, measurement solutions and services, has added application diagnostics to its H250 M40 variable area (VA) flow meter to increase application reliability.
Watch: Ingestible capsule samples gut bacteria
A biocompatible, 3D-printed device safely captures and transports bacterial samples along the entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.
KNF introduces next generation of Laboport pumps
Pump manufacturer KNF has introduced a new series of Laboport pumps including models N 96, N 820 G and N 840.