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New tool determines impact of homemade explosive devices
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut (EMI) in Germany have developed a software tool that reportedly calculates the impact of homemade explosives used in terrorist attacks.
3D sensor supports fully automated milking system
The times when farmers would sit on a stool to milk the cows are over.
Watch: Rapid diagnostic targets Lassa and Ebola viruses
The low-cost test can be tailored to identify specific viruses from certain regions and requires only a simple heat block and basic supplies to operate.
Watch: GI tract coating engineered to deliver drugs, block glucose
A synthetic film engineered at MIT temporarily coats the small intestine to streamline targeted drug delivery, prevent glucose absorption or enhance digestive processes.
Video: Tests of 3D-printed nuclear reactor components underway
Researchers are refining the design of a 3D-printed nuclear reactor core and advancing the additive manufacturing technology needed to build it.
Video: Fiber optic resources for STEM teachers
The Fiber Optic Association has expanded its free resource offerings for STEM teachers and parent/student projects.
Guide covers industrial Ethernet cable field testing
The complimentary guide outlines a comprehensive approach to reduce start-up and operational problems related to copper and fiber cabling.
Clean steam generator improves hospital sterilization processes
The system reduces the risk of wet packs and offers a solution for high-quality steam dryness in hospital sterilization processes.
Wearable sensor detects dangerous nitrogen dioxide
Researchers developed improved wearable sensors with gas nanocomposites that can detect nitrogen dioxide.
Study: Significant water savings can happen without revolutionary changes in tech or laws
Researchers from North Arizona University conducted a study that found targeted efforts to annually increase water efficiency in industries and regions across the U.S. would lead to significant water savings.
Watch: A matchmaking service for utilities and battery providers
CBI Battery Match presents systems specifiers and integrators for utility and renewable energy companies with potential lead battery partners before linking them directly with battery manufacturers.
Portable sensor provides quick detection of lead in water
The portable lab-on-a-chip eliminates the delays associated with water quality testing in conventional laboratory settings by returning results in minutes.
New mask features fans, HEPA filters
Tech giant LG Electronics has developed an air purifying face mask for the coronavirus era.
How VPPs can help manage an increasingly electric future
Virtual power plants can optimize distributed energy resources, especially as more renewables and vehicles are factored into the grid.
ETO gas exposure prompts 700 lawsuits against medical sterilization company
A medical device sterilization company has been accused of improperly handling the dangerous gas.
10 robots ready to join the human workforce
Joining the human workforce ranks are robots acting as teachers, servers, surgeons, nurses, cooks, caregivers, police officers and more. Following is a list of just a few job titles with robots poised to take over tasks.
New high temp baking enamel qualified for use on agricultural equipment exhaust system component
The baking enamel balances extreme corrosion resistance, flexibility, chemical resistance, mechanical durability and superior adhesion over long-term exposure to high temperatures and thermal shock cycles.
Team develops new method for manufacturing fish oil, fire retardants
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a method for manufacturing higher quality fish oil, fish proteins, fish gelatin and flame retardant materials.
Engineers from USC develop robot with UV disinfecting wand
Researchers from the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California are modifying an existing robot to enable it to disinfect hard-to-reach surfaces.
Alberta hyperloop project moves closer to reality
Transportation startup TransPod signed an agreement to build an infrastructure project.