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Team develops a material inspired by shells, grapefruit, that is non-cuttable
Inspired by the tough exterior of grapefruit and fragment-resistant mollusks, engineers from Durham University, U.K., and Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU in Chemnitz in Germany, have developed a new material that cannot be cut with machine tools.
How AI is being used to fight COVID-19
AI has figured heavily in the battle against COVID-19 where in the early days of the pandemic, little was understood about the virus.
Video: Integration of hybrid electric drive into a combat vehicle under US Army contract
Integration of a hybrid electric drive onto a Bradley Fighting Vehicle is planned to increase vehicle efficiency and boost power generation.
Membrane material can reduce emissions, energy use in oil refining
The spirocyclic polymer applied to a robust substrate to form membranes separates complex hydrocarbon mixtures through the application of pressure rather than heat.
AGMA offers gearing courses on virtual platform
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has converted six classes that normally occur face-to-face into online, live courses to meet industry demand for distance learning opportunities.
Watch: Water quality sensors styled with human hair waste
A carbon dot sensor synthesized from human hair biowaste provides real-time detection of chlorination disinfection by-products.
Corrosion-resistant gearbox designed for food, medical and pharmaceutical applications
The corrosion resistant gearbox is designed to support the increasing market demand for components that can withstand processing, overspray and cleaning environments.
Solar flow battery teams with tandem cells
High-efficiency perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells combine with aqueous organic redox flow batteries to form a high-performance, stable solar flow battery device.
Save money and increase performance with an innovative thermal management material
Increase speed, efficiency and reliability of electronic components by keeping them cooler with Pyroid® HT.
Putting pressure on perovskite solar cells
Compression was demonstrated to improve perovskite solar cell stability against photoinduced halide segregation.
Wearable medical sensors drawn with pencil and paper
A variety of medical sensors drawn on paper with a common graphite pencil can be applied to skin in a do-it-yourself approach to device design.
Medical grade epoxy offers thermal conductivity and electrical insulation
The biocompatible and non-cytotoxic epoxy withstands aggressive chemical sterilants, radiation and repeated cycles of autoclaving.
Study: Coral genetics could create healthy coral reefs that can survive climate change
Researchers from Columbia University found genetic differences in some coral types that make them more tolerant of warm temperatures.
SPIROL expands Shop.SPIROL.com platform to include disc springs
Visitors can also view or download 2D drawings and 3D models directly from the e-commerce site.
Fresh air or quiet? An innovative device allows for both
Loudspeakers reduced noise coming through an open window by 10 decibels.
Keep your indoor air quality breathe-easy, safe, and compliant
Micro Air's dust, fume, smoke and mist collection equipment facilitate a “breathe easy,” safe work environment.
Tiny, light responsive robots could one day be used to purify water
Researchers from Eindhoven University for Technology created a tiny plastic robot made of responsive polymers that moves under the influence of light and magnetism.
Team develops hard coating to protect surfaces in the food processing industry
Engineers and food scientists from the University of Missouri have developed a durable coating that prevents the spread of foodborne germs on food processing surfaces.
Janggu assists genomic deep learning
A new universal programming tool streamlines deep learning to aid in the study of genomics.
Chemical engineer develps surface coating that kills COVID-19 in just one hour
A chemical engineer at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has developed a coating that can reportedly inactivate SARS CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — in just under an hour.