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Breakthrough in blue: Scientists develop improved natural dye from algae
According to its developers, phycocyanin (PC), which is a protein in algae, can reportedly be used as a blue food colorant that potentially replaces synthetic emulsifiers.
Recycled tires boost railway track strength while cutting waste
To confirm the effectiveness of these tire-derived rubber shock absorbers, the team installed track sections with the rubber underlay alongside conventional track sections at a live Sydney Trains freight line for a direct comparison.
3D printer turns banana peels into coffee mugs, transforming food waste into everyday items
The FOODres.AI Printer can turn food scraps, such as eggshells, coffee grounds and banana peels as well as flower stems into objects such as coffee mugs, coasters or small bowls.
Micro seals — Small scale, big impact
These high-precision micro components are indispensable in vital devices such as anesthesia and respiratory equipment and meet stringent requirements for hygiene, safety and reliability in modern medicine.
ASHRAE and UNEP launch sustainability assessment tools for refrigeration and air-conditioning plants
Easy-to-use tools help refrigerating and air-conditioning plants improve performance, reduce emissions and promote energy-efficient, sustainable operations.
Pizzas, parcels and payloads — Drone delivery gets a major FAA clearance
Even though the drone delivery concept has fallen by the wayside in the public’s perspective, engineers have been hard at work to ensure that when drone delivery gets the all-clear, the technology is ready to soar.
How a drone delivering medicine might just save your life
Trials in Australia and internationally have shown the enormous potential for drones to work with existing health services to deliver medicine, medical equipment, pathology samples or provide surveillance in medical emergencies.
Southco adds new options to Its E5 line of cam latches
Southco is adding two options to its E5 line of quarter-turn cam latches — the protected cams and adjustable grips — opening up a variety of new functionalities.
New hydrogel adheres underwater, strong enough to hold 139 pounds
The hydrogel material is capable of instant, strong and repeatable adhesion across diverse surfaces and underwater.
AI tool turns drone images into real-time disaster maps for emergency responders
CLARKE relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and drone imagery to assess damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure in mere minutes.
Safer nonstick coating that reduces reliance on ‘forever chemicals’
The new material repels water and grease as well as traditional nonstick coatings, but with significantly lower amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which is a family of chemicals that have sparked environmental and health concerns.
Solar drone soars for 3 days
The drone completed 73 hours of live testing, culminating in the aircraft meeting energy balance parameters for extended flight operations.
Can phase-change materials supplant compressor cooling technologies?
Learn how phase-change materials are a promising option to complement or even replace traditional compressor-based cooling in particular applications.
Slingshot Aerospace debuts AI agent for spacecraft operations training
The new simulation tool imitates satellite actions in training and simulation environments and is designed to learn and replicate tactics like space warfare maneuvers.
Seaweed powder cuts concrete’s carbon footprint without impacting its strength
To develop this new type of concrete, the team mixed dried, powdered seaweed with cement and reported that the seaweed-fortified cement has 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.
Battery bricks bring on the heat
Electrically conductive firebricks store and deliver extreme heat using renewable electricity supplied to a thermal battery.
All in! arburgSOLUTIONworld: Everything to deliver customer success
Visitors to the K 2025 trade fair will glean valuable information from ARBURG on topics such as sustainability, digitalization and automation, and discuss issues facing plastics processors.
Magnetic micro-robot promises to dissolve kidney stones with less discomfort
The robot strip is a 1 mm x 1 mm x 12 mm filament composed of a hydrogel and elastomer blend that is loaded with urease, which is an enzyme that can break down kidney stones, and that features a small magnet at one end.
Toothpaste with human hair protein promises to repair enamel and prevent decay
According to the toothpaste's developers, keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can reportedly restore enamel and prevent early tooth decay.
How to reduce the hidden environmental costs of supply chains
The infrastructure that supports global supply chains — ports, highways, railways, data servers — has expanded dramatically, increasing the distance goods travel from production to consumption to disposal. These “supply chain miles” are a major contributor to ecological degradation.