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Open-access dataset of antiviral chemical compounds may accelerate COVID-19 solutions
CAS, a research division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), is working in collaboration with research and technology organizations from around the world to devise solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning with the creation of a dataset of chemical compounds with antiviral properties.
One hour to COVID-19 detection with CRISPR-based assay
The rapid test can be performed in any lab using off-the-shelf reagents and is sufficiently sensitive to detect the presence of as few as 10 coronaviruses in a microliter of fluid samples.
Market forecast: Oil and gas pump sector on trend to expand
Rising at a compound annual growth rate of 3%, the market is estimated to reach $10.43 billion by 2026, up from $8.46 billion in 2019.
Comprehensive product program meets relevant safety requirements
Altech sells Bernstein products renowned for the development of safety switches and sensors.
Partnership aims to enhance offshore inspection
Depro AS, a provider of tools and equipment for remote operations, and VideoRay LLC, a manufacturer of underwater, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), announced a partnership to develop lighter and less expensive equipment for underwater operations, primarily in the oil and gas industry.
Next-gen push nuts help reduce friction, wear and noise
Engineers are faced with many challenges when selecting fasteners for a design. When one of the components to be located and assembled is a shaft or tube, it can be even more complex.
Tsubaki torque limiter sprockets ensure uninterrupted conveyor operations
A complete assembly providing both the Tsubaki torque limiter and sprocket together as one unit.
COVID-19 providing rare opportunity to study sealife
COVID-19 has provided a rare moment of silence for the world's oceans and a unique research opportunity.
Ancient solutions to modern flight problems
Researchers from the University of Bristol found that flying dinosaurs could provide solutions to modern flight problems.
Virginia Tech engineers develop emergency ventilator adapters
VT engineers developed and prototyped an adapter that would convert bipap machines into ventilators.
Researchers reveal findings about BP oil spill impact on the Gulf 10 years later
Marine scientists from the University of South Florida have conducted a comprehensive study of oil pollution levels in the Gulf of Mexico in the years since the British Petroleum Deep Water Horizon oil spill in 2010.
Ultrashort pulsed laser speeds composite component manufacturing
The new technique utilizes a laser to create holes in CFRP parts and cure mechanical inserts into place, enabling faster throughput and enhanced strength.
Is your industrial dust collector a compressed air guzzler?
Some dust collectors run much more efficiently, which can reduce compressed air consumption by 70%.
Tandem treatment removes endocrine disruptors and retinoids from wastewater
The process couples chemically enhanced primary sedimentation of sewage with acidogenic fermentation of sludge.
A smarter plain bearing developed by igus
The intelligent bearing warns of specific wear level, enabling machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance.
Survey: The impacts of COVID-19 on automotive R&D
A survey of original equipment manufacturers and suppliers examined R&D budget cuts, trends in outsourcing versus in-sourcing of R&D activities and impacts on different domain and technology areas related to the pandemic.
Thaioil using emissions control tech at Sriracha Refinery
Thai Oil Public Company Limited (Thaioil) has signed an agreement with Haldor Topsoe A/S’s to license Topsoe’s SNOX solution to remove sulfur and nitrogen oxides and dust emissions from their Sriracha Refinery in the Chonburi province in Thailand.
NASA finds Earth-size exoplanet orbiting a habitable zone
The rocky planet could support liquid water and potentially life.
Glass flakes in pharmaceutical packaging could be causing patient deaths
The presence of glass lamellae in borosilicate glass packaging is an issue the pharmaceutical industry is just beginning to properly address.
Remove heat four times faster than copper
Pyroid® HT is an engineered carbon product with thermal conductivity of 1600 W/mK, which is four times greater than the value for copper while weighing 75% less.