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Microbots capable of cleaning radioactive waste
In an effort to clean up the radioactive isotopes left behind by nuclear power plants — either following a spill or as runoff in wastewater — a team of scientists from the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, in the Czech Republic has developed self-propelled microbots that are capable of removing radioactive uranium.
U of Michigan to anchor a $300 million innovation center
The new university research facility could serve up to 1,000 graduate and senior-level undergraduate students in a range of high-tech innovation disciplines.
What are you doing mid-century? This 40-something nuke could still be in service
Units 3 and 4 would be authorized to operate until July 19, 2052 and April 10, 2053.
Video: Fuel cell and battery drive heavy duty truck
Equipped with a 90 kW proton exchange membrane fuel cell and a lithium-ion battery with 100 kWh capacity, the truck offers a range of 150 to 250 miles.
Tiny robots can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated water
Researchers have developed a tiny, self-propelled robot that can remove radioactive uranium from contaminated wastewater.
Here's Puerto Rico's 10-year, $20-billion electric grid plan
The plan is intended to rebuild damaged facilities to higher standards, increase the system's overall reliability and improve the quality of life for residents on the island, which is in its thirteenth year of economic recession.
Paralyzed volunteer can 'write' again thanks to mind-reading AI
A fully paralyzed volunteer had his thoughts and handwriting come to life with help from mind-reading artificial intelligence (AI).
MIT has developed self-assembling robotic blocks
A team from Massachusetts’s Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed self-assembling, autonomous robotic cubes.
Blood self-collection device evaluates radiation exposure
A self-administered blood self-collection device has been engineered to quickly estimate a person’s exposure to radiation after a nuclear accident or attack.
Transforming single-use plastic into value-added products
Single-use polyethylene is converted into value-added high-quality liquid products by a catalytic upcycling process.
University engineers develop a bionic leg for amputees
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed what they are calling a bionic prosthetic leg for amputees.
Sempra advances LNG export goals with Mitsui MOU
The MOU includes Mitsui's potential purchase of one-third of the capacity of Cameron LNG Phase 2, as well as the potential offtake of around 1 Mtpa of LNG and equity participation in a future expansion of ECA LNG.
Robots love the Deprag SFM
The Deprag E-SFM is a screwdriver-function-module with an electronic stroke. There are many different variations and designs. This system is especially well-suited for integration with lightweight-robots, due to its low weight.
How do aircraft brakes work?
Aircraft brakes stop a moving aircraft by converting its kinetic energy to heat energy by means of friction between rotating and stationary discs located in brake assemblies in the wheels.
NYC's gateway airports get a $4.5 billion infrastructure infusion
The New York-New Jersey Port Authority board of commissioners approved plans to spend roughly $4.5 billion for improvements at its three airports in the New York City metropolitan area.
Artificial pancreas a viable option for type 1 diabetics
A six-month randomized, multi-facility trial demonstrated that an artificial pancreas system can more effectively control blood glucose levels in patients with type 1 diabetes than conventional treatments.
'Artificial leaf' sustainably produces syngas
Inspired by photosynthesis, researchers are using sunlight, rather than fossil fuels, to produce syngas.
Tech recruiting firm uses face-scanning algorithm to make hiring decisions
Some U.S. companies are reportedly using artificial intelligence (AI)-based face scanning algorithms to make hiring decisions.
This innovation could cut soot emissions from diesel engines
The system is able to fine-tune the fuel-air mixture in an engine to the point of eliminating between 50% and 100% of the soot.
4 game-changing medical technology innovations from the past decade
A convergence of technologies drives medical device design as biomedical engineers exploit 3D printing, robotics and other disciplines to benefit diagnostics, health monitoring and disease treatment.