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Solar energy could power this growing steel rolling mill
Lightsource BP will finance, build, own and operate the Bighorn Solar project and sell the electricity it generates to Xcel Energy under a long-term power purchase agreement.
A smart shirt that measures lung function
The smart shirt, dubbed Hexoskin, senses how the fabric stretches as the wearer’s chest expands and contracts.
Saving money, improving efficiency with direct steam injection
Several advantages are realized by the DSI approach; chief among them is cost savings
A weather resistant alternative to ABS
It has mechanical properties that are similar to ABS, but it excels in outdoor applications and harsh environments where parts are exposed to UV light, heat and chemicals.
An EV battery that could last 1 million miles
A moderate-energy-density lithium-ion pouch cell chemistry is expected to power an electric vehicle for more than 1.6 million kilometers (1 million miles).
Team develops artificial skin to enhance VR, assist rehabilitation
Scientists from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have created a soft artificial skin that offers haptic feedback and that is also capable of immediately adapting to the wearer’s movements.
A washing machine filter that dissolves plastic microfibers
A new 3D printed filter created by researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. can degrade and dissolve the plastic microfibers that discharge from clothing while in the washing machine.
Lab-on-a-chip rapidly gauges immune system status for improved diagnoses
By detecting electrical differences between healthy and unhealthy white blood cells, the diagnostic can signal early indicators of cardiovascular disease, inflammation or infection.
Scientists trying to send mac and cheese to Mars
Scientists from Washington State University have devised a method for tripling the shelf life of premade foods like mac and cheese, with possible implications for space travel and military applications.
Small soil-moisture sensor has big impact on water conservation
The flat, thin sensors are expected to save nearly 35% of water consumption and to cost considerably less than commercial sensing systems.
Citing Boeing accidents, NTSB calls on FAA to improve safety assessments
The safety recommendations stem from the NTSB’s examination of the safety assessments done as part of the original design of Boeing’s MCAS on the 737 Max.
Milking robotics, AI to monitor dairy herd health
Ingestible robotic pills designed to remain in a cow’s stomach will use sensors to transmit data on digestive health to a receiver worn around the animal’s neck.
Fluor plans business unit sale in bid to generate $1 billion
The company said that the divestitures are intended to improve its financial stability and allow the remaining businesses to refocus on engineering, construction and maintenance services.
Flexible fuel cell is powered by sweat
The device conforms to the skin and supplies electric power by oxygen reduction and by oxidation of lactate in perspiration.
Rexnord introduces dual detectable material to help food processors mitigate contamination risks
The new material for select KleanTop® and TableTop® conveyor belts can be detected in both metal and x-ray machines.
Researchers printing secret messages in invisible water-based ink
A team of researchers from the Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China, has created a rewriteable paper coating capable of encrypting secret information using invisible water-based ink.
Efficient nanolasers designed to image living tissue
The size of the devices, only 50 to 150 nanometers thick, makes them potentially suitable for in vivo imaging to detect disease biomarkers or to treat deep-brain neurological disorders.
Long-lasting biomedical membranes take cues from human skin
The structure of human skin offers clues to prevent the formation and propagation of cracks that undermine the durability and function of biomedical materials and devices.
Model selects optimal wind farm locations and predicts output a day ahead
The researchers suggest that wind farm builders select locations with low average wind speeds, yet with more consistent and reliable winds.
US Army develops robot to work alongside soldiers
The robot can reportedly carry soldiers' equipment, which according to researchers increases both soldier mobility and lethality.