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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.
A quiz for future engineers
Students aged 7-19 who may be engineers in the making are invited to take the Meet the Future You quiz to examine different engineering career options.
Gas line project was 'done wrong' and led to disaster
The NTSB faulted Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for "deficiencies in management and oversight" that led to overpressurization of a natural gas distribution system.
Duke Energy will seek license extensions for 11 nuclear reactors
The company said it expects to submit the license renewal application for Oconee Nuclear Station in 2021, followed by its other nuclear stations.
3 supply chain management theories to know
A bit of insight into a few of the most important theoretical frameworks can go a long way toward establishing supply chain best practices and putting organizations on the path to success.
Wearable monitors elderly, calls for help during emergency
Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania, working jointly with researchers from the Department of Geriatrics at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), are attempting to devise a system for monitoring the health of the elderly that will send out alerts to their contacts or an ambulance in the event of an emergency.
Watch: Water innovation hub wins $100 million funding award
The Hub is intended to focus on early-stage research and development for energy-efficient and cost-competitive desalination technologies and for treating nontraditional water sources.
Using coffee grounds to sustainably dye fabrics
The coffee-based dye is a potential alternative to the two million tons of chemicals and synthetic dyes used annually in the textile industry.
EIA projects 50% rise in world energy use by 2050, led by Asia
Most of the growth is focused in regions where strong economic growth is driving demand, particularly in Asia.
Self-sterilizing polymer quickly kills dangerous hospital microbes
The hydrophilic polymer inactivates viruses and bacteria in minutes and could find wide application in hospitals and other clinical settings.
NASA orders 6 Orion spacecraft from Lockheed Martin
Another six spacecraft can be ordered for later missions as well.
13 W thermal gap filler is ideal for higher power applications
When placed between heat generating components and a nearby heat sink, the silicone-based material completely fills air gaps between uneven components, board protrusions and recessed areas.
Pollutants from pot: VOCs and cannabis cultivation
Air samples collected in four cannabis growing facilities in Nevada and California were analyzed to determine which chemicals are emitted during the growth and processing of these plants.
Oil-free rotary screw compressors
Available in horsepowers from 50 to 450 hp, Kaeser’s two-stage oil-free air compressors are designed to deliver oil-free compressed air for food, beverage, chemical, medical and other demanding applications.