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Video: Polar ice paints a more precise picture of preindustrial ozone levels
A more definitive determination has been made by analysis of molecular oxygen trapped in polar firn — granular snow that has not yet been compressed into ice — and ice.
Cash prize aims to boost Li-ion recycle rate
A $5.5 million prize is intended to spark innovation in developing methods to collect, sort, store and transport spent and discarded Li-ion batteries.
Video: Microfluidic sensor designed to monitor sickle cell disease
The microfluidics-based electrical impedance sensor characterizes the dynamic cell sickling and unsickling processes in sickle blood without the use of microscopic imaging or biochemical markers.
Exoskeletons in manufacturing: Part 2
Wearable robots could provide greater augmentation of human abilities such as supernumerary limbs, navigation and guidance.
A thin layer of zinc plating has wide effect on fasteners
When it comes to mechanical fasteners such as bolts and nuts, electroplating a steel or iron component with zinc provides functionality and reliability that is more than surface deep.
AI analyzes facial images and DNA evidence, recommends suspects based on genetics
An international team of engineers led by KU Leuven University in Belgium have built an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of scanning through image databases, identifying faces with the potential for being matched with DNA recovered from crime scenes.
Zero-emission ferry to debut this fall in San Francisco
A partnership between SW/TCH Maritime and Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine will expedite the launch of the first zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell ferry, according to reports.
Survey: Travelers overwhelmingly approve use of biometrics at the airport
According to a new study, U.S. travelers “strongly support” the use of biometrics to screen travelers at airports.
New liquid diaphragm pump doubles previous flow rates
KNF has announced a new low pulsation liquid diaphragm pump that delivers up to 12 L/min, almost double previous maximum outputs.
Watch: Small, superconducting magnet generates record magnetic field intensity
Weighing only 390 g, the device is capable of generating a record magnetic field intensity of 45.5 tesla.
Agreement settles TVA coal ash dispute
The settlement requires TVA to remove 12 million cubic yards of coal combustion residuals from its active coal ash ponds at the Gallatin Fossil Plant and remediate the area over the next 20 years.
Officials cite environmental impacts, reject wind project
North Dakota wildlife officials said that the project developer "could not have picked a worse spot in the state" in terms of potential negative impacts to prairie and wetland wildlife species.
Partners green-light $10 billion chemical plant project
The joint-venture received final environmental regulatory approval to build an ethane steam cracker, two polyethylene units and a monoethylene glycol unit.
New chainflex hybrid cables for SEW and Siemens
The hybrid cable is suitable for applications down to a bend radius of 10x diameter in temperatures ranging from -25º C up to +80º C.
OSHA faults Engineer of Record in Florida bridge collapse
OSHA also said that the bridge had structural design deficiencies that contributed to its collapse, and that cracks occurred due to “deficient structural design.”
Watch how metamaterials magnify MRI performance
A new magnetic metamaterial improves both image quality and scan time.
Now hiring: Human drivers for robot trucks
TuSimple begins program to teach truck drivers how to operate self-driving trucks.
AI tool removes biasing information from police reports
San Francisco is preparing to use a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is designed to combat racial bias, according to reports.
NREL challenges students to rethink the energy value chain
The Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition aims to challenge student teams to design and model the most reliable, resilient and cost-effective distributed energy system for campuses, urban areas and other developments.
TTP Ventus expands micropump product line
The LT Series provides in excess of 5,000 hours of continuous operation across a wide temperature range from -25° C to 40° C.