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Highly reliable heat pumps keep you cool all summer long
Lennox International expanded its line of single stage heat pumps with two new models that incorporate their proprietary Quantum Coil technology.
Academic publisher publishes first machine-generated book
Academic publisher Springer Nature has published what is reportedly the first machine-generated book.
Simple guidelines for efficient farm-duty motors
Motors for agricultural applications need to be durable and reliable in the harshest conditions.
Smart spacesuits and solar surfing highlight NASA’s latest investments
The agency is funding 18 new studies focused on early-stage space technologies.
Amazon begins 3 renewable energy projects
The projects are part of the online retail giant’s goal to power 100% of Amazon Web Services with renewable energy.
Fast materials screening reveals MOFs with high hydrogen storage capacities
A databank of nearly 500,000 candidate materials was computationally screened for those having promising hydrogen storage capacities.
Motion controls for animatronic puppet shows
The shows feature mascots in an multimedia, layered-animation animatronic and video theater, which requires careful automation control and audio-visual choreography.
Video: Malware can counterfeit cancer on medical images
Malware can be designed to tamper with medical scans for a variety of nefarious reasons.
Researchers create 3D-printed hollow propeller blade for environmentally friendly shipping
An EU-funded project is developing hollow propeller blades for ships using lightweight and high-performance materials, according to reports.
Company claims its AI-based system can predict ship collision risks 15 minutes before an actual collision
A system for predicting ship collision risks using artificial intelligence (AI) created by Japanese tech company Fujitsu can predict collision risks fifteen minutes before they happen, according to reports.
Watch: 3D-printed soft robot can physically and socially interact with elders
Researchers from Purdue University have created a 3D-printed soft robot that could one day care for the elderly.
Five features to look for in particulate matter sensors for air quality monitoring
Identifying elevated PM levels and taking remedial actions such as improving air filtration systems can prevent the health risks posed by PM.
Flying cars are environmentally viable only in certain circumstances
For short commutes, however, they are not suitable.
Meet Blue: The robot that may help you around the house someday
University of California, Berkeley researchers have created Blue, a human-friendly, affordable robot that may someday be able to help people with those mundane household tasks so we humans have time for more important things.
Grocery stores in Thailand using banana leaves to package produce
To cut down on the use of plastic packaging, grocery stores in Thailand are packaging produce in banana leaves.
City awards contract for $1 billion water project
The 12-year project was stipulated in a 2014 Consent Decree with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Student creates fashion accessory line from discarded billboards
Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) are turning old billboards into a line of fashion accessories.
US crude oil production hit a record in 2018
U.S. crude oil production has increased over the past 10 years, driven mainly by production from tight rock formations using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
Simple battery pack assembly and robust, efficient batteries with Norseal PF compression pads
Reducing battery weight and size can also bring down vehicle materials costs and improve driving range.
Researchers develop hate crime reporting app
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed an app that lets people report incidents of hate.