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Beresheet blasts closer to the moon
Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft successfully bumped itself into a longer orbit around earth, bringing the plucky craft closer to the moon.
New flow control valve to be showcased at Bauma 2019
Webtec will be showcasing their new hydraulic combination valve for mobile machinery applications at the world’s leading trade fair for the construction, building material and mining machine industries from April 8 to April 14 in Munich, Germany.
US attempts to calm fears over 'killer robots'
Following word that it is searching for a partner to help upgrade its current aiming systems, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced that humans will continue to make the final decision surrounding whether armed robots can shoot at a target.
Laser probe uses optical polarization to pinpoint melanoma
The inexpensive tool provides the required measurements without needing complex lenses or cameras, and generates an easily interpreted numerical result similar to that of a thermometer.
Low-temperature, low-pressure geothermal technology receives funding from BEV
A modular geothermal system with lower thermal requirements than conventional systems may help geothermal technology increase its market share. The manufacturer is now backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a reputable venture capitalist firm.
Researchers to test if waste materials could insulate buildings
In an effort to help the U.K. construction industry cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025 per a government directive, researchers from the University of Bath are attempting to determine if certain waste materials could be a suitable alternative for building insulation.
NYPD using pattern-detecting algorithm to help solve crimes
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is solving crimes with help from pattern-recognition software, according to a number of reports.
Armstrong unveils new IPS 4000 controller for multi-pump installations with variable load demands
The automation solution is designed for commercial HVAC pumping stations of up to 8 pumps and 16 zones.
Watch: Smart house for a smart mouse; team creates smart home to study mice behavior
The house, called Autonomouse, was created to help the researchers study how the mice react to living in a smart home.
NASA plans first all-female spacewalk
Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain will exit the International Space Station on March 29. This marks 35 years after the first woman, Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya, performed a spacewalk.
Jammed flight control led to aborted takeoff, accident report finds
High winds caused an elevator control to jam, preventing the aircraft from rotating as it rolled for takeoff.
Coalition proposes green infrastructure in place of a border wall
A coalition of scientists and engineers are proposing an alternative to the much-debated wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Thermal stress maps speed drought prediction
A new monitoring method based on thermal stress identifies the onset of drought faster and more accurately than other methods.
A safer vehicle for vaccine delivery
The self-sterilizing and dissolving nanosilver-loaded microneedle patch inhibits microbial pathogen growth at the insertion site.
Tech companies in China in search of "good looking" tech workers
Following criticism last year for using sexist recruitment language in job advertisements, Chinese Tech companies seem to be at it again, according to reports.
Beating hospital-acquired bacterial infections with bioactive glass
A new type of antimicrobial material is synthesized using a process similar to centuries-old stained glass techniques.
Emerson adds three new models to Copeland Scroll KA compressor lineup
The models are designed for low- and extended medium-temperature refrigeration applications.
Laser removes graffiti from historic Italian bridge
The wand used at Ponte Vecchio is the first laser that can remove graffiti, according to the supplier.
Elastomer seals – How to avoid the trade-off between purity, plasma resistance, and high temperature performance
Perlast Helios is composed of the new FFKM material family, which offers excellent sealing performance at high temperatures without affecting other key material properties.
EIA: Natural gas and solar will dominate new power capacity
Natural gas and solar photovoltaics are likely to dominate new electric power generating capacity through the middle of the century.