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Using mine waste to create high-quality lithium-ion batteries
Lithium Australia has developed a method to reduce the energy footprint and the cost of battery production.
Video: Goodyear unveils flying car concept tire at Geneva Motor Show
The tire can be used both for driving on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
NTSB team completes first review of Boeing 767 crash data
Directors from the Office of Research and Engineering and the Office of Aviation Safety completed an initial review of the cockpit voice recorder as part of the NTSB’s ongoing accident investigation.
Phosphogypsum waste as a source of rare earth elements
The U.S. can source crucial rare earth elements domestically by exploiting waste generated by phosphoric acid production.
Study: Proof of a bygone groundwater era on Mars
Evidence of a hydrological history is provided by images captured by the European Space Agency's Mars Express probe and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Foundation announces initiative to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers
A foundation that funds science projects and research recently announced a $25 million initiative to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
New ESPEC rain spray chamber helps meet your spec requirements
This video demonstrates water-spray testing methods complying with IEC standard 60529 (Ingress Protection or IP/IPX).
Spinning artificial muscles with spider silk
On exposure to 70% relative humidity, silk quickly shrinks and twists, demonstrating a trait which could be of use in artificial muscles and actuators.
Windex Vinegar to be packaged in 100% recycled ocean plastic
Household cleaning supply manufacturer S.C. Johnson & Son is preparing to relaunch a popular home cleaning product in packaging composed entirely of recycled ocean plastic — a world’s first, according to the company.
Welding method merges metal and glass
The method uses picosecond-duration laser pulses to join the two seemingly incompatible materials.
Scientists create UK's first underwater shipping noise map
Marine scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have created what is considered the U.K.’s first underwater shipping noise map.
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Crystar FT® silicon carbide membranes for filtration applications
Crystar® FT membranes, using porous re-crystallized silicon carbide (R-SiC), have everything a liquid filtration membrane needs.
Black oxide finish for extended service life steel bearing components
A German bearing manufacturer is now supplying bearings with a black oxide finish for increased performance in wind turbine gearboxes and other critical applications.
As Japan restarts its nukes, LNG imports fall
Eight years after the Fukushima accident, Japan has nine operating nuclear units back online with a total electricity generation capacity of 8.7 gigawatts.
Startup creates AI software that detects shoplifters before they steal
A Japanese startup has created artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of detecting potential shoplifters.
Company using facial identification tech on weapons
A software company based in California has found another use for facial recognition technology that involves weapons identification.
Fast food chain employs AI at the drive-thru
Built on real customer recordings, the system reportedly improves order accuracy, eliminates pressure on human workers and alleviates labor shortages.
Aerogel material masks objects from heat-sensing cameras
An aerogel film composed of DuPont Kevlar fibers was combined with a phase-change material to realize the desired shielding properties.