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UV-curing adhesives see the light
The UV-curing mechanism can be applied to several types of chemistries; there are UV-curing acrylics, epoxies, silicones and cyanoacrylates to name a few.
Hotel in China uses facial recognition tech on guests
Guests staying at the FlyZoo Hotel in Hangzhou, China, can access their rooms and the hotel elevators through facial recognition technology, according to reports.
Study: Smartphones do not affect how much time families spend together
This is the first time that a study has been conducted on the way smart technology, like the smartphone, has affected the way families spend time together.
Video: Reduced-scale solar geoengineering offers climate moderation benefits
Relying on solar geoengineering to halve the warming produced by doubling CO2 was calculated to moderate changes in water availability and temperature.
Pilot program aims to turn energy hogs into revenue sources
Green Mountain Power has launched an 18-month pilot program to demonstrate how an ice storage facility at a Vermont hospital can work as a distributed energy resource.
Study: Fast robots may demoralize human co-workers
According to Cornell University-led research, when robots defeat humans in contests with monetary prizes, humans tend to expend less energy on their efforts because they feel less competent than the robots, which, in turn, leads to an overall dislike of the robots — findings that could eventually impact human-robot relations in the workplace.
More robots being shipped to non-automotive companies
The automotive industry, long a leader in robotics implementation, has seen shipments slowing down; non-automotive companies, by contrast, have seen a 41% increase since 2017.
Video: Air Force completes first unmanned fighter jet test flight
The “Loyal Wingman” could eventually be used for surveillance, support and even as a weapon in the future.
Food scientist confirms that double-dipping is unhygienic
A food scientist confirms what has long been suspected: double-dipping food is unhygienic.
How does a non-spreading line blind help you?
Learn the major advantages of using a Strahman Non-Spreading Line Blind over a traditional spectacle blind.
HVDC line could export Iowa wind energy to eastern markets
The project would cost around $2.5 billion and could enter service by 2024. Local, state and federal approvals would be required before construction can begin.
Online reviews can help in future urban planning
The vast amount of reviews can complement the work done by planners who interview and do surveys.
Video: The role space will play in 5G roll out
The European Space Agency’s 5G initiative would use satellites to extend coverage and data transfer for next-generation wireless communication.
Bel Power Solutions to exhibit at the 2019 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit
Bel Power Solutions has announced their participation at the upcoming Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit from March 14 to 15 in San Jose, California.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon completes successful landing and recovery
The success of capsule’s test flight bodes well for human spaceflight launched from U.S. soil.
Advanced composites production for automotive, aerospace engineering
New approaches to the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced polymer offer comparable performance to existing composites solutions at reduced cost.
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.