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Florence Damage Estimates Are Nearly $17b in NC
The state budget agency said that three categories drive approximately 80% of the direct and indirect damage estimates: business, housing and agriculture.
Study Links Autism to Air Pollution
According to a new study, small children exposed to fine particles (PM2.5) from industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust and other outdoor pollution sources have an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
China Unveils Gait Recognition Software
Authorities in China will debut another surveillance tool that determines personal identification based on how a person walks.
Latest Seismic Imaging Techniques Overcome Obstacles Associated with Near-Surface Anomalies
Localized near-surface geological anomalies complicate seismic depth imaging, however, the latest Q modeling and Q-compensating imaging techniques help overcome challenges associated with these anomalies. They address issues with seismic wave absorption and phase distortion and provide for increased image clarity.
Fuel Cells Tested for Ship Propulsion
Two Hydrogenics 30 kW proton exchange membrane fuel cells will be used to assess the operation and control of a megawatt-scale propulsion system.
A Green Approach to Recovering Rare Earths from Fluorescent Lamps
The metals are recovered from discarded lamps by means of chelator chemistry instead of the harsh acid extractants commonly applied to dissolve valuable materials.
Toward an Environmentally-friendly Concrete
Environmentally-friendly methods for producing concrete without cement are being developed. One such method makes use of fly ash, which results in a product strong as traditional concrete and also offers greater resiliency to acid damage and temperature extremes.
Nutrient Recovery from Seafood Processing Effluent
The system recovers nutrients, proteins and fats for use as fish feed in microalgae cultivation and other applications.
Optical Metrology Delivers Precision Engineering to the Production Floor
Used on the production line, in metrology labs, or integrated into factory automation, Zygo technology enables fast and precise measurements allowing engineers visibility to process stability for almost instant corrective action.
Locating Subjects in Surveillance Footage Using Soft Biometrics
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of locating a subject appearing in surveillance footage based on description rather than on facial recognition.
Skip the Sutures in Favor of Laser-Activated Silk Nanosealants
Laser-activated nanosealants may offer a more biocompatible tissue repair option than sutures or staples.
Facial Recognition Tech Proving Useful in Unexpected Markets
Facial recognition technology isn’t only meant for capturing criminals. In fact, the presence of the technology is being felt in some unexpected industries.
Contact Lens Created to Treat Corneal Wounds
The inner surface of the scleral lens incorporates donor limbal mesenchymal stromal cells deemed more therapeutic than the amniotic membranes currently used.
'Robotic Cowboy' Herds Cattle
A robot capable of herding cattle from the pen to the processing plant has been created by beef producer Cargill Inc.
Study: The Molecular Makeup of Organic Aerosols
A clearer picture of the chemical composition of organic aerosols was obtained using a combination of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Watch: Ford Reveals Secrets That Make All-New Focus Safest Yet
The fully automated process modernizes ancient blacksmith techniques, using furnaces, robots and lasers to craft car parts that help keep drivers and passengers safe.
The First Mars Helicopter Will Fly with Swiss DC Motors
The Mars helicopter technology will pave the way for many future scientific and exploratory missions to Mars. Similar robots could serve as flying eyes for future rovers, exploring the surroundings and finding the best route for the rover.
Reversible Adhesive Simplifies Electronics Recycling
Originally formulated for dental use, the thermolabile adhesive is easily removed.
Tool Inspired by Beagles Sniffs Out Email Scammers
Researchers from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering and a Silicon Valley-based email security company have developed a new visual analytics tool to help law enforcement track and stop email scams.
A Phthalate Substitute Promises Safer Plastics
An alternative plasticizer that doesn’t leach out of polyvinyl chloride is under development.