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New material may pave the way for lighter weight body armor
The nanoscale material is reportedly the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer, and it features roughly 100 trillion mechanical bonds per 1 cm2 — the highest density of mechanical bonds ever achieved.
AI tool identifies fake news with 99% accuracy
The researchers used different machine learning techniques to build their model, which scans news content to issue a judgment of whether a news source is legitimate or not.
Materials innovations sparked from agricultural waste
Any time a waste stream can be converted into useful material, there is potential to make a profit as well as reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Because of this, research in reusing agricultural waste has become a growing field.
Forecasting US hydropower under climate change
The implications of future climatic trends for hydroelectric power capacity in the U.S. have been analyzed.
ROLEC’s technoBOX (IP 66) plastic enclosures — Now with more accessories
The enclosures can now be specified with front plates, hinges, case feet, mounting plates, supporting rails, cable glands and external mounting brackets.
Steute Meditec at the Arab Health in Dubai: A look ahead to the user interfaces of the future
A new foot switch concept, wireless signal transmission and an easy-to-clean, hygienic enclosure will be on display.
Advantages of automated pH measurement
When measuring pH, precision is essential. By installing automation, engineers and technicians can significantly enhance pH measurement consistency.
New Seco Helical Milling Cutter delivers three times longer tool life
The new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part.
Impact of occupant behavior on residential heating energy demand
Examine behavioral drivers of heating energy demand and how sensors can provide enough resolution to capture hour-to-hour shifts in load.
Ant-inspired e-nose promises to sniff out food freshness, disease
The device, called the “Ant-nose,” relies on antenna technology to create an artificial sense of smell that its developers suggest could potentially match or exceed both human and canine olfactory abilities.
AHR Expo 2025 returns to Orlando
While the focus of the show is HVAC/R, almost all aspects of the built environment are represented at the expo, including plumbing, piping, hydronics, heating, cooling, controls, tools and software.
TÜV-certified training program for functional safety experts
International certification course qualifies participants as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for electrical and fluid power systems in just five days.
Key Technology launches high-capacity vibratory conveyors for cutting-edge food handling
Conveying up to 100,000 lbs of product an hour and available in widths more than 10 ft, Key’s Iso-Flo, Impulse, Zephyr and Marathon vibratory conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and other specialized food handling functions.
Mosquito Shield cuts malaria transmission rates
The spatial repellent dubbed the Mosquito Shield is a new tool that reportedly reduced malaria infections by one-third when used in conjunction with insecticide-treated nets.
Medical-grade adhesive tapes: Enabling advanced healthcare solutions
Adhesive Applications’ mission is to provide innovative adhesive tape solutions that address the evolving needs of the medical industry.
New skin cream promises to prevent, treat skin cancer
The cream features a unique drug that has shown promise for inhibiting skin cancer formation and also for treating early-stage conditions in organ transplant patients who are given immunosuppressive medications in a bid to prevent organ rejection.
From Earth to orbit (Jan. 26 - Feb. 1)
Perhaps for the first time in 50 years, space programs are exciting again. These technologies a redefining humanity's physical and electronic reach - and perhaps laying the path for a future among the stars.
Artificial plants clear the air indoors
In addition to feeding on indoor carbon dioxide, these devices also generate a small amount of electricity.
Mitsui Chemicals develops Diffrar optical polymer wafer for AR glasses
Equipped with outstanding optical properties, these optical polymer wafers offer users of AR glasses a wider field of view (FOV).
Safety and monitoring: Non-negotiable priorities in green hydrogen production
Requirements that are essential for effective hydrogen production operations include the implementation of comprehensive safety protocols, utilization of effective sampling and monitoring systems, and the selection of suitable materials.