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High-Performance Barrier Films for Pharmaceutical Drug Containers and Delivery Systems
Saint-Gobain's high-performance fluoropolymer films are each tailored for the intended application, addressing a diverse set of needs from simple disc-shaped closures to highly developed geometries that must undergo lyophilization (freeze drying) or heat sterilization.
Study Warns Just One Piece of Plastic Can Kill Sea Turtles
Ingesting just one piece of plastic can prove deadly for sea turtles, according to new research published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Watch How Counterfeit Drugs Sound False Notes with Musical Sensor
The counterfeit catcher, based on a 3,000-year-old African musical instrument, can be assembled from off-the-shelf or discarded materials.
Nation's Oldest Nuclear Reactor Calls It Quits
Oyster Creek came online on Dec. 1, 1969, making it the oldest commercially operated nuclear power plant in the United States.
United Airlines Plans to Fly Greener Skies
United Airlines is the first U.S. airline to commit to reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, relative to 2005.
Boys Who Play Online Multiplayer Video Games Likely to Score Higher on Math Tests
Researchers from the University of British Columbia will make teenage boys jump for joy with the news that daily playing of multiplayer online video games scores them higher marks on math tests.
Watch: NTSB Report on FedEx Plane Crash, Autonomous Drones, Nanomaterial Production by Flame Spray Pyrolysis
Watch: NTSB Report on FedEx plane crash, autonomous drones and nanomaterial production by flame spray pyrolysis.
Video: Planning for Urban Emissions Control? There's a Google Tool for That
The Environmental Insights Explorer is a new online tool created to make it easier for cities to access, and act upon, climate-relevant data sets.
Are Carbon Nanotubes More than Just a Yarn?
CNT's physical strength has led to predictions of new materials, particularly super strong threads, yarns and cables. Although progress has been made in the laboratory, industrial-scale production of CNTs has been elusive. Are CNT's all hype or will they really someday revolutionize materials science?
Biometric Tool Designed for Fingerprinting Infants
Technology capable of capturing the fingerprints of children and hours-old infants has been developed by researchers from the University of California San Diego.
Exploring the Benefits of Applying Dual-Pitch, Right-Angle Worm Reducers in High-Speed Servo Applications
Certain worm reducer designs, particularly those that use dual-pitch technology, possess many inherent advantages that lend themselves to high-speed servo applications where traditional bevel planetary gearheads are prevalent.
The World’s First Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicle
The Otto Omega, a self-driving truck introduced by Otto Motors at this week's International Manufacturing Technology Show, claims to be the first fully self-driving lift truck.
Report: These 10 U.S. Cities are Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Ten U.S. cities which plan to be 100% powered with renewable energy in the near term are profiled in a new Sierra Club report.
How to Build a Research Base on Mars
Swiss researchers are developing a roadmap for establishing a long-term, self-sustaining research base on the planet.
New Vision-guided Tow Tractor with Rear-facing Sensors
Seegrid has introduced a new self-driving vision-guided tow tractor with reverse motion capabilities.
Lithos Energy Announces Newest Generation of Battery Pack Technology
The technology offers significant improvements including a 23% increase in specific energy compared with previous generations.
Battery-powered Train Will Be Tested in Germany
The train includes four traction batteries and can travel around 40 kilometers, roughly 25 miles.
What do Design Engineers Need to Know About Brushless DC Motor Tech for Precision Motion Control Applications?
A new white paper provides an overview of brushless DC technologies, including various types and shapes, power requirements, batteries and different real-world design options.
Work Begins on $1.3b Ohio Power Plant
The gas-fired power plant will use two natural gas turbines each paired with a heat recovery steam generator and a steam turbine generator.
France Plans to Run Driverless Mainline Trains Within Five Years
By 2023, French railway operator SNCF expects to debut prototypes of driverless mainline trains for both freight and passengers, according to a recent announcement, subsequently including them in scheduled services.