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Making Rejected Livers Viable Again
Considering the length of time patients have to wait for a liver transplant thanks to factors such as high demand versus limited supply, the problem is compounded by the number of livers that are rejected as “unsuitable for transplant.”
EverClean Improves SHEERFILL Architectural Membrane in All Environmental Conditions
It has been more than 45 years since Saint-Gobain introduced SHEERFILL Architectural Membrane. Today, more than 70 million square feet of SHEERFILL is installed globally.
Hyundai Making it Possible for Passengers to Listen to Different Music in the Same Car
In news that will likely change the face of the traditional car trip, Hyundai has revealed first-of-its-kind technology that will enable passengers in the same car to listen to different music, all at once.
Researchers Highlight the Value of Human Wastewater for Developing Countries
Unsettling though it may sound, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign see the value in human waste in terms of promoting agricultural sustainability and economic independence in certain regions of the world, so much so that they created a model to demonstrate the parts of the world that most stand to benefit.
3D-Printed Concrete 'Lotus House' Explores Sustainable Methods of Construction
Washington University in St. Louis looks to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, waste and material usage of traditional construction methods.
Study: Robots Will Not Displace Teachers...For Now
If there was ever fear that teachers might one day lose their jobs to robots, they can now breathe a sigh of relief thanks to recent findings from a study led by robotics professor Tony Belpaeme from the University of Plymouth and Ghent University.
Mysterious Russian Satellite Behaving 'Abnormally'
Concern over the appearance of a mysterious Russian satellite demonstrating "very abnormal behavior" is alarming some in the U.S., according to a State Department official.
Police Take to the Internet to Solve Crime
Hoping to solve a fatal hit-and-run case, Washington State Police turned to social media for help and subsequently transformed a Reddit user into an amateur detective.
How Will the Gig Economy Affect Engineering Careers?
A look at career freelancers, opportunities for engineers in the gig economy and the plusses and negatives of this career path.
Euchner’s Decentralized, Hybrid Approach to Machine Safety
Prevention or reduction of industrial accidents involving workers and machinery are manageable with appropriate safety procedures, controls and products.
Bending Spaghetti to Better Understand Crack Formations and Control Fractures
How pasta bending could enhance multifiber structures, engineered nanotubes and even microtubules in cells.
Lithium Metal Batteries Double the Performance, Improve Safety
The longer-lasting batteries could be drop-in replacements for current lithium-ion technology.
Medical-grade Ethernet Magnetics Help with Healthcare Safety in Equipment
Pulse Electronics has introduced a new part qualified to UL 60601 standard.
Mazak to Showcase Hybrid Additive and Subtractive Processing Machines at IMTS 2018
Mazak will display their new Done In One® part-processing machines at IMTS 2018 with their new Hybrid Multi-tasking series. These new machine tools combine additive and subtractive processes into a single machine so that complex parts can be manufactured in a single setup and program.
Study: Some Public Servants More Likely to Feel the Heat of Global Warming Than Others
Some government workers may feel “the heat” of rising temperatures associated with global warming more than workers in other industries, according to research from MIT and Harvard University.
Chips, Sensors and Lasers Used to Study Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Researchers are attempting to develop methods to battle bacteria resistance. The latest development comes from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST).
Scientists Reveal Possible Method for Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere
In search of a method for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby slowing the rate of global warming, a team of scientists led by Professor Ian Power of Trent University, Ontario, Canada, has discovered a possible solution.
Standard Wi-Fi Can Detect Bombs, Weapons and Chemicals in Bags
To operate, the system needs a Wi-Fi device, outfitted with two or three antennas, that can be incorporated into existing Wi-Fi networks.
Video: Medical 'Microbreweries' Identify Exposures to Radiation
The system could be used to one day alert workers in nuclear power plants or victims of nuclear disasters to high radiation exposure.
How to Prevent Cartridge Heater Failure and Extend Heater Life
Cartridge heaters are constructed either with standard heating coils that are inserted into ceramic tubes, or for high watt densities swaged cartridge heaters are available. While these look identical, the internal construction is quite different.