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3M Introduces Elastic Blend Nonwoven Tape for Improved Conformability, Skin Breathability
The 3M™ Single Coated Medical Extended Wear Adhesive Nonwoven Tape on Liner is a pressure-sensitive adhesive that offers omnidirectional stretch for superior conformability and breathability.
Uber Patents Tech that can Detect when Passengers are Inebriated
A patent has been filed by ride-hailing service Uber for technology that would use machine learning to determine whether or not a passenger is inebriated.
Joint Venture to Pursue Offshore Wind in California
The partners will work to obtain the site lease from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and on securing a grid connection.
Graphene-based Bolometer Can Operate at Any Temperature
Researchers from MIT, Columbia University and Raytheon BBN Technologies have created a new bolometer that doesn’t require low temperatures, a revolutionary development for electromagnetic radiation measuring.
People Mover for LAX Moves Forward as Financing Is Announced
Fluor is the managing partner of the design-build joint venture team, which includes Balfour Beatty, Dragados and Flatiron. The 2.25-mile-long people mover could open in 2023.
Study Finds Plastic, Other Debris in British Mussels
Human debris in the shape of plastic and other material has been found in an overwhelming number of mussel samples from British waters as well as those already in the supermarket, according to research from the University of Hull and Brunel University.
Automation to Hit Smaller Cities Harder than Larger Cities, According to Study
The study, conducted by a team of researchers from MIT and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, asserts that job loss thanks to automation will hit smaller cities harder than larger cities due to the types of jobs that dominate in those different geographic locals.
Watch: BionicFlyingFox is the Latest Robot from Festo's Bionic Learning Network
The BionicFlyingFox is Festo's latest addition to its Bionic Learning Network's robots that mimic biology. Developers studied the motion of the flying fox to replicate its flying characteristics. Using a combination of onboard electronics and an external motion-tracking system, the BionicFlyingFox is capable of semi-autonomous flight in a defined space.
The World’s Strongest Coffee is Headed to Space
Astronauts have to leave behind a lot of worldly possessions and habits when they go into space. But one earthly tradition will no longer have to stay behind – a nice cup of coffee.
Watch: New Method Measures Free Energy in DNA Molecules and More
This method gives new insights into just how free energy is created and used.
Extreme-pressure Drill Fluid Conditioner
A proprietary extreme pressure drilling fluid conditioner acts to protect drilling strings operating in extended reach laterals. The dark powder is highly dispersible in both water and oil-based muds providing for enhanced lubrication and corrosion inhibition to extend the life of the drill string.
Therapeutic Device Attaches Directly to Damaged Heart
Therepi, a new device for heart attack patients, is designed to mitigate the cardiac events that can lead from a damaged heart to heart failure — by attaching directly to the heart tissue itself.
Fashion Brand and Fashion Tech Firm Collaborate on Sustainable Clothing Line
As a considerable worldwide industrial polluter, the fashion industry is thought to be responsible for 1,715 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year, as well as producing 92 million tonnes of solid waste and consuming 79 billion cubic meters of water annually.
Data on Ancestry Site is Hacked
As privacy concerns deepen amid the recent capture of an alleged serial killer, using genetic data from a Florida-based ancestry website, news has emerged in recent days that data from other ancestry websites is likely vulnerable to hacking.
Watch: This Simple Technology Can Turn Fog Into Drinking Water
The technology is expected to work at a low cost, both in terms of capital equipment and energy.
Watch How Water is Harvested from Desert Air
A water harvester using metal-organic framework technology extracts water from air every day and night cycle at low humidity and low cost.
Six Things You Should Know About Colorless Polyimide Technology
Based on advances in colorless polyimides (CPI), a foldable smartphone display is expected to hit the market shortly, with major manufacturers in a race to be first.
Scientists Lobby for Life-Saving Emojis
A team of international scientists are campaigning for the addition of an earthquake emoji to the collection of emojis already available on digital devices the world over, in an effort to hasten the spread of information about earthquakes, thereby potentially saving lives.
Solar Rooftop Systems Mapped in Major US Markets
A new online tool allows consumers in major U.S. markets to view which homes in their neighborhood have solar, which company installed the project and the price of the system.
Satellite Data Confirm the Effectiveness of Southern California Air Pollution Programs
Analysis of satellite monitoring data provides clear evidence that California’s tough clean air programs are working to reduce emissions of fine particle pollution throughout the state.