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Suspected Serial Killer Captured with Help from Technology
The arrest this week of a man wanted in connection with the murders and rapes of several victims in the 1970s and 1980s was, in large part, thanks to technology.
Fluor Wins EPC Contract for LNG Export Facility
The facility will initially consist of two trains, each with the capacity to produce at least 6.5 mtpa of LNG per train.
Robots Capable of Conducting Job Interviews: The Future of HR?
Imagine having a life-changing job interview conducted...by a robot. Thanks to Russian startup Stafory, that vision is one step closer to reality with the design of its robot Vera.
Digital Microfluidic System Determines Immunity Levels in Vulnerable Populations
The lab-on-a-chip diagnostic platform gauges the level of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Companies in the UK Sign Pledge to Cut Plastic Pollution
In a bid to reduce plastic pollution, over 40 companies in the U.K. have signed a pact promising to do so over the course of the next seven years.
Chemically Recyclable Polymer May Promise an End to Plastics Pollution
A new polymer engineered with many of the same light weight, strength and durability properties of petroleum-based plastics is also recyclable.
See the Bigger Picture of How Humans Are Changing the Planet
EarthTime enables users to interact with visualizations of the Earth's transformation over time.
Research Sheds Sunlight on Oil Spill Dispersant Efficacy
Sunlight rapidly transforms oil into residues that are only partially soluble in a dispersant’s solvent.
The Growing Importance of Engineering Software
With the emergence of AI, engineering software will likely become significantly more complicated over the next decade. While this will likely lead to an exponential growth in technological innovation, it also introduces the risk that these programs will become poorly-understood "black boxes."
A Ban on Offshore Drilling in New Jersey
Plans for oil and gas production off the Atlantic coast have received opposition at the state level and a recent bill passed by New Jersey legislation sets new precedence. The bill not only bans drilling where the state has jurisdiction, up to three nautical miles from its coastline, but goes one step further prohibiting the development of supporting infrastructure onshore, by banning the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from issuing necessary permits.
Watch: 3D Printed Dentures Filled with Antibacterial Drugs Help Fight Fungal Infections in Denture Wearers
To fight fungal infections, researchers from the University at Buffalo have used 3D printers to build dentures filled with microscopic capsules that release antifungal medication.
Alexa Will Soon Help Teach Kids to be Polite
Concerned that barking demands at Alexa without an accompanying "please" or "thank you" is sending the wrong message to children, small users will soon be encouraged to be polite in their exchanges with the device thanks to a new feature.
This Capital City Is Buying a New Tram Fleet
The first firm order is for 60 trams and is valued at about $206 million.
Electronic Hotel Door Locks Vulnerable to Hacking, According to Research
Electronic door locks in some of the most well-known hotel chains around the world are vulnerable to hacking, according to research from the Finnish cybersecurity and privacy company F-Secure.
Streets of Sydney are Paved in Old Printer Toner
Old printer toner is getting a second life as road asphalt in Sydney, Australia, thanks to a collaboration between Australian company Downer and the Close the Loop organization.
Nanowires May Boost Fire-Resistant Capabilities of Lithium-ion Batteries
The development could also enhance the performance of the batteries as well as protect from fire, which have caused the batteries to make news.
Trial Begins to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Container Ships
Computer vision, LiDAR and perception software will be utilized aboard a shipping vessel.
4 Valuable Pieces of Advice for Women Who Want to Work in STEM, From a Female Intel VP
Last week I had the pleasure of chatting with Intel VP, Sandra Lopez, about cutting-edge immersive media technology. In the presence of such a powerful woman — a vibe I could feel through the phone, and on opposite ends of the country — I felt obligated to share her wisdom with young women aspiring to become engineers or get into the tech field in any capacity.
SABRE: A Hypersonic Precooled Hybrid Air-breathing Rocket Engine
The Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) can operate efficiently from a standing start at sea level all the way to Mach 25 at the edge of space 90 km (56 miles) up before returning to the runway to land.
Silk-based Composites for Fixation of Fractured Bones
A replacement for internal metallic fixation devices that provides adequate load bearing support to enable or facilitate healing is presented. The silk-based composite exhibited a flexural modulus and strength of 13.7 GPa and 437 MPa, respectively, and is seen as a viable bioresorbable fixation device.