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Thin Film Device Converts Waste Heat into Energy
A pyroelectric energy conversion device recovers and converts low-grade waste heat into useable energy with higher energy density, power density and efficiency levels than other forms of this technology.
Imec Chosen to Revolutionize Europe’s Solar Industry
The research hub will coordinate a project to overcome the limitations of perovskite.
Electrify America Names These Vendors to Supply its EV Charging Network
Four charging equipment suppliers will share delivery of more than 2,000 chargers across 484 stations in the U.S.
With Nuke Licenses in Hand a Utility Asks, Now What?
Florida Power & Light will review challenges involving the AP1000 reactor before making its decision on two new nuclear reactors.
Hackers Access Casino Database Through Connected Fish Tank Thermometer
Using an internet of things (IoT) connected fish tank thermometer, hackers were able to access an unnamed casino’s high-roller database.
Researchers Discover Enzyme Capable of Digesting Plastic
As concern for plastic pollution mounts, scientists have discovered a naturally occurring enzyme capable of digesting certain plastics in a matter of days versus the hundreds of years it would take to break down otherwise.
Reversible Zinc Metal Anode for Aqueous Batteries
A rechargeable water-based zinc battery could offer a low-cost, safe alternative for consumer electronics, cars and electrical grid storage.
The Impact of Social Media on Scientific Research
A group of conservation scientists and ecologists have recently determined that communicating research findings via social media — in particular Twitter — led to higher citations in the future.
Aquatic Moss Shown to Mop Up Arsenic
An aquatic moss commonly encountered in northern Sweden has been shown to be an avid consumer of arsenic and a newly discovered tool for remediating polluted water.
A Production Path to Lower Cost BIPV Modules
New customized production line concepts can reduce fabrication costs by 35 percent relative to conventional manufacturing routes.
Microbiopsy Needle for Pain- and Scar-free Skin Sampling
The device designed at the University of South Australia can take 100-200 cells and eliminate the current practice of sampling a 2-3 cm section of tissue.
ETFE Transforms Sign Protection
Not all graffiti ends up on signs. Given the ubiquitous nature of corporate and municipal signage, sign surface protection from the elements, street artists and vandals is a necessity.
New Imaging Platform Detects Cancer Cell’s Drug Resistance within 24 Hours
A team of scientists from VCU Massey Cancer Center and UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have created a microscopy platform that measures a cancer cell’s resistance to drugs.
Predictive Maintenance Sensor System is 100 Percent Maintenance Free
Nikola Labs has introduced a new industrial and manufacturing tool.
NASA Invests in Gravitational Lens Imaging, Laser-Particle Beams and Other Visionary Technology
Twenty-five futuristic technology concepts that have the potential to transform space travel missions have been selected by NASA for feasibility studies.
FDA Gives First Clearance for Autonomous Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy
The first autonomous, artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic system has been authorized for commercialization by the FDA.
Video: Military Researchers Conduct First Combustion Experiment with X-rays
The world’s strongest X-ray source was tapped to conduct spray imaging inside a gas turbine combustor as relevant to the U.S. Army.
Caffeine Serves as Chemical Catalyst for Drug Delivery Systems
Researchers have devised a method to catalyze the formation of polymer materials using a novel, safe-to-digest substance — caffeine. The approach ultimately could be useful for creating new medical devices and drug delivery systems.
MIT Media Lab Project Aims to Replace Politicians with Artificial Intelligence
César Hidalgo, director of the Collective Learning Group at the MIT Media Lab, is working on one disruptive, ambitious and avant-garde project. Its aim is to eliminate the politicians from politics, so national and local decisions can instead be made by artificial intelligence systems.
Cactus-inspired Material Rapidly Soaks Up Water
The material composed of cellulose fibers, agarose cyrogel and microparticles absorbs water nearly 930 times faster than it loses it through evaporation.