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Sinking Tower Could Get a Pricey Fix
Engineers are proposing boring up to 300 steel and concrete micropiles down to bedrock to help stabilize a 58-story San Francisco tower.
Whispering Gallery for Light Leads to More Efficient Solar Cells
Leveraging the principles of a whispering gallery, a new nanoscale coating for solar cells has been developed that will allow absorption of about 20 percent more sunlight.
Federal Funds Are Awarded for Infrastructure Repairs
More than a fourth of the total amount will be used to repair damage in Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Reading a Person's Thoughts and Feelings Using Combination of AI and Sensors
If audio tech company Dolby Laboratories has its way, humans will be more transparent than ever before thanks to a combination of new technology that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors.
This State Just Ordered 83 Unsafe Bridges to Be Closed
The bridges will remain closed until they are in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and standards.
Watch the First Passenger Ship to Use a Rotor Sail
Use of the rotor sail is expected to cut fuel consumption and also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 900 metric tons annually.
Pathogen Levels Underestimated by Water Safety Checks, According to Report
According to a report from Brunel University London, deadly bacteria in drinking water storage tanks — the kind found on roofs or in public building basements —is often overlooked by traditional health and safety tests.
Experts Speaking Out Against EU Proposal That Would Grant Robots 'Personhood'
A group of 156 legal, technology and commerce experts are speaking out against a European Parliament proposal that would declare special legal status for robots — a move that would pardon manufacturers for the actions of their machines.
French Soil Decontamination Technique Trialed in Fukushima
A demonstration test of a froth flotation process to decontaminate radioactive soil was successfully carried out in November 2017.
Making Concrete Stronger with Wood Waste
By mixing biochar from sawdust with cement, concrete constructions can be made 20 percent stronger and 50 percent more watertight.
Mini Probe Images Deep Within the Body
With an outer diameter of only 130 microns, the device was designed to study drug-induced hyperthermia, investigate the toxicology impacts of drug-taking and provide insights into different diseases and therapies.
How Minerals are Converted from Inorganic Compounds to Useful Metals
To harvest a valuable commodity, a physical process known as froth floatation is used to concentrate the ore.
Watch: Sweden's Electrified Road Charges Electric Vehicles on the Go
As part of its drive toward carbon neutrality in 2050, the Swedish Transport Administration just opened a 2-km (1.2-mile) stretch of electrified road near Stockholm.
Algae-forestry System Provides Food, Energy and Carbon Capture
The integrated system functions as a carbon dioxide sink while also generating food and electricity.
Watch: Regenerative Dressing Developed for Deep Wounds
The sponge-type dressings are based on hyaluronic acid, a well-researched polymer that stimulates tissue regeneration.
TransMedics, Inc. Receives FDA Pre-market Approval (PMA) for its OCS™ Lung System
The system is now the only approved medical technology for ex-vivo perfusion and assessment for standard criteria lung transplants in the U.S.
Watch EMI and ESD Solved In Seconds
Watch EESeal's short video and see for yourself how you can solve EMI and ESD in seconds.
New Technique Checks Actual Fossil Fuel-related Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Researchers measured CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use in California and compared them to reported emissions, marking the first time such emissions have been independently checked for such a large area.
Uber Introduces New Safety Feature Lineup, Including a 911 Option
The company is testing an in-app 911 calling feature that will be available first for passengers then for drivers.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.