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What Can Electric Linear Actuators Do For Me?
Some devices are simply omnipresent in our society. The electric linear actuator is one of them, though we may not realize it.
New Wireless Sensors Could Gather Health Data of Bedridden Patients
Healthcare professionals may soon be able to better monitor patients that have been confined to their beds as the result of illness or injury thanks to small skin-like sensors that can be affixed to patients, collecting health data such as temperature and blood pressure.
Creating a Switchable 2D Platinum Ferromagnet
Researchers from the University of Groningen have induced ferromagnetism in a thin film of non-magnetic Schematic of platinum transistor with paramagnetic ionic liquid gate. Source: L. Liang, University of Groningenplatinum by use of a field effect generated by gating through a medium called ionic liquid.
Study Finds that Food Packaging May Impact Nutrient Absorption
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, have determined that food packaging may have a negative impact on the operation of the digestive tract according to a new study.
To Colonize Mars, Tesla Unveiled a Secret Tool
This week, Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, showed on his Instagram account a tool to be used to design the capsule (ship) that will take people to Mars.
Portugal’s Renewable Power Generation Exceeded Total Consumption in March
Portugal’s energy needs were completely provided by renewable sources in March, according to a press release from the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN).
New Method for Biofuel Production Developed from Mushroom Farming
National University of Singapore (NUS) engineers have recently discovered that the bacteria TG57 can convert cellulose to biobutanol when isolated from the waste that is created when farmers gather mushrooms.
Oura Health Ltd. Wins the Reputable Red Dot Design Award for its New Oura Ring Wellness Wearable
Today, a jury of 40 independent design experts awarded the Finnish wearable health tech company Oura Health Ltd. with the prestigious 2018 Red Dot Award for product design for its new Oura rings.
Underwater Geolocation Technique Takes Cues from Nature
Marine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy.
Expediting Visual Representation of Seismic Data
The amount of seismic data produced and the computations required to gain valuable insights into resource potential during oil and gas exploration requires an exceptionally fast and flexible graphics processing unit (GPU). To address these needs, NVIDIA® has entered the market with their industry-leading Multi-GPU technology.
Where Does Surplus Inventory Come From and What Happens to It?
Surplus inventory is often talked about but not always clearly defined. What is it? Where does it come from? Why is selling surplus a good idea? Here are answers to your surplus questions.
Environmentally Safe Oil Sands Extraction Technology
A unique method utilizes proprietary solvent to recover up to 99 percent of heavy oil and bitumen contained in oil sands feedstocks. The process incorporates a patent-pending liquid fluidized bed to continuously mix the solvent and crushed ore at mild temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius.
Report: Divert Foreign Aid to Dumpsites in Developing Countries to Fight Plastic Pollution
Considering that the majority of ocean plastic waste comes from developing countries without waste management programs or with mismanaged programs, experts believe that developed nations should divert part of their budgets for foreign aid toward helping those countries improve their waste management efforts.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Plant Vaccines Engineered to Replace Chemical Pesticides
Environmentally friendly RNA-based vaccines are being developed to protect plants from diseases and pests.
Study: Ride-hailing Apps Contributing to Traffic
While traffic is expected in major metropolitan locations like New York City, a recent report reveals that the issue is worsening in there -- with traffic slowing by 20 percent -- due in part to the growth in popularity of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft.
40 Electric Trains Are Headed to Sweden
Bombardier says it signed a contract worth about $452 million.
Solar Energy Shines as Global Investment Rises in 2017
A new U.N. study says that China saw some 53 gigawatts of capacity added in 2017 – more than half the global total – and $86.5 billion invested.
Watch: Microfactories Designed for Sustainable E-waste Management
The world's first e-waste microfactory has the potential to reduce the vast amount of electronic waste heading into landfills.
Spend 12 Nights in a Luxury Space Hotel Space for $9.5 Million
The life of an astronaut on the International Space Station is typically work, exercise, rest and repeat. But what if the requirements to be a NASA astronaut were, to say the least, minimal? We could all become astronauts. The Aurora Station, considered the "first luxury hotel in space," may be what we are looking for.