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  • Diode Harvests Ambient Infrared Energy

    A metal-insulator-metal diode captures infrared waves with zero applied voltage, a passive feature that switches the device on only when needed.

  • Watch: Using AI to Diagnose Disease

    By training computer software to understand clusters of phrases in radiologist reports, researchers have taken a first step toward developing a medical application for computer vision.

  • Radio Astronomy Gets a Boost From Standard Telecom Network

    Researchers have demonstrated a new technique to reliably transmit a stable frequency reference over a standard fiber optic telecommunications network, expanding possibilities for radio astronomers.

  • Watch 3D Bioprinting with In-air Microfluidics

    The chip-free platform manipulates microscale liquid streams in the air and could be used to repair damaged tissue.

  • IllustrisTNG: The Next Generation for Universe Simulation

    A new model of the universe is the most advanced simulation of its kind, designed to provide fresh insights into mysteries such as the origins of magnetic fields and the distribution of heavy elements and dark matter.

  • Quick Detection Method for Early HIV Diagnosis

    While simple and affordable, the test is also sensitive enough to detect HIV when the virus level in blood is very low, allowing for earlier diagnosis.

  • Former Google, Facebook Employees Join Together to Battle Tech Addiction

    Driven by a desire to right some wrongs, a few former employees of tech giants such as Google and Facebook have joined together to battle tech addiction.

  • Transmission Line Moves Ahead with Partner Agreements

    The project will cross Arizona and New Mexico to interconnect with 14 existing substations along a 360-mile path.

  • Demonstration and Commercialization of Thermal Crude to Chemicals (TC2C™) Technology

    Saudi Aramco signed a three-party Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with CB&I and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) to scale up and commercialize their Thermal Crude to Chemicals (TC2C™) technology.

  • China Passes U.S. as Largest Crude Oil Importer

    China imported 8.4 million barrels per day compared with 7.9 million b/d for the United States.

  • An Algorithm to Help Identify Vulnerable People During Natural Disasters

    Because older adults living at home experience significantly higher fatality rates during natural disasters, according to the World Health Organization, researchers have designed an algorithm to locate vulnerable persons.

  • Sweden’s HYBRIT Strives For Coal-free Steel Production

    A coalition in Sweden looks to break ground on a pilot project aiming to produce steel without the use of fossil fuels. The HYBRIT project looks to replace coking coal, which is traditionally needed to make ore-based steel, with hydrogen.

  • Robot Barista Debuts at Japanese Cafe

    Joining an ever-growing list of robots capable of performing tasks such as bartending and cleaning homes is a robot barista capable of both brewing and serving coffee to customers in a Japanese cafe.

  • Watch: Solving the World’s Most Challenging Problems

    In this edition of the Engineering360 news brief, we look at some of the ways that engineers are solving some of the most challenging problems facing the world today.

  • Video: ACS Salutes Black History Month

    The American Chemical Society salutes Black History Month with a variety of resources for reporters, students, teachers and others.

  • Watch: Startup at High Efficiency Al Production Plant

    Compared to the world average, the new technology will use 15% less energy in aluminum production and have the lowest carbon dioxide footprint.

  • Delaying the Inevitable: Marine Corrosion Prevention

    Corrosion is as unstoppable as the tides and has been a challenging factor in marine engineering throughout human history. This has led to multitude corrosion resistance strategies that are often deployed together for the optimal corrosion resistance.

  • Harley-Davidson Rolling Out Electric Motorcycle

    According to a January 30 press release, American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is on target to launch its first electric motorcycle within 18 months.

  • Tiangong-1 Space Station Expected to Crash Back to Earth this March

    Uncertainty surrounds the precise timing and location of atmospheric reentry, but it is not expected to present a significant danger to person or property.

  • Electric VTOL Competition Is Taking Off

    The skies may soon be filled with electric VTOL vehicles. Joby Aviation, the California-based startup, has secured $100 million in Series B funding to continue development of an electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVOTL) air taxi.

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