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Carnivorous Plant Inspires Nanostructure Coating
The carnivorous pitcher plant is the inspiration for a new nanostructure surface coating developed to fight biofouling in Australia.
3D Printing for Tissue Repair
Researchers have shown that a thin optical fiber can be used to 3D print microstructures, which could enable new ways to repair tissue inside the body.
Measuring Mechanical Properties of 2D Monolayer Materials Achieved
Researchers have succeeded in characterizing the mechanical properties of free-standing single-atom-thick membranes of graphene.
For the First Time, AI Beats Humans at Reading Comprehension
For decades, researchers have dreamed of training computer systems in language comprehension. Now, that dream could be one step closer to reality thanks to the efforts of Chinese tech company Alibaba and Microsoft.
Boeing Reveals Hypersonic Demonstrator Aircraft
Designed to reach top speeds above Mach 5, the demonstrator would nearly double the SR-71’s top speed of Mach 3.3 (3,540 km/hr or 2,200 mph).
3D Printing Could Make Rail Cars Lighter and Quieter
The EU-backed project aims to develop lighter, more reliable, more comfortable and quieter rolling stock.
Field Trials Document Energy Crop Potential in the U.S.
The bioenergy potential of switchgrass, Miscanthus, sorghum, energycane and prairie mixtures was evaluated in long-term trials.
Montana Coal Will Fuel Japanese IGCC Power Plants
Shipments are expected to start by the end of 2019 and reach up to one million metric tonnes in the final contract year.
'Tiny Trash' Initiative Making Big Difference in Recycling
The waste reduction effort involves replacing participants’ trash bins with blue recycling containers with a smaller trash receptacle attached to them.
Deepwater Horizon Payments Continue Eight Years After the Disaster
Since the 2010 accident in the Gulf of Mexico, BP has spent around $65 billion in cleanup and related claims. That total could grow by $3 billion in 2018.
New Catalyst for Recycling Carbon Dioxide
Development of an efficient carbon dioxide reduction electrocatalyst offers enhanced scope for converting this greenhouse gas into value-added chemicals and fuels.
Balloon-borne Infrasound Sensors Detect Explosions
Researchers demonstrated the use of a solar-powered hot air balloon for detecting infrasound, which is sound of very low frequencies, below 20 hertz and not audible to humans.
China Develops 'World's Largest' Air Purifier
In an effort to improve overall air quality for those living in the Chinese city of Xian, Chinese officials have recently unveiled what is thought to be the world’s largest air purifier.
Watch: the Arkyd-6 Space Resource Exploration Mission
Asteroid-mining company Planetary Resources announced the successful launch of the Arkyd-6, containing a demonstration of technology designed to detect water resources in space.
Materials for Aerospace and Sports Inspired by the Mantis Shrimp’s Club
This finding will help the team develop ultra-strong materials for aerospace and sports industries.
DC-DC Single-output PCB-mount High Voltage Module
Single-output high voltage modules with a wide input voltage range are designed and built utilizing state-of-the-art power-conversion topology.
Enhancing Light Absorption by Graphene
Improved light absorption would enable manufacturers to use graphene in light detectors, touchscreens, glucose testing meters and water filtration systems.
Skin Conformal Cardiac Electrodes Inspired by Grasshoppers
The soft, elastic electrode allows signals from the heart and brain to be recorded in high quality.
Easy to Implement, Long-range Wireless Connections
A long-range transceiver wireless module features a best-in-class range of over eight miles with sustained data rates 200 to 1,500 times higher than competing protocols.
Data Collection System Supports the Smart Grid
A real-time, brokerless and message-oriented middleware system interfaces and interconnects the digital and physical assets of a smart building.