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A New Kind of Paper that Can be Reused Multiple Times
A new type of paper — developed by researchers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing Tech University and Northwestern Polytechnical University (all in China) — that can be erased and printed on many times could have potential consequences for the environment.
Four Aerospace Developments to Look for in 2018
From Virgin Orbit’s new small satellite launching rocket to a stratosphere-breaching solar-powered aircraft, 2018 has a busy launch schedule filled with flight tests and product rollouts.
Pizza Hut, Toyota Join Forces to Develop Self-driving Pizza Car
With the goal of providing more efficient pizza delivery services, Pizza Hut and Toyota have teamed up to create self-driving pizza cars.
Broccoli + Bacteria Kills Certain Cancer Cells
Engineered probiotics can target and kill colorectal cancer cells in the presence of a substance found in some vegetables.
Scientists Improve Welfare of Lab Animals with Systematic Analysis of Nontechnical Summaries
Scientific evaluation of the AnimalTestInfo database identifies new opportunities for animal welfare in the area of animal testing.
Examining Bolt Threading
There are a variety of ways to create the threads of a fastener, but the most common by far are the cutting and rolling methods.
Boeing Reveals a New Cargo Drone Prototype
The electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) unmanned cargo aerial vehicle (CAV) will serve as a flying test bed for Boeing researchers to advance autonomous technologies for future aerospace vehicles.
7 Materials that Only Exist or are Made in Space
Here are several examples of materials that are not made or cannot be reproduced on earth. Many of these "space materials" have unique structures and properties.
Shipboard Waste Heat Recovery System to Be Demonstrated
Waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine will be captured and converted into approximately 50kW of gross power.
10 Memes that Sum up Life as an Engineering Student
Life as an engineering student can be hard. A lot of students will be returning back to school in the next week or so if they haven't already. Hopefully, these funny memes will help the transition from break mode to school mode!
Study Examines Power Grid Impact of a Nuclear Detonation
The EPRI report says that such an event would release electromagnetic pulses that could disrupt electricity flow without the widespread physical destruction and radioactive fallout from ground-targeted nuclear attacks.
Alabama Lures Auto Plant with $370m in Incentives
Production of Toyota and Mazda models is expected to begin by 2021 and the plant will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually.
Researchers Developing New Material to Prevent Wind Turbine Damage
Often exposed to extreme climate conditions that can erode efficiency, wind turbines are in the midst of getting a makeover thanks to researchers from Spain's Universitat Jaume I of Castellón
Online Tool to Help Users Recognize Symptoms of Alcohol Disorders
Although only roughly 10 percent of people with alcohol disorders get treatment, the institute hopes that the online survey will, through technology, make it easier for others seeking treatment.
Why Prefabricated Construction is Changing the World
Prefabricated construction is slowly gaining market share, fueled by its cost-effectiveness as well as its ability to reduce project timelines and offset the need of a skilled workforce.
Want to Climb Like Spiderman? The Secret is in Gecko Toes
Some animals, such as geckos, can easily climb up walls and across ceilings. But currently, no material exists that allows everyday people to scale walls or traverse ceilings as effortlessly. Now, scientists say a dry adhesive could someday make it easier to defy gravity.
Optical Materials for Space Optical Systems and Excimer Laser System
An optical material with a minimum refractive index and a spectral range of 120-7,000 nm can be processed into prisms, lenses and windows used for thermal imaging systems, space optical systems and excimer laser systems.
In Coffee News: A 'Green' Coffee Maker and Ink from Coffee Grounds
The way we make coffee and what we do with spent coffee grounds are being revamped — both to the benefit of the environment.
NYC to Oil Majors: "Drop Dead"
New York City's pension funds could divest from fossil fuel investments. At the same time, the city is suing oil majors for alleged damages due to climate change.
Safety Board Finds Cause of Fatal Air Crash
The report underlines the risks of continuing an unstable approach to a landing, which is on a safety watchlist.