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New Aerospace Test is a Green Alternative to Explosive Testing
Sandia National Laboratories has successfully demonstrated a new and more environmentally-friendly method to test a rocket part to make sure its avionics can withstand the shock from stage separation during flight.
Dutch Will Use Wind Power to Green Airports, But Solar Is the Future Elsewhere
Holland’s four biggest airports aim to use 100 percent renewable electricity starting in 2018.
Melt Pressure Transmitters with ASF (Advanced Safe Fill) Materials
Achieve Superior Linearity with GP:50’s ASF Series Melt Pressure Transmitters. The ASF Series features a unique design that incorporates an extremely small capillary tubing to transmit the media pressure to the strain gage sensor and mating electronics.
New Technique Could Ramp Up Mass Biodegradable Plastic Production
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jiangnan University have discovered a step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic that could improve the properties and overcome the obstacles in the way of manufacturing this plastic commercially.
Travels on the Road of Automotive Safety Engineering
A look at how automotive engineering has helped us to stay safe.
Soybean Oil-based Tires Could Soon Hit the Road
The tread compound based on soybean oil keeps tires pliable in changing temperatures, enhancing the vehicle’s grip on the road surface.
Flood-Prone Houston's Drainage Grid Is "Obsolete"
The system is designed to drain 12 to 13 inches of rain per 24-hour period, said an environmental law professor at Rice University, calling that an "obsolete" standard.
Talking Drones
Amazon's new drone patent will enable drones to request information or respond to questions posed to them by humans while making deliveries.
Progress Posted in European SOFC Project
Single cell, coatings, sealing and stack design technologies developed in Europe were tapped to produce a high-performance 1 kW SOFC stack.
Static Electricity Science
Our understanding of static electricity is evolving, with implications for product development, materials safety and even space exploration.
Robot Priests Available for Funerals
Funerals in Japan may never be the same thanks to a code update that allows Softbank humanoid robot Pepper to chant sutras while beating a drum.
Dermatologist Designing Wristband To Alert Wearer to Potential for Sunburn
Called the Eclipse RX, Matthys believes that the band will encourage users to take part in outdoor activities while simultaneously taking care of their skin.
A Virtual Vision of the Border Wall
It’s widely known that President Trump is intent on building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. What might such a structure look like?
ENZ Photocatalysts Enhance Solar-to-Hydrogen Generation
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
Xcel Asks to Retire 660 MW of Coal Capacity in Colorado
Two coal-fired generating units would close a decade earlier than planned and be replaced with wind, solar and natural gas generating capacity.
Lessons from French Engineers as Houston's Recovery Begins
Gulf Coast energy assets are of strategic national importance and will require significant federal investment to mitigate risk. A few pointers from the French might not hurt.
Processed Foods: The Good, the Bad, and the Healthy?
There are a few different levels of processed food, and some of them are actually good for you.
Safer 3D Printing
As 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, concerns continue to linger about the release of nanoparticles while the device is in use, possibly affecting the health of users. According to a recent study, researchers have devised a way to eliminate the release of nanoparticles in a number of these printers.
Chemical Found in Popular Club Drug To Treat PTSD
Military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may get some relief in the shape of an ingredient found in the popular club drug Ecstasy, thanks to a recent “breakthrough therapy” designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Even Treated Scrubs Don't Fight Contamination
Despite wearing scrubs outfitted with antimicrobial properties, health care workers’ clothing still became contaminated with bacteria, according to a recent study.