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Asphalt May Solve a Big Butt Problem
Asphalt mixed with cigarette butts can handle heavy traffic and also reduce thermal conductivity. The product could be useful in reducing the urban heat island effect common in cities.
Approaching Zero Defects in Aerospace Manufacturing
Denver-based Bron Aerotech has “moved the needle” in developing a remarkably effective surface protection film tape, BA 6866, for aircraft assembly, including assembly of aluminum fuselage skin panels
Excitement for Science Class Contagious, Could Influence STEM Careers
Researchers believe this trend in contagious excitement can also spark an interest in careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Environmental and Mathematics) fields.
Technology to Improve Appearance
Because, according to the researchers, women in particular aren’t always aware of their true body shapes, they tend to dress in items of clothing that are unflattering. To combat this, the researchers developed digital avatars to mimic the body types of study participants using TC2 Body Scanners.
Cassini to Begin its Final Orbits Around Saturn
The spacecraft will make five passes around the ringed planet beginning next week
U.S. Army Tests Augmented Reality for Training
The Synthetic Training Environment will be one part of the military’s plan to reduce overhead and improve flexibility in training.
Video: Moon’s Magnetic Field Lasted Billions of Years Longer than Previously Thought
A lunar rock study could lead to implications for the habitability of other moons and planetary bodies.
New Coil-Over Springs for Racing Purposes Released
Hyperco has announced the expansion of its Dual Rate UHT Coil-Over Springs product line with two new spring designs.
Wind Power Investments Reached $13B in 2016, DOE Says
In 2016, wind energy contributed 5.6% of the nation’s electricity supply, and 29-37% in Iowa, South Dakota and Kansas.
Portable Diagnostic Detects Diseases in 15 Minutes
The D4 assay is produced by inkjet-printing an array of antibodies onto a glass slide with a non-stick polymer coating.
Natural Gas Exports Set to Grow Through 2018, EIA Says
The country's status as a net exporter is expected to continue past 2018 because of growing U.S. natural gas exports to Mexico, declining pipeline imports from Canada and increasing exports of LNG.
DOE Report: U.S. Wind Sector Soared in 2016
Growth in U.S. wind power capacity continued in 2016, with additions nationwide totaling 8,203 MW.
"Hot Spots" Likely to Blame for Atlantic Coast Sea Rise
University of Florida researchers say the entire U.S. Atlantic coastline is vulnerable to hot spots that may amplify the severity of coastal flooding.
Reinforcing Stereotypes in Film
An analysis of movie scripts finds that gender, race and stereotypes are created and reinforced in films.
Lead Levels Still High in Recently Replaced Pipes
With the recent drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, continuing to make headlines, many utilities are responding to a deteriorating water infrastructure by removing sections of aged pipes responsible for lead contamination.
Premium, High-Performance Zinc-Free Hydraulic Fluids Improve Compatibility with Zinc-Containing Fluids and Environmental Impact
Phillips 66 created Ashless Ecoterra Hydraulic Fluid to specifically address the need for an environmentally hydraulic fluid that could be used in projects near bodies of water.
7-Eleven Japan and Toyota Agree to Work on Hydrogen Concepts
The two companies aim to contribute to what they say will be a low-carbon and hydrogen-based society by introducing vehicles and power generators to be developed by Toyota.
Hear That? Listening for Bridge Defects
The system consists of a push-cart that drags multiple strings of brass balls along the concrete. The balls produce different acoustic frequencies when striking delaminated concrete.
Moving Into 3D Parts Printing
A look at the ins and outs of 3D parts printing, including printers, materials, design considerations and more.
Robots Capable of Washing Hospital Beds
Researchers, in conjunction with hospital employees, are attempting to design and create a robot that will help hospital employees with the time-consuming and cumbersome task of cleaning patients’ beds.