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Promising Future for New, Implantable Titanium Alloys
Biomedical applications have long utilized austenitic stainless steels, titanium alloys and cobalt-chrome-molybdenum alloys for their excellent mechanical properties and sufficient biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. However, long-term biomed implants have demonstrated that these materials may be less than ideal.
Watch: This Widely Used Pipe Repair Technique May Pose Health Hazards
Cured-in-place pipe repair was invented in the 1970s and involves inserting a resin-impregnated fabric tube into a damaged pipe and curing it in place with hot water or pressurized steam.
Climate Change Linked to Future Uptick in Premature Deaths
Left unchecked, climate change could cause approximately 60,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths worldwide in 2100, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Using NMR to Assess Food Quality
Brazilian company, Fine Instrument Technology (FIT), has designed a device that can analyze both the chemical and physical condition of fruits, olive oil, grains, milk and meat all within a matter of seconds.
Solenoid Diaphragm Liquid Pump is Flow-Tight
The pump uses spring tension in the linear solenoid drive to keep it flow-tight in both directions when turned off.
PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation
PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Video: Shrinking, Expanding Robots
Researchers have developed a method for designing telescoping structures that can bend and twist; applications include animation, fabrication and robotics.
Watch: Slug-Inspired Medical Bio-Glues, Battery-Free Cellphones and Etch A Sketch Circuits
Slug-inspired medical bio-glues, battery-free cellphones and Etch A Sketch circuits.
Video: Watch a Robotic Eel Sniff Out the Sources of Pollution in Water
Researchers have tested the prototype robot in Lake Geneva for salt using conductivity and temperature sensors
Video: Navy 3D Prints Submersible Hull
The prototype is the first in the Navy’s planned on-demand and disposable vehicles.
Minco’s New SmartHeat SLT Thin-film Heaters Save Both Space and Weight
Minco’s SmartHeat SLT (self-limiting technology) heaters provide an efficient and effective alternative to traditional temperature management in aerospace, defense and medical applications.
Tomahawk Comes Home In Order to Return Stronger
About halfway through their service life, Tomahawk missiles are returned to the factory for maintenance and the integration of new capabilities.
SCANA and Santee Scrap "Uneconomic" Nukes
Analysis showed the project would not be finished until 2024 and would end up costing Santee Cooper customers $11.4 billion. SCANA pulled its plug on the project shortly after.
Tallest Wind Turbine Yields 9 GWh in First Year
This output from the Nordex N131/3300 unit in Germany was achieved against the backdrop of an average wind speed of 6.1 m/s.
Surface Sourced from Springtail Skin Repels Liquids
A liquid-repellent surface treatment was inspired by the insect, which has skin textures with doubly reentrant cavities, keeping them dry.
Utility CEO Warns of National "Disaster" from Natural Gas
"I've spent a lot of time down in D.C. talking to everybody that will listen to me, so why don't I just tell you what I've been telling everybody: I think our country is heading for a disaster, okay?"
Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician
A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.
Southern Nuclear Takes Over Vogtle Project Management
The scope of the service agreement includes engineering, procurement and licensing support from Westinghouse, as well as access to Westinghouse intellectual property needed for the project.
EPC Contract for Wind Catcher Transmission Line
Once completed, the Wind Catcher Tie Line would deliver energy from the Wind Catcher wind farm in western Oklahoma to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
Global Solar Atlas Now Details Pacific Potential
Detailed solar maps are publicly accessible via the web-based Global Solar Atlas tool facilitated by the World Bank.