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Healthy Beer
According to researchers, consuming foods and beverages with live counts of probiotics provides more health benefits than consuming foods and beverages without. The current International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics recommendation to achieve the maximum health benefits of consuming probiotics is 1 billion probiotics per serving.
Repurposing Shells
Researchers from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences are investigating different uses for the 7 million tonnes of mollusk shell waste discarded by the seafood industry each year.
Protecting Infants with Race Car Tech
The monocoque chassis construction used to protect Formula 1 race car drivers has been extended to the protection of newborn infants.
Making Biofuels Cheaper Through Genetically-Enhanced Enzymes
By avoiding sticking to the surfaces of biomass, such as corn, it may be possible to lower costs of production of fuels.
Multi-tier Power Outlet Protects Against Accidental Disconnections
The new MEGAElectronics outlets come in either a four or six tier version.
The Evolution of SPP Core-Shell Technology
Restek’s new Raptor Liquid Chromatography (LC) columns combine the speed of superficially porous particles (SPP) with the resolution of Ultra Selective Liquid Chromatography (USLC) technology.
Evaluation Process for Green Roofs Developed Using Earthquake Engineering Math Technique
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found that using a mathematical technique can determine how well green infrastructure works.
As Sea Levels Rise, Roman Concrete May Offer Lessons
Seawater filtering through the Roman-era concrete leads to the growth of interlocking minerals that lend the concrete added cohesion and endurance that often exceeds what Portland cement offers.
Smart Dressing Signals Wound Healing Status
Sensors integrated into a smart dressing fluoresce if certain substances appear in the wound fluid.
Electronic Flowmeter with Vortex Shedding Technology
Burger and Brown Engineering, Inc. designed their Tracer®vm Electronic Flowmeter to provide programmable switch set points that can be activated by flow rate or temperature and turbulent flow rate.
Facility Supports Nuclear Sector Modular Manufacturing R&D
The U.K. facility hosts specialized machining, joining and assembly equipment to develop modular manufacturing techniques for nuclear applications.
Watch: Shell's Monster Vessel for LNG Production
The Prelude FLNG facility is 488 meters long and 74 meters wide, making it one of the largest offshore floating facilities ever built.
Photocatalytic Material Effectively Removes Dye Pollutants
The composite breaks dye down into smaller, harmless molecules using solar energy to promote photocatalytic degradation.
Video: Polymer Takes a Walk
Researchers have developed a new polymer material that propels itself forward when illuminated.
A New Method to Extract Scorpion Venom
Scorpion venom is an important ingredient in medical applications such as cancer research, anti-malaria drugs and in immunosuppressants. A new extraction method could replace the traditional manual methods that are potentially life-threatening.
Researchers Developing Concrete Wood for Construction
Combining wood and concrete in the construction of buildings is nothing new. What is new, according to Swiss researchers, is the approach to combining wood and concrete to create a load-bearing concrete consisting of mostly wood.
China Power Supply Is OK to 2020, Report Says
The report anticipates a "significant rebound" in power use in high energy consumption industries this year, driven by an uptick in industrial profits and improved conditions among traditional manufacturers.
Volvo to Add Electric Motors with 2019 Models
The company says that solely internal combustion models will be gradually phased out and replaced by cars that are enhanced with electrified options.
U.S. Army Testing Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks
The U.S. Army has demonstrated mileage improvements for diesel trucks using a proprietary hydrogen injection system.
Owl Wings May Be Key To Quieting Wind Turbines, Aircraft
Hoping to one day reduce the noise given off by wind turbines and aircraft, researchers from Japan and China, inspired by the silent flight of the owl, set out to mimic the design of the owls’ wings.