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First Monolayer Magnet Discovered
Breakthrough research has identified the first material—chromium triiodide, CrI3--that retains its intrinsic magnetic properties when formed in a single layer.
Autonomous Machines On Track Toward Greater Independence
As in the case of autonomous vehicles becoming more reality than a work of science fiction, so too is the inevitability that machines will become more independent in the future, according to a study published in EPJ B.
Using Chemical Fingerprints to Fight Illegal Logging
A recent research paper proposes forensic chemical analysis to solve another problem plaguing the lumber industry: illegal logging.
A New Way to Harness Wind Power Every Day
Scientists from the University of Rhode Island, Florida Atlantic University, USA and Wuhan University China have discovered a new way to collect and use wind power, even if there isn’t any wind.
Better Global Foodborne Disease Monitoring
Calling to improve the detection of and response to foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, PulseNet International — a global system of public health laboratory networks — is advocating for the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) by public health institutes and laboratories worldwide.
Industrial Gel Pack Rolls Keep Your Products Cool
ThermaFreeze’s industrial Gel Pack Rolls can cool a large number of things or an item that is especially large or irregularly shaped.
Monolithic Box Culverts from Oldcastle Precast
Monolithic box culverts from Oldcastle Precast are one-piece, rectangular, four-sided concrete structures used in managing and storing storm water or natural water sources that need to circumvent built structures, such as a roadway that is built over a stream.
Oil, Water and Nanotech
Researchers have used magnetic nanoparticles to develop an efficient method for removing oil from water.
Video: Understanding How the Brain Works May Pave the Way for Better Vision for Robotics and Self-Driving Cars
If we don’t understand how our brains recognize vision, how can we program computers to do it?
A Planet Hotter Than the Sun
A newly discovered world is so hot that it’s pushing the definition of what scientists consider a planet. With a daytime temperature of 4,600 K (more than 7,800 degrees Fahrenheit) planet KELT-9b is hotter than most stars, and only 1,200 degrees Kelvin (2,000 degrees Fahrenheit) cooler than the sun.
At the Intersection of Fashion and Science
A high-tech fashion design business started by MIT grads includes innovations like a 3-D robotic knitting machine.
Insight: a Climatic Case for Nuclear Power
How can we adopt a systemic approach and make sure nuclear energy and other promising zero-carbon power technologies fit together effectively?
New Material that Scrubs Iodine from Water Could Potentially Clean Radioactive Waste
The porous material was created by chemically stitching small organic molecules to form a framework.
Recording Buzz Activity of Bees May be Key to Saving Their Dwindling Population
An Acoustic listening system can eavesdrop on bees to determine flight and pollination rituals
Women in Engineering: Unintended Consequences of Promotion
A purposeful increase of female representation in the managerial ranks of engineering firms may add another layer of sex segregation.
Engineering Intern Leaves Her Mark on Campus
A recent college graduate landed an internship helping to build a new $50 million Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building at her own university, leaving concrete evidence that her alma mater prepared her well for her future.
LADWP Puts a Hold on $2b in Power Plant Projects
The California municipal utility put on hold all planned local repowering projects until a system-wide, in-depth, and independent study/analysis is completed.
New Ecofriendly Waterproofing Materials Developed
A new type of waterproofing and antifouling/fogging materials has been developed by Swansea University scientists in the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI). This material could replace the expensive and hazardous materials that are currently in use.
NYC Orders Solar Powered EV Charging Stations
The charging station fits inside a parking space and generates enough solar electricity to power up to 225 miles of EV driving in a day.
Water Suppresses Rocket-liftoff Sound
NASA’s clever solution to sound-dampening during rocket launches is just that: using water—900,000 gallons a minute—to absorb the sound energy.