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Video: Open SESAME — New Research Center in the Middle East
The first synchrotron light source in the Middle East is now open for scientific research.
Built in the U.S.A.: NYC Design Guide for Climate Resiliency
New York City's Office of Recovery & Resiliency released the city’s first-ever Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines for capital projects.
Efficient, Low-Cost Catalyst for Water Splitting
The catalyst is composed of ferrous metaphosphate grown on a conductive nickel foam platform.
The Pico C Just Made at Home Brewing Easier
PicoBrew is an at home brewing company based in Seattle that offers a range of home brewing products, from brewers to personalized brew ingredients to brewing gear. The Pico C is PicoBrew’s latest product, and it launched on Kickstarter in April 2017.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives Represent the Next Generation
Next-generation adhesives are designed to improve both productivity and performance, while also reducing environmental costs and concerns.
Smart Homes Need Smart Batteries
As our homes get smarter, the systems powering our homes also need to become smarter. To work toward that goal, researchers from the Institute of Automation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing are proposing a solution to optimize power consumption in batteries.
Will Energy Offer the Next Market for Blockchain?
The digital tool first gained attention as a driver behind the global rise of bitcoin applications, and it’s gaining notice across the energy sector.
Audi and Volvo to Deploy Android Tech in Upcoming Models
Volvo says its partnership with Google reflects the "ongoing convergence" between the automotive and technology industries as cars become increasingly connected.
Dams Affect Environment More Than Previously Thought
Dams, water reservoirs created by damming a river, may have more impact on the environment than previously thought.
Plant-Fungal Combo Remediates Phenol-Tainted Soil
The method uses specific plant/fungal combinations adapted to conditions created by phenolic application to soils.
Reducing the Environmental Impact of Delivery Trucks
Reducing the environmental and economic burdens of delivery trucks is the focus of ongoing research at Pennsylvania State University.
Delphi Joins BMW, Intel, Mobileye Venture for Autonomous Vehicles
The company will leverage its expertise in automated driving and system integration to help develop and deploy automated driving technology.
Higher Mass Transit Use Linked to Lower Obesity Rates
According to a study by researchers from the University of Illinois, there is a relationship between increased mass transit use and lower obesity rates in counties throughout the United States.
White Paper: the Importance of Balance and Scale Calibration
The document from METTLER TOLEDO covers the query, “What is calibration and why should I calibrate?”
Hand Crank Forge Blowers for Blacksmithing
Modern blacksmiths still use a forge, hammer and anvil to practice their trade. One feature that can really improve the “feel” of a forge for the blacksmith can be found in hand crank forge blowers. In the past 100 years, electric blowers tended to be used for forges, but lately there has been a small but growing movement to return to a more mechanically precise solution.
Video: Sending Algae to Space to Test for Possible Off-World Fuel Generation
NREL and a high school are sending strains of algae to the ISS to see if it produces hydrogen the same as on Earth.
New Landis-Bryant UL2 Production Grinder from Fives
Fives Landis recently introduced the Landis-Bryant UL2 high precision internal production grinder to its line of ID/OD grinders.
Once a Coal Giant, DTE Plans a Shift to Gas and Renewables
Plans define a long-term shift by DTE to produce over three-quarters of its power from renewable energy and highly efficient natural gas-fired power plants.
Bathroom Scales Could Tell You More than Just Your Weight
A team of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Institute of Biomedical Engineering are developing multifunctional scales, which can monitor your health and inform you about potentially dangerous life conditions, such as arteriosclerosis or cardiac arrhythmia.
Exoskeleton Boosts Leg Capacity in Soldiers
The suit assists in physically demanding tasks that require repetitive or continuous kneeling, squatting or lifting.