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Scientists Create “Beating” Human Heart for Cardiac Research
Scientists at the University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional “beating” human heart muscle from stem cells.
Testing the Largest Redox Flow Battery in the U.S.
The largest redox flow battery of its kind in the U.S. is being evaluated for grid stabilization service in California.
Silk Sensor Could Speed Development of New Infrastructure, Aerospace and Consumer Materials
Consumers want fuel-efficient vehicles and high-performance sporting goods, municipalities want weather-resistant bridges and manufacturers want more efficient ways to make reliable cars and aircraft. What’s needed are new lightweight, energy-saving composites that won’t crack or break even after prolonged exposure to environmental or structural stress.
Biosensor Detects HIV One Week After Infection
The total test time is 4 hours, 45 minutes, meaning clinical results could be obtained on the same day.
Methane Reforming in Four-Stroke Engine Cycle
A modular reforming reactor could provide hydrogen at the point of use for residential fuel cells and vehicle refueling stations.
Telemedicine Tech in a Backpack
The lightweight plug-and-play system includes everything needed for a reliable video telemedicine encounter.
Safer Uranium Extraction via Cluster Chemistry
Surfactants were used to extract uranium from an aqueous solution into a kerosene solution in the form of hollow clusters.
Polymer Packaging for Farms and Pharma
The polymers are designed to encase cancer drugs for more targeted therapeutic delivery, and to coat seeds and fertilizers to improve agricultural efficiency.
Car Tires: Where the Trees Hit the Road
Fossil fuel-derived isoprene for tire manufacture might soon be replaced with isoprene produced from trees, grasses, or corn.
Drone Inspectors Take On Live Flare Stacks
GE Oil & Gas is exploring the deployment of ground- and air-based robots or drones equipped with sensors to check the stack while it’s still active.
Testing 3D-Printed Gas Turbine Blades
Gas turbine blades produced using additive manufacturing technology were tested at 13,000 rpm and temperatures in excess of 1,250 C (2282 F).
Medium Maximizes Microalgae Harvest
The new growth medium transitions from solution to a gel through small temperature variations, simplifying the harvesting process.
Got Soybeans? Make Graphene
A simplified single-step process for graphene fabrication has been developed by Australian researchers.
Super-hard Windows from Transparent Ceramic?
Requirements for durable, ultra-hard windows might be fulfilled by a new cubic silicon nitride ceramic,
Alstom Tests Fuel Cell Passenger Train
The world’s first fuel cell-powered, low floor passenger train has completed its initial test run at 80 km/h (50 mph).
Electric vs Diesel Buses: Wireless Charging Cuts Emissions
Using electric buses charged with a wireless rapid rechargeable battery system resulted in reduced carbon dioxide emissions relative to diesel bus use.
Cochlear Implants by Surgical Robot
A stereotactically guided robotic solution is designed to enhance procedural precision and improve patient outcomes during cochlear implant procedures.
“Super Sponge” Promises Effective Toxic Clean-Up of Lakes and More
Mercury is very toxic and can cause long-term health damage, but removing it from water is challenging. This "super sponge" promises easier clean up.
Next-Gen Steel Under the Microscope
Next-generation steel and metal alloys are a step closer to reality, thanks to an international research project. The work could overcome the problem of hydrogen alloy embrittlement that has led to catastrophic failures in major engineering and building projects.
Novel Bifacial Solar PV Project Slated for the Netherlands
The cells can generate power not only from the front side, but also from the rear side by making use of the reflected photons that hit the module on the back side.