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Manufacturing Medical Microdevices with iMEMS
A new technique stacks hydrogels in layers to make devices that have 3-D, freely moving parts.
Patients Guided by Smart Pharma Packaging
Instructions delivered by an avatar could improve patient compliance with drug and device regimens.
Discovering Sources of Upstream Water Contamination
Methodology arms water system operators with ways to avoid or effectively handle upstream chemical spill incidents.
Nanowires Remove Indoor CO Threat
Nanowires remove carbon monoxide from enclosed spaces with a 100% conversion efficiency at room temperature.
Carbon Capture on a Commercial Scale
The largest post-combustion carbon capture system installed to-date on an existing coal-fired power plant is now on-line near Houston, TX.
3D Scanning Speeds Assembly Line Changeovers
University researchers are collaborating with a team at Volkswagen AG to streamline production line changeovers from one auto model to another.
The Moon May Be Older Than We Thought
Research suggests that the moon formed “only” about 60 million years after the birth of the solar system.
Las Vegas Tests Driverless, Electric Shuttle
The vehicle navigates city streets alongside everyday traffic operates at up to 27 miles per hour but will be limited to 12 mph during the trial period.
Semiconductor Material for Next-gen Power Electronics
A new semiconductor material could pave the way for next-generation, high-voltage-application switches.
Knots Tied to Improved Advanced Materials
Scientists say they have tied the tightest molecular knot yet created, an achievement that could lead to development of lighter, stronger materials.
Bullseye Design May Expand Sensor’s Potential
A new optoelectronic bullseye device produces a sensor that can be manufactured in a standard commercial foundry. The new device may be easily customizable.
Standard Supports Recycling Concrete, Sustainable Construction
A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturing plants better recycle returned fresh concrete, supporting the growth in sustainable construction practices.
Beipanjiang Bridge is Open
After three years of construction, the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China is now open to traffic.
RNA-Infused Clay Nanosheets Protect Crops
A nano-sized degradable clay releases double-stranded RNA to protect plants from specific disease-causing pathogens.
Mapping Moon Shadow: 2017 Solar Eclipse
NASA has developed the most accurate maps of the path of totality for any such event to date.
Antwerp Pilots City of Things Project
The Belgian city will grow into the largest living lab in Europe for the Internet of Things.
Coming in 2018: The New Kilogram
The kilogram unit of mass is about to get a new definition.
Technology and Engineering Under President Trump
Marjory Blumenthal, director of the Science, Technology and Policy Program for the RAND Corp., probes the possible impact of Trump administration policies on technology and engineering.
Insight: What Can the GPU Bring to ADAS and Autonomous Driving?
Leading ADAS vendors are starting to exploit the ability and performance of embedded GPUs in order to make generational leaps in capabilities and performance over what's available in cars today.
Frugal Design for a Medical Centrifuge
The 20-cent device may bring improved disease diagnostics to populations in areas that lack electricity.