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Inventor Dyson Launches Institute to Bridge Engineering Gap
Best known for a vacuum cleaner, Dyson said he’ll invest more than $12 million over five years in a technology institute to help meet growing demand for engineers.
Biodegradable Resin Is Patented for Adhesives, Coatings
Plant-based resin for adhesives and coatings is believed to be first-of-a-kind to be patented.
EPA Rules Set Limits on Formaldehyde Emissions
Following congressional action, EPA sets certification rules limiting formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.
Chip May Help Detect Cystic Fibrosis Bacteria
A chip is able to detect specific gases produced by bacteria in the lungs and may help in diagnosing and treating cystic fibrosis.
Play an Instrument? You May React Faster as a Result
The results suggest that long-term musical training reduces simple non-musical auditory, tactile and multisensory reaction times.
Video Game App May Help Combat Depression
A study found that moderately depressed people may do better with video game apps because the games address or treat specific correlates of depression.
Robots to Disinfect Hospital Rooms
A research team will put germ-zapping robots to the test at Detroit hospitals.
Summer Heat Could Warm Your House in Winter
The project studied the use of sodium hydroxide as a thermal storage medium, converting thermal to chemical energy.
Dana Acquisition to Boost Its EV Market Presence
Dana Inc. is buying the power transmission and fluid power businesses of the Italian Brevini Group in a deal that values the group at $340 million.
Hydraulic Crane Heads to ABP Port of Garston
The Mantsinen 200M can discharge vessels of more than 7,000dwt.
One Language for the IoT
Most IoT devices don't speak the same language even if they use the same wireless technology.
REMADE Program to Boost U.S. Manufacturing
Energy efficiency gains and sector improvements are sought through reuse/recycling cost reductions.
No Refrigeration, No Problem for Antibody-Based Diagnostics
New nanoparticle technology eliminates the need for cold storage in some medical diagnostic tests.
Graphene Detects Cancer Cells
The nanomaterial was shown to distinguish a single hyperactive cancerous cell from a normal cell.
Scar-Free Skin Repair
Researchers have discovered a natural regeneration process that stimulates scar-free skin repair.
Supercap Could Be Preferred Power Source for Pacemakers
An ultra-thin supercapacitor under development might power a pacemaker for the life of the patient.
Retailer Offers HVAC Services in Pilot Test
Trane is partnering with J.C. Penney to offer HVAC services.
Keeping That Cuppa Joe Hot All Day
The mug uses phase-change material and advanced heat transfer, which is capable of storing and releasing high amounts of energy.
The Oldest VVER-440 Reactor Closing
A 45-year old reactor was recently shuttered at Russia’s Novovoronezh nuclear power plant.
ORNL Researchers Find Simple CO2 Removal Method
A simple, reliable process for removing carbon dioxide from ambient air emerged during another experiment.