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Device To Detect Sleep Apnea Being Tested
A new wearable, adhesive patch may soon be available to detect all levels of sleep apnea, pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
Growing Urban-Rural Rift in Water Efficiency, Study Says
Researchers say that as we face a more uncertain future regarding water resources, rural counties are being left behind.
New Technology May Keep Smart Devices Intact
In search of a durable and inexpensive solution to cracked smart devices, researchers have created dynamic hybrid devices that conduct electricity at unprecedented speeds while also being made of lighter, more durable materials.
Americans Want More Renewable Energy
Americans, according to the study published in the journal Energy Policy, would, if given the choice, power their homes with renewable energy (wind, solar or other). However, utility companies have long-struggled with incorporating renewables into the electricity grid.
The Present and Future of Waterless Washing Machines
Waterless laundry technologies may be approaching full commercialization. But will they catch on in a residential setting?
A Mild Winter Boosts the Remodeling Market Index in Q1
In good news for U.S. contractors and the construction industry, the National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose to from 53 to 58 this quarter, with average spending per home improvement expected to be $6,148.
Exoskeleton Gives Lowe's Store Staff a Boost
A prototype lightweight exosuit reduces worker fatigue and increases worker capabilities for those whose tasks involve a lot of walking and lifting.
Predicting Lifespan with Artificial Intelligence
Using artificial intelligence to predict when a person will die based on medical images of patients’ internal organs is closer to development thanks to research from the University of Adelaide.
New Materials Changing The Face of Engineering
Advances in the 3-D printing, nanotechnology and biochemistry fields have changed the face of engineering with new materials such as graphene, viton and shrilk.
Retention Ponds May Not be Retaining Much
Because it is inexpensive and works effectively at lower temperatures, road salt (sodium chloride) is widely used by most municipalities to keep winter roadways clear.
Earlier Cancer Detection Made Possible by University of Illinois Engineers
Early detection of cancer cells will be the culmination of medicine, requiring many new methods and developments along the way. One such method has been presented by a research team at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering.
Beware Your Software
If you think that you are immune to workplace injuries because you sit in front of a computer, think again. Researchers have found that a poorly designed software package can produce hand and wrist problems.
Video: Hyperloop Aims to Create Innovative High-speed Travel Using Magnets
High-speed mass transit is the next step in technology that researchers and scientists around the world are focusing on. Hyperloop is leading the way to fast, environmentally friendly pod transit.
Utility Asks to Expand Mobile Home Service Program
SDG&E asked permission from the CPUC to convert an additional 6,600 homes to direct utility service over a six-year period.
The Search for Wonder Materials Beyond Graphene Continues
Graphene is a major material currently on the market that has been a high-demand product since its discovery in 2004. Researchers are attempting to go beyond graphene to find the next wonder material.
Are Road Signs Distracting?
Concerned with a trend in multiple road signs being grouped together along Australian freeways, researchers explored whether or not the collection of signs are distracting drivers.
Why You Should Check Out Laser Engraving at the Next Maker Faire
The fairs, which range from mini-events conducted by communities and schools to all-out flagship festivities set up by the Maker Media team itself, are progressive showcases that display new technologies, innovations, and experimentations across the fields of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft
Drones Versus Trucks
According to a study published in Transportation Research Part D, drone use reduces carbon dioxide emissions in certain instances when measured against trucks.
Why use aluminum alloy conductors?
When is aluminum a good choice as a conductor material? The optimal conductor material depends on the specific applications such as microelectronics, PCBs, electronic connectors, electrical power cable, electrical power connectors or lugs, electric vehicles and circuit breaker electrical contacts. Material properties influencing selection include conductivity or resistivity, density, tensile strength, hardness, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, CTE and wear properties. The applications best suited to utilize the properties and advantages of aluminum alloy conductor are identified. How are conductivity, resistivity, resistance (R) and resistivity density factor related?
What is a Laser Engraver and What Can It Do?
Laser engraving, a subset of laser marking, is a process where the laser beam physically removes the surface of the material to expose a cavity that reveals an image at eye level.