HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The First On-site House Has Been Printed in Russia
3D-printing firm Apis Cor in Russia showed off the portable 3-D printer that it has developed by building a small home.
What Can You Do with a Mechanical Engineering Degree?
Curious, creative engineers often gravitate toward mechanical engineering because they want to apply their math skills to solving problems and figuring out how things work
Now Online: World’s Largest Residential Virtual Power Plant
To date the system has produced more than 300 kW of battery capacity, with more than 200 kW of associated solar capacity in Adelaide, Australia.
“Lab-on-a-Glove” Could Bring Nerve Agent Detection to a Wearer’s Fingertips
Researchers have developed a fast way to detect the presence of dangerous compounds in the field using a disposable "lab-on-a-glove."
Warning of Shortage of Essential Minerals for Laptops, Cell Phones, Wiring
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Delaware's Saleem Ali, says global resource governance and sharing of geoscience data is needed to address challenges facing future mineral supply.
Engineering Team Develops Nanofiber Solution for Clean, Fresh Air
A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully concocted a novel nanofiber solution that creates thin, see-through air filters that can remove up to 90 percent of PM2.5 particles and achieve high air flow of 2.5 times better than conventional air filters.
Pulverizing Electronic Waste Is Green, Clean — and Cold
Researchers at Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science have an idea to simplify electronic waste recycling: Crush it into nanodust.
Water Filter From Wood Offers Portable, Eco-friendly Purification in Emergencies
A bacteria-trapping material developed from wood, by researchers KTH Royal Institute of Technology, is now being tested for use as a water purification filter. The aim is to use it in places where there is no infrastructure or clean water supply.
Preventing Lead Spread
A team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a new way to model and track where lead particles might be transported during the partial-replacement process, in an effort to keep the water supply safer.
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.
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.
“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.
New Flexible Sensor Holds Potential for Foldable Touch Screens
Picture a tablet that you can fold into the size of a phone to put in your pocket, or an artificial skin that can sense your body's movements and vital signs. A new, inexpensive sensor developed at the University of British Columbia could help make advanced devices like these a reality.
New Nanofiber Marks Important Step in Next Generation Battery and Water Electrolysis Development
One of the keys to building electric cars that can travel longer distances, or powering more homes with renewable energy, is developing efficient and highly-capable energy storage systems.
New Process Takes a Giant Step Toward In-Home Printing
New process combines better quality with low cost and less waste, a giant step toward home 3-D printing.
How 3-D Printing Could Save Lives
In the past decade, engineers at the University of California San Diego have 3-D printed a variety of devices ranging from rocket engines, to robots, to structures inspired by the seahorse’s tail. Now, nanoengineers have added a new item to that list: a 3-D printed biomimetic blood vessel network.
Hyundai Showcases Advanced Wearable Robots at 2017 Geneva Motor Show
It is interesting that this technology was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, but at the same time it is meant to show technology that will be moving people in the future.