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Laundered Gym Clothes Don't Leach Much Nanosilver
While silver nanoparticles and coatings leach from commercially available garments during laundering, the levels are insufficient to keep the nanoparticles from doing their intended job.
Tamper-Proof Tracking Device for Fleet Vehicles
Wireless GPS tracking device is said to be tamper-proof.
Robot Reads Faces to Personalize Student Learning
The robot began by mirroring the emotional response of students. Over time, it personalized its responses in ways that would optimize each student's experience and achievement.
Life Imitates Art: Nike Unveils Self-Tying Shoes
Although the HyperAdapt 1.0 calls to mind the "power-lacing" shoes worn by Marty McFly in the Back to the Future movie series, Nike insists that the technology is no gimmick.
ASTM Standard Aimed at Crumb Rubber Turf
ASTM is developing a standard for measuring properties of crumb rubber infill that could be ingested by players on artificial turfs.
Chip-Embedded Carts Give Retailers Marketing Data
The sensors that are installed in carts and baskets emit a short wave signal via Bluetooth to a set of receivers located in the ceiling, which in turn send the information to the cloud.
Three-Quarters of Americans “Afraid” to Ride in Self-Driving Car
While only a small minority of Americans trust an autonomous vehicle to drive itself, AAA’s survey reveals that consumer demand for semi-autonomous vehicle technology is nonetheless high.
Bacteria Feast on Plastic Waste
PET plastics are broken down relatively quickly by a recently discovered bacterial strain.
EPA Mapping Tool Aims to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources
DWMAPS lets users see if sources of their drinking water are polluted.
Film Packaging Could Extend Food Shelf Life
The film is made with grapefruit seed extract which enhances its antibacterial and antiviral capability.
Single-Use Plastic Bags to Be Phased Out in France
The EU estimates that in 2010 approximately 98.6 billion plastic carrier bags were used in Europe.
Second Skin Offers Cooling for Athletes
The material expands and contracts to help ventilate garments.
Biofuel Project Combats Fuel Poverty
The project converts waste into energy as an alternative fuel source to firewood and charcoal.
Sodium-ion Battery Electrode Uses Fruit Biowaste
The research may be an important step toward the sustainable use and exploitation of organic waste.
AT&T to Trial 5G Technologies in 2016
By the end of 2016, AT&T expects to conduct field trials of 5G technologies to provide wireless connectivity to fixed locations in Austin, Texas.
Growing More, Using Less
Agribusiness is turning to engineering as it looks for ways to grow more food while using fewer resources.
Much of Plastic's Value Is Lost from "One-Use" Approach
Most plastic packaging is used once, meaning that 95 percent of the value of the material is lost to the economy.
Innovative Cooling Process for Refrigeration
The process removes heat from a space by allowing a shape memory material to relax and cool.
Additives May Help Plastic Performance, Cut VOC Emissions
The antioxidants can help automotive and other manufacturers comply with environmental rules.
Quality Standards for PV Modules Are Released
PV manufacturers will use the new standard to increase the level of confidence investors, utilities and consumers have in solar panel safety and reliability.