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Hi-Performance Fastening Systems: More Than Just a Fastener Supplier
Although well-known in most industries for their high-quality parts, Hi-Performance has a reputation for offering more than just parts.
Robotic Snake Able to Swim with Ease, Collect Water Samples
A robotic snake that can swim through bodies of water and detect sources of pollution has been developed by researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Pesticide Added to List of Harmful Chemicals in California
The state of California is tightening the already-strict guidelines governing a pesticide commonly used by farmers to kill pests attacking crops such as cotton, grapes and almonds.
Silicone Gasket and Braided Hose for Bioprocessing Service
The products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of biotechnology and pharmaceutical single-use applications.
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Crop Yield May Decline Due to Climate Change
"Each degree Celsius increase in global mean temperature is estimated to reduce average global yields of wheat by six percent," said the report.
Center to Study Chemical Water Contamination
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard University are joining forces to establish a center focused on investigating how chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses are getting into water at sites around the U.S.
Bringing STEM to Developing Countries
Started by a Peruvian college sophomore, United Technologies for Kids is an NGO startup that promotes science and technology education in developing countries.
Method to 3D Print Laboratory Grown Cells
The breakthrough could yield substantial improvements in regenerative medicine
Silver, Electricity Zap Bacteria on Plastics
Application of a small electric current and silver nanoparticles stems bacterial growth on conducting plastics.
"Binge-Watching" Is Making Us Sleepy
Thanks to streaming services such as Netflix, the way we watch television has changed entirely, which is great news for staying up-to-date on the latest shows, but bad news for how it is affecting our sleep.
Report Debunks "Myth" About Crime and Well-Lit Streets
In fact, the results were surprising to researchers who found that streets with higher densities of light experienced roughly 60 percent more nonviolent (i.e., no use of force and no injury) crimes than streets with fewer light densities.
Video: Tissue Patch Goes Straight to the Heart
A shape-memory tissue scaffold composed of a biodegradable polymer unfolds itself following needle injection.
Lens-Free Holographic Microscopy for Medical Diagnostics in Low-Resource Settings
The microscope, assembled at a cost of just a few hundred dollars, generates 3D images for digital analysis of tissue samples.
Emoji Use in the Workplace
With a vast catalog of emoticons available to express our moods and feelings on an array of subjects, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) are exploring the appropriateness of using emoticons in work-related e-mails.
New Weapon in the Fight Against Food Contamination
Plastic film may be the secret weapon in the fight against food contamination, according to research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
A Program to Simplify Scientific Communication
The program, called the De-Jargonizer, offers scientists a chance to simplify the language of their text so that it can appeal to larger audiences with varying degrees of understanding.
Are Your Messages Secure?
In a recent study of popular messaging apps, the researchers found that most users don’t take that extra step to protect themselves either because they think they are safe enough or because they are unaware of steps available to them to ensure an extra layer of security.
Watch: Computer-Generated Skeletons Run for Cerebral Palsy
A crowdsourced competition is leading to a better understanding of how the brain controls complex processes such as walking.
Excitement for Science Class Contagious, Could Influence STEM Careers
Researchers believe this trend in contagious excitement can also spark an interest in careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Environmental and Mathematics) fields.