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Ford to Use More and More Bamboo in Its Cars
In an effort to demonstrate its creative thinking and eco-friendly mentality, Ford is going to use more of a material that has been neglected—bamboo.
Adjusting Solar Panel Angles a Few Times a Year Makes Them More Efficient
New research from Binghamton University-State of New York could help U.S. residents save more energy, regardless of location, if they adjust the angles of solar panels four to five times a year.
Researchers Develop Membranes That Remove Viruses from Drinking Water
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have developed novel ultrafiltration membranes that improve the virus-removal process from treated municipal wastewater used for drinking in water-scarce cities.
New Battery Coating Could Improve Smart Phones and Electric Vehicles
High performing lithium-ion batteries are a key component of laptops, smart phones and electric vehicles.
Smart Healthcare Uses Stats to Spot a Stumble
Falls by elderly people can cause serious injury or death if sufferers remain on the ground for too long.
When Job is Done, Orthopedic Implant is Absorbed by the Body
A nontoxic, biodegradable orthopedic implant could eliminate the need for a second surgery to remove conventional hardware.
Mini Bioreactor System for Research and Process Development
Eppendorf AG’s DASbox® Mini Bioreactor System is suitable for several applications including process development in microbiology, cultivation of stem cells, clone and cell line screening, and strain characterization.
New Adhesive Sensor Can Save Patients the Discomfort and Pain of Intravenous Drips
A new adhesive sensor can save patients the discomfort and pain resulting from leaky intravenous drips.
3-D-Printed Model of Stenotic Intracranial Artery Enables Vessel-Wall MRI Standardization
A collaboration between stroke neurologists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and bioengineers at the University of Massachusetts has led to the creation of a realistic, 3-D-printed phantom of a stenotic intracranial artery that is being used to standardize protocols for high-resolution MRI, also known as vessel-wall MRI, at a network of U.S. and Chinese institutions.
The Final Frontier for Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE Winners
The top two Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE winners, along with post-competition R&D initiatives, have been announced.
Crowdfunding a Consumable Spherical Water Bottle — the Ooho!
A team of entrepreneurs affiliated with Skipping Rocks Lab has started a crowdfunding effort to mass-market a consumable water bottling device that produces what they call the Ooho!
Researchers Design Coatings to Prevent Pipeline Clogging
A team of researchers at MIT has come up with a solution that might prevent a Deepwater Horizon-like oil rig disaster.
New Material Could Save Time and Money in Medical Imaging and Environmental Remediation
Chemists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a material that holds the key to cheap, fast and portable new sensors for a wide range of chemicals that currently cost government and industries large sums to detect.
How to Select the Right Valve for Your Application
Many factors are involved in selecting the correct valve for your application. While valve sizing and selection can be a complex process, an engineer can start the valve selection process by understanding their application requirements and finding suitable valve specifications to meet these needs.
Wheelchair Powered by Compressed Air
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the University of Pittsburgh have designed and built a waterproof wheelchair that is solely powered by compressed air.
Non-Flammable Graphene Membrane Developed for Safe Mass Production
University of Arkansas researchers have discovered a simple and scalable method for turning graphene oxide into a non-flammable and paper-like graphene membrane that can be used in large-scale production.
CDC/WHO Ebola Guidelines Could Put Sewer Workers at Risk
Research from Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that guidelines for safe disposal of liquid waste from patients being treated for the Ebola virus might not go far enough to protect water treatment workers from being exposed.
Graphene Helps Harvest Stem Cells for Nerve Regrowth
Inkjet-printed multi-layer graphene circuits affect the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into Schwann cells useful for damaged nerve repair.
Honeywell Releases Particle Sensor for Indoor Air Quality
The HPM series particle sensor is designed to work in HVAC systems and consumer products such air purifiers to measure air quality in homes, buildings, and public spaces.
A Moldable Scaffold for Bone
A team, including researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is developing a new material that can be used to replace skull bone lost to injury, surgery or birth defect.