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New science-education subscription service for kids
21 Aug 2019 -
Seeking welder with 'golden arm,' developer turns to cobot system
01 May 2019 -
Listen to a Bit of Space History
15 Nov 2018 -
Watch: 13 Ocean Solutions for Climate Change
04 Oct 2018 -
A First for Flat Lenses: Full-Color Imaging
03 Oct 2018
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Planting the seeds for nurturing renewable energy sustainability
11 Jan 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinResearchers are now taking a botanical approach to boost the environmental compatibility and circularity of materials required for wind and solar energy systems. -
ALOHA robot taks over simple household tasks
10 Jan 2024Source: Marie DonlonMobile ALOHA performs routine household tasks, such as cooking a three-course meal, loading a dishwasher and doing laundry. -
New device separates oil from water
10 Jan 2024Source: Marie DonlonCapable of removing oil in an energy-saving, cost-effective approach and without using toxic substances, the textile has been incorporated into a floating container. -
Video: Software streamlines solar project monitoring
09 Jan 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinThe solar-only monitoring platform provides project managers with comprehensive economic and solar energy monitoring. -
Heat pump revolution: TE Connectivity's solutions for efficient performance
08 Jan 2024Explore heat pump innovation for enhanced home comfort and energy efficiency with TE's connector solutions. -
Attend AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago
05 Jan 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe event serves as a platform for presenting the latest technologies, systems and services in areas such as heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, indoor air quality, building automation and sustainable solutions. -
Dual-curing structural adhesives made for electric motors
04 Jan 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe adhesive is designed for use in multiple processes, including magnet bonding and magnet stacking in electric motor manufacturing. -
Underground autonomous robot system makes deliveries
03 Jan 2024Source: Marie DonlonThe company expects that the delivery of more than 95% of consumer products will now be low-cost, emission-free and congestion-less via the autonomous, underground delivery system. -
BlastOne and Qlayers introduce mobile coating robots to the US oil and gas industry
03 Jan 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskBlastOne International, a provider of surface preparation solutions, and Dutch firm Qlayers are jointly introducing the first-ever mobile coating robots, specifically designed for remote field projects in the oil and gas industry. -
Video: Motor City installs first EV charging road in US
01 Jan 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinInductive charging coils supplied by Israel-based Electreon Wireless have been incorporated beneath road surfaces along a quarter mile stretch in the Motor City – Detroit, Michigan. -
This octopus-inspired robotic arm can grasp different objects
27 Dec 2023Source: Marie DonlonThrough a series of tests, the team determined that the octopus-inspired robotic arm works well in both wet and dry environments. -
Watch NASA test a 3D-printed rocket engine
26 Dec 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe first full-scale 3D-printed rotating detonation rocket engine developed by NASA was successfully tested. -
To AGRITECHNICA and back with net-zero impact: With FPT Industrial, sustainability takes a leading role
26 Dec 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskConstruction, operation and removal of the company's stand at the event were accomplished with minimal environmental impact. -
Watch this GPT-4 driven robot play air guitar
22 Dec 2023Source: Marie DonlonResearchers from the University of Tokyo update the latest iteration of the robot, dubbed Alter3, using GPT-4, which reportedly enabled the bot to perform simulations like taking a selfie, tossing a ball, eating popcorn and playing air guitar. -
This firefighting robot promises to fight fires from a distance
22 Dec 2023Source: Marie DonlonA prototype of the so-called Dragon Firefighter is a 4 m long, remotely controlled flying firehose robot, designed to extinguish fires in buildings safely and efficiently. -
A picking robot for greenhouses
22 Dec 2023Source: Marie DonlonFloating Robotics has created a robot that can automate tasks such as harvesting, defoliating and boxing vegetables. -
A US roadmap for CO2 removal
20 Dec 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinProspects for achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050 in the U.S. are analyzed to help inform action and decision making at the state and local levels. -
Hard carbon electrodes expand battery storage capacity
19 Dec 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinInorganic zinc-based compounds incorporated into hard carbon electrodes can vastly improve the capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries. -
Video: Climate researchers warm up to ice core sampler
18 Dec 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinEnvironmental researchers can dig deeper into glacial cores with a new laser melting sampler (LMS) devised by Japanese scientists. -
Video: Testing thin films and foils with the Precision Specimen Loader
18 Dec 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe instrument is designed to address the unique challenges associated with handling delicate specimens.