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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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Video: A snail-inspired robot promises to vacuum up microplastics from bodies of water
05 Dec 2023Source: Marie DonlonA prototype of the robot has been built in the likeness of the Hawaiian Apple Snail, an aquarium snail that relies on the undulating motion of its foot to control water surface flow as well as vacuum up floating food particles. -
Google turns to AI for flood forecasting
05 Dec 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinAn artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool developed by tech giant Google predicts river basin floods in over 80 countries, providing critical flood forecasting for 460 million people. -
Feeling cheesy? If it's too sour, blame it on the pH
01 Dec 2023Source: Parul Chhaparia, courtesy of Mettler ToledoThe cheese manufacturing industry relies on pH monitoring of products to ensure quality, flavor and texture. pH is an important control parameter for achieving desired batch consistency, from the initial pH measurement during milk acidification to the final measurements of ripened cheese. -
Team develops long-jumping insect-inspired robots
30 Nov 2023Source: Marie DonlonTaking inspiration from the leaping ability of locusts, the monolithic elastomeric robot features coiled artificial muscle actuators and projection additive printing. -
An excavator that can autonomously build walls
30 Nov 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe excavator, dubbed HEAP, relies on sensors to draw a 3D map of a construction site as well as localize construction materials. A combination of machine vision and custom tools enable the excavator to scan and grasp large stones. -
This fluorescent artificial seed monitors soil temperature
28 Nov 2023Source: Marie DonlonMimicking the aerodynamic behavior of winged Acer seeds, which are dispersed by the wind, the team developed the so-called Acer i-Seed. -
ABB announces completion of testing of robotic system for inserting charges in boreholes in mines
26 Nov 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAutomation company ABB has completed testing of its automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB. -
Video: Microfluidic platform models disease in human organs
23 Nov 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe device monitors interactions between up to eight unique organ tissue cultures for extended periods of time to replicate how actual organs will respond. -
Cargo ship to cruise with WindWings
17 Nov 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThese solid wing sails offer up to a 30% average fuel reduction for bulk carriers, tankers and other large shipping vessels on global routes by combining wind propulsion with route optimization. -
These robots are cleaning up waterways in Singapore
17 Nov 2023Source: Marie DonlonUncrewed surface vehicles from Weston Robot, a manufacturer of robots, have been deployed to Marina Bay in Singapore to clean up garbage in the water autonomously. -
Action needed to tackle clean energy transition gridlock
16 Nov 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinAction is needed to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids to address climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity. -
Efficient landfill gas analyzer is portable and modular
15 Nov 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskA modular design, improved battery life and a large touch screen interface combine to reduce the extensive downtime often lost to servicing and recalibration. -
This AI noise-canceling headphone technology lets wearers selectively listen to their surroundings
13 Nov 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe system, dubbed "semantic hearing," reportedly lets headphones stream audio to a connected smartphone that eliminates select environmental sounds. -
Automating and advancing: Road Trippin with Steve
13 Nov 2023Source: Courtesy of IMTS+From the classic robo drill to fully collaborative robots programmed with icons to CNC simulators designed for education, Steve gets to sample the amazing innovations Fanuc delivers to manufacturers every day. -
Make your EV battery pack safer
13 Nov 2023Listen to learn about battery and EV adhesive solutions from Ellsworth Adhesives featuring H.B. Fuller. -
Paving the way for sustainable transportation and design breakthroughs
13 Nov 2023Explore sustainable e-mobility with TE Connectivity, diving into home charger technology for eco-friendly transportation solutions. -
A new TWIST for nuclear reactor testing
10 Nov 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe TWIST specialized experiment holder can be loaded into the U.S. Idaho National Laboratory's Transient Reactor Test (TREAT) Facility. -
A how-to-guide to calibrating and maintaining your pH sensor
10 Nov 2023Source: Kajal Jaiswal, courtesy of Mettler ToledoHere is how to perform regular calibration to ensure that the pH measurements obtained are accurate and reliable. -
Siglent increased frequency range of its RF signal generators to 40 GHz
10 Nov 2023Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAccording to the company, the SSG6000A has a broad frequency range of 100 kHz to 40 GHz, even at high output power levels. -
Watch engineered living material tackle water pollutants
08 Nov 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe water treatment material is based on the use of hydrated alginate to form a gel, which is then mixed with cyanobacteria and fed to a 3D printer.