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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: Wall-climbing bot promises to reduce workplace accidents
21 Dec 2021Source: Marie DonlonTo determine if the robot can successfully climb vertical walls, researchers from both the University of Warwick and HausBots performed electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. -
Reducing silica exposure on the jobsite
18 Dec 2021Source: Cari CooneyDeveloped to keep workers safe while keeping costs low, this innovative solution contains specific processes that result with mitigation of crystalline silica in a work environment. -
A drone for cleaning solar panels is on its way
17 Dec 2021Source: Marie DonlonAccording to its manufacturers, the autonomous drone can reportedly reduce solar panel cleaning costs by roughly 25%. -
Video: Launch of first hydrogen-based marine propulsion system
17 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinA full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries has been tested and verified. -
Video: Copper coating promises to prevent healthcare associated infection
16 Dec 2021Source: Marie DonlonThe copper coating features a microscopically rough texture that reportedly prevents the growth of bacteria. UBC researchers suggest this coating prevents a larger range of pathogens than current copper coatings. -
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
16 Dec 2021Source: Marie DonlonThe maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery. -
Video: NASA to test nuclear fuel for space missions
16 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinFuel that could power a roundtrip to Mars via nuclear thermal propulsion technology is being tested. -
Breakthrough motion control drive with small form factor
16 Dec 2021New PCB-mountable intelligent drives that provide ultimate performance, flexible network connectivity and advanced power amplification. -
Video: Volvo and LEGO Technic develop game-changing intelligent prototype for the construction industry
16 Dec 2021Source: Amy J. BornThe LX03 is designed to adapt to different scenarios, make real-time decisions and collaborate with humans, while operating as a safe and smart worker. -
Kinetic Water Ram – clear clogged drains fast!
15 Dec 2021A compact, lightweight tool for quickly opening clogged sinks, toilets and tubs from General Pipe Cleaners. -
Polar forecast: Hotter times in the Arctic
15 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe most recent addition to places with record-high temperatures: the Arctic. -
Video: A hot approach to mining urban waste for precious metals
14 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinA process previously demonstrated to produce graphene from waste food and plastic has been extended to the extraction of metals from electronic waste. -
Watch a RHINO on the scent of wastewater treatment plant odors
13 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinAffixed to a drone, the electronic nose sniffs out and measures odors emanating from wastewater treatment facilities. -
Video: Compact limit switch optimizes hydropower plant process flow
13 Dec 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe vibration sensor and compact limit switch improve wood chip conveyance efficiency at a hydropower plant. -
Video: Federal green light for New York’s first offshore wind farm
13 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe 132 MW South Fork Wind project will be located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, New York. -
Video: Touch-free smart sensor tackles indoor air pollution
13 Dec 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskFour sensing options help create optimal conditions for improving indoor air quality, safety and comfort. -
Video: Liquid metal-based continuous flow reactor lacks moving parts
10 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinUse of liquid metals could lead to the elimination of moving parts in continuous flow reactors and provide improved performance and reduced maintenance costs. -
Video: Australia’s largest battery now operating
09 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe biggest battery in the southern hemisphere is now operating in the Australian state of Victoria. -
Video: Countdown to liftoff for James Webb Space Telescope
08 Dec 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe observatory has been fueled in preparation for its late December launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from the European Space Agency Spaceport in French Guiana. -
Video: Robotic catamaran from MIT designed for aquafarming tasks
08 Dec 2021Source: Marie DonlonThe Oystamaran is a self-propelled catamaran that features a flipping mechanism capable of inserting itself among the thousands of floating mesh oyster bags at a Cape Cod aquafarm.