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Researchers: With Ocean Plastic Pollution, We Are Only Seeing the 'Tip of the Iceberg'
Using computer models, researchers discovered that of the 393 million tons of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, just 246,000 tons of it are visible at the surface.
Researchers Using eDNA to Detect the Presence of Great White Sharks in Local Waters
Following news that a swimmer had died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Massachusetts last week, a team of researchers is investigating ways to sound an alarm that sharks, particularly great whites, are swimming in the same waters as beachgoers.
Liftoff for NASA's Ice-tracking Satellite
ICESat-2, NASA's advanced space laser satellite, is on its way to track ice loss around the world and improve forecasts of sea level rise as the climate warms.
Study Warns Just One Piece of Plastic Can Kill Sea Turtles
Ingesting just one piece of plastic can prove deadly for sea turtles, according to new research published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Watch How Counterfeit Drugs Sound False Notes with Musical Sensor
The counterfeit catcher, based on a 3,000-year-old African musical instrument, can be assembled from off-the-shelf or discarded materials.
Watch: NTSB Report on FedEx Plane Crash, Autonomous Drones, Nanomaterial Production by Flame Spray Pyrolysis
Watch: NTSB Report on FedEx plane crash, autonomous drones and nanomaterial production by flame spray pyrolysis.
Biometric Tool Designed for Fingerprinting Infants
Technology capable of capturing the fingerprints of children and hours-old infants has been developed by researchers from the University of California San Diego.
How to Build a Research Base on Mars
Swiss researchers are developing a roadmap for establishing a long-term, self-sustaining research base on the planet.
What do Design Engineers Need to Know About Brushless DC Motor Tech for Precision Motion Control Applications?
A new white paper provides an overview of brushless DC technologies, including various types and shapes, power requirements, batteries and different real-world design options.
France Plans to Run Driverless Mainline Trains Within Five Years
By 2023, French railway operator SNCF expects to debut prototypes of driverless mainline trains for both freight and passengers, according to a recent announcement, subsequently including them in scheduled services.
European Parliament Passes Resolution Banning 'Killer Robots'
Following talks last month at the United Nations concerning the development and use of autonomous weapon systems, the European Parliament has passed a resolution to ban "killer robots.”
The Evolution of Mobile Platform Traction Systems
The evolution of DC motor and gear motor technology has opened the doors to lightweight, battery-efficient solutions for mobile platform traction systems.
Researchers Working Toward Autonomous Robots and Drones
Drones and robots capable of working autonomously, carrying out tasks such as walking a child to a bus stop without human assistance, are getting closer by the day thanks to AI being investigated by researchers at Purdue University.
ZOLLER Smart Manufacturing Solutions at IMTS 2018
With transparent data transfer between the Zoller TMS Tool Management Solutions software and CAM software, manufacturers can ensure that their 3D tooling models are produced correctly.
Chevy Using Pre-recorded Messages from Loved Ones to Curb Distracted Driving
The power of familial guilt is immeasurable, and automaker Chevrolet is banking on that guilt to prevent episodes of distracted driving with a new app designed to curb smartphone use while driving.
IMTS 2018: LK Metrology to Feature an Altera S Multi-Purpose Compact
LK Metrology will join Nikon in their booth and feature their Altera S multi-purpose, compact CMM, and their Altera M high-speed, production-type CMM with probe and laser scanning.
Researchers Develop Tools to Prepare for Chemical Attacks
Hoping to prevent future chemical attacks like the April 2017 Syrian sarin gas incident, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) researchers set about developing a method for protecting people.
Video: Going to IMTS? Look for Protolabs' Sessions on HP’s MJF, On-demand Production, DMLS
The fruits of Protolabs’ collaboration with technology innovator HP, including a recent use-case example of deployment of HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology, will be featured.
Four Smart Sensors that Mean Smart Business
Smart technology is taking over the world. Every industry must adapt to the new smart world and manufacturing is no exception. Actually, manufacturing has the most to gain by integrating smart technology. Factories can become more streamlined, produce products more efficiently and even become more eco-friendly just by installing smart technology.
Study Recommends Removing Jet-air Hand Dryers from Hospital Restrooms
According to research recently published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers are arguing that jet-air hand dryers should no longer be used in hospital restrooms as they are responsible for spreading more germs than paper towels.