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Phosphogypsum waste as a source of rare earth elements
The U.S. can source crucial rare earth elements domestically by exploiting waste generated by phosphoric acid production.
Welding method merges metal and glass
The method uses picosecond-duration laser pulses to join the two seemingly incompatible materials.
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Optical fiber sensors make for a smarter wound dressing
Embedded sensors remotely monitor multiple biomarkers associated with wound management, including temperature, humidity and pH.
Ford probes possible error in how it figures emissions and fuel economy
Concerns were raised in September 2018 by workers who used the company's employee reporting channel.
Watch: Globe shaped virtual reality headset gives users a 360 view
Researchers from the University of British Columbia teamed up with researchers from the University of Saskatchewan to create a spherical virtual reality (VR) headset for a more social VR experience.
Berlin set to get transportation app
In a measure that would encourage residents of Berlin to take advantage of the city’s transportation offerings, commuters will soon be able to turn to a single app to switch among rental bikes, public transportation, car-sharing and taxis without signing up for the services separately.
Researchers turn plastic bags into battery components
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new technique for converting discarded plastic bags into carbon chip anodes for lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones and other devices.
New 3D imaging platform reduces endoscopic surgery risks
The new platform enables medical device manufacturers to integrate stereoscopic 3D imaging into endoscopes, providing depth information that is unavailable in traditional, single-camera devices.
U.S. launch of Medtronic's Mazor X Stealth edition for robotic-assisted spine surgery
Medtronic’s Stealth software combines with Mazor’s existing robotic technology to afford computerized surgical planning and navigation.
Rare metal recovery from e-waste in Switzerland
Prospects for increasing the recovery and recycling of indium, neodymium and gold are examined.
Someone brought a high-tech yacht to CES 2019
The ship includes a learning AI, smart mirrors, wave-balancing television and deployable drone.
Cyborg Plant Can Move in the Direction of a Light Source
The cyborg plant, called Elowan, was developed by team leader Harpeet Sareen in the MIT Media Lab.
Foundry Offers Tips on Depositing Thin Film on Polyimide to Create Disruptive MicroFlex™ Circuits
Metrigraphics, a pioneer in micron-scale thin film manufacturing, uses an additive process and polyimide substrates to produce the smallest and most symmetrical traces for your next-gen flexible circuit ideas.
Hip Replacement Approach Goes to Great Lengths
A three-tiered solution from German researchers is designed to even up the leg length results of this surgical procedure.
High-performance MMIC Line Now Up to 150 Solutions, Includes Options for Space
Custom MMIC, a leading developer of high-performance monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), has announced that their catalog of standardized GaAs and GaN designs has reached over 150 devices.
Video: Ultra-Thin Electronic Tattoos Can Power Wearables
The devices adhere to human skin with water, much the same way as a child’s temporary decorative tattoo.
IoT Solutions: Dramatic Reduction in Sensor Power Consumption
An innovative approach to reducing power consumption in sensor nodes may prove a significant step forward for IoT deployment.
Enhanced-Precision Satellite Navigation: Find Your Location to Within One Centimeter Anywhere in the World
Enhanced precision techniques greatly improve GPS integrity and accuracy by correcting for errors inherent in the system like those resulting from satellite orbit uncertainty, imperfect clocks, atmospheric disruption and electronic noise.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.