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Cotton seeds sprout on the moon's far side
Cotton seeds have sprouted in the small biosphere that China’s Chang’e-4 moon lander delivered to the lunar surface on Jan. 3.
Report says fast fashion hurts workers, the environment
Washington University researchers are calling the phenomenon of fast fashion a social justice and environmental crisis in a new paper.
Seattle revises building code to account for stronger quakes
The revisions stem from a four-year study by engineers and scientists to better estimate shaking from a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Pacific Northwest.
Research: Prolonged air pollution exposure lowers employee productivity
According to economists from the National University of Singapore (NUS), exposure to air pollution lowers employee productivity.
Ultima Thule spins like a propeller: NASA
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft successfully transmitted the first close-up images of Ultima Thule at 12:33 a.m. EST Jan. 1, 2019.
All about agile tooling
Agile tooling is an important trend for modern manufacturing.
Cactus Spines and Beetles Inspire Water Collection Techniques
Researchers looked to a trio of desert denizens — a cactus, desert grasses and a beetle — to see how these organisms collect water from nighttime dew.
IIoT Vital to Long-term Strategy of Manufacturing Plants
Market research firm Frost & Sullivan has reported increased IIoT demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
NASA to Explore Ultima Thule on New Year's Day
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will kick off 2019 with another historic encounter: it will fly within 2,200 miles of Ultima Thule, a mysterious object in the Kuiper Belt.
Richard Branson Predicts the Death of the 9-to-5 Workday and the 5-day Work Week
Thanks to advances in technology, the five-day work week and two-day weekend will soon be a thing of the past, according to British entrepreneur Richard Branson.
Earthrise: Apollo 8's Surprise Gift
Astronaut William Anders might not have taken the iconic Earthrise image had the stars not lined up, figuratively speaking.
Bearing tolerances explained
Bearing tolerances are an important concept for design engineers to understand. The American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) developed the ABEC tolerance standards for bearing manufacturers to follow when producing radial ball bearings.
Acquisition Expands Autodesk's Construction Offering
BuildingConnected helps real estate owners and general contractors find and hire contractors for their projects.
Engineers Present Root Cause of Transit Center Cracks
Engineers said that cracks formed at what they said were elevated temperatures, possibly during welding.
The ARMEX™ Difference
Not all baking soda abrasives are the same.
Soda Blasting Around Plant Life
There are some cleaning environments that require additional care when soda blasting to avoid unintended impacts. One is blasting around plant life.
Temperature Measurements in Cement Manufacture
Temperature monitoring in and around the kiln is essential to an efficient process and to produce cement of consistent quality.
Poll Shows Voter Support for Scientific Research
A new poll conducted by The Science Coalition (TSC) indicates that eight in 10 Americans support federal government investment in scientific research.
Elon Musk Believes That World Can Change with an 80-Hour Workweek
When asked how many hours of work a week it would take to change the world, Tesla CEO Elon Musk answered that it would take an 80-hour workweek, according to recent reports.
Optimal Heart Valve Sizing with 3D Printing
A new 3D printing workflow lets cardiologists gauge how different valve sizes will interact with each patient’s unique anatomy.