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Bringing a Solar-powered Breeze to Uganda
A project conceived six years ago is coming to fruition for two Carnegie Mellon University graduates as they plan to build and install a solar-powered ventilation system in a village four hours outside of Kampala, Uganda.
China has Successfully Teleported an Atom into Space
Gone are the days of teleportation being a Jetson’s-esque dream.
A Closer Look at Nano-machines
Using microwaves to unravel their exact structure, researchers are investigating tiny molecular motors in action.
A Telescoping Robot Arm? New Research Shows How It's Done
A new computational design methodology provides a practical tool for designing telescoping structures.
How Abrasive Blasting with ARMEX™ Works
When baking soda impacts a substrate, the impact energy is transferred back into the baking soda crystal itself, which gets fractured and blown apart. The substrate remains unchanged.
Identifying Trees Through Chemical Fingerprints
In an effort to combat the illegal harvesting of trees from protected areas, scientists from Oregon USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Station have come up with a way to determine where a piece of wood originated by unearthing the piece of wood’s unique chemical structure.
New Turbocharger Boosts 1.0-Liter Gasoline Engines
BorgWarner has delivered its wastegate turbocharger for Honda’s new three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline direct-injected engine.
Submarine Groundwater Discharge: An Overlooked Water Resource
The water resource is valued for drinking, hygiene, agriculture, fishing, tourism, culture or ship navigation.
6.7 Kilometer Underground Tunnel Completed Between Hong Kong and Zhuhai
An underground tunnel section of “the long-awaited” Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) was completed on Friday.
Watch: Video projections float in mid-air. NASA plans for asteroid deflection. And a start-up promises a commercial solar car in two years.
Interactive Screenless Projections A French artist has added motion tracking to traditional video projections to make them appear like they are floating in air and following the viewer’s perspective. Unlike augmented reality and virtual reality, there is no device or screen required for this
Concrete: Both a Cause of and a Solution for Air Pollution?
Linked to roughly seven million premature deaths around the world, poor air quality is caused by a number of factors, with sulfur dioxide emissions from power plants being one of the most common causes of air pollution. Another large sulfur dioxide emission producer, oddly enough: cement kilns.
Growing the Next Generation of Green Structures
Green building has been a trend for a while now. A Brunel University London student takes that trend to the next level: growing green structures.
Protecting Infants with Race Car Tech
The monocoque chassis construction used to protect Formula 1 race car drivers has been extended to the protection of newborn infants.
Evaluation Process for Green Roofs Developed Using Earthquake Engineering Math Technique
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found that using a mathematical technique can determine how well green infrastructure works.
Facility Supports Nuclear Sector Modular Manufacturing R&D
The U.K. facility hosts specialized machining, joining and assembly equipment to develop modular manufacturing techniques for nuclear applications.
Video: Polymer Takes a Walk
Researchers have developed a new polymer material that propels itself forward when illuminated.
Researchers Developing Concrete Wood for Construction
Combining wood and concrete in the construction of buildings is nothing new. What is new, according to Swiss researchers, is the approach to combining wood and concrete to create a load-bearing concrete consisting of mostly wood.
U.S. Army Testing Hydrogen Technology for Diesel Trucks
The U.S. Army has demonstrated mileage improvements for diesel trucks using a proprietary hydrogen injection system.
Severn-Trent Spins Off North American Unit
Severn Trent-North America works in municipal and industrial sectors across the U.S.
Video: Three 3D Printing Industries
3D printing technology is putting the tools for creation into the hands of small-business startups and entrepreneurs.