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Keep It Dry: Your Guide to Waterproof Membranes
Waterproofing is the combination of materials used to prevent water intrusion into the structural elements of a building or its finished spaces.
Robots Break Free from the Factory--Part 2
In this second of a two-part conversation, the legendary Red Whittaker talks about some of the projects underway at his own company RedZone.
Finding the Crossroads of Engineering and Art
Somehow we’ve beaten the artistry out of our engineers. Four thought leaders explore how to reverse course.
Google X Readies Wind Energy Kite for Test Flights
Google X's prototype operates on the same aerodynamic principles as a conventional wind turbine.
IEEE Inks MOUs with Test Labs on Nuclear Safety
Nuclear plant construction suppliers with no industry experience will likely enter the market in decades to come.
Sensor Detects Cable Fire Before It Starts
The sensor could be used to improve the safety of cable ducts or to detect toxic mold gases during food control, explosive gases in fertilizer silos or leaks in gas pipelines.
Ingestible Device That Monitors Vital Signs
Sensor calculates heart and breathing rates from the distinctive sound waves produced by the beating of the heart and the inhalation and exhalation of the lungs.
Methane Cracking Generates Energy Without CO2 Emissions
Cracking" methane involves separating it into its molecular components, hydrogen and carbon, without releasing potentially harmful emissions.
Silicon Anodes Boost Lithium Batteries' Energy, Researchers Claim
Silicon anode materials have a much higher capacity for lithium and are capable of producing batteries with almost 10 times more energy.
Method for Packing Natural Gas Into Fuel Tanks Could Open Up Passenger Car Market
Chemists at the University of California Berkeley have developed a way to store methane that they claim could speed the development of natural gas-powered cars that do not require the high pressures or cold temperatures of the current compressed (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles.
Printing Is Poised to Enter the Fourth Dimension
The worldwide 4D printing market could exceed $60 million by 2019 and experience a greater than 40% compound annual growth rate.
Innovative Camera Can See Radiation Emitted by Nuclear Reactors
The state of nuclear reactors can be monitored in near real time, giving information on the state of the nuclear core that is independent of installed instrumentation.
Researchers Urge Aircraft Engine Hardening to Protect Against Drone Strikes
An 8-pound drone can rip apart the fan blades of a turbofan engine during take-off in less than 1/200th of a second.
Acoustic Monitoring Can Offer Early Warning of Trouble
Acoustic monitoring has become an essential part of early tube leak detection for utility boilers.
Scholars Challenge Colleges to Reform STEM Learning
College students are expected to learn too many facts that do not connect across their coursework, a group from Michigan State says.
The Lab-on-Chip Revolution: Finding the Right Niche
The field is on the verge of a major breakout across applications that range from medicine to oil production.
Researchers Create Innovative Nanoscale Wrench
The wrenches could be used to make custom molecules that are at the heart of next-gen synthetic materials and medicines.
Engineering Innovation May Lead to Carbon Capture Breakthrough
Microcapsules filled with baking soda could offer an economical and effective capture method.
NREL Signs Agreement with China’s National Utility
Agreement includes research project coordination, energy systems integration, power market design, site visits and personnel exchanges.
Don't Let Condensate Return Chemistry Bite You
Plant operators may not pay enough attention to condensate return quality, which can lead to severe problems in the steam generators.