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Researchers turning agricultural waste into car parts
Researchers from the University of Alicante in Spain are attempting to turn agricultural waste into car parts.
DARPA seeks proposals for safety suits inspired by shark skin
Researchers from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are calling for the development of shark-skin inspired suits to protect soldiers, researchers and first responders against chemical and biological weapons.
Team creates nontoxic, biodegradable adhesive from plants and food
Scientists at Purdue University have created a biodegradable, nontoxic adhesive using compounds from foods and plants.
Watch: Design flaw, rules loophole cited in fatal helicopter accident
The tail of the front passenger’s harness tether caught on the helicopter’s fuel shutoff lever, resulting in a loss of engine power at an altitude of 1,900 feet.
Researchers use acoustics to gather microplastics in the wash
Researchers at Japan’s Shinshu University have created a new technique for removing microplastics from washing machines using acoustics.
US Army develops high tech wearable for canines
The United States Army Medical Research and Development Command in collaboration with medical device maker Zeteo Tech have developed technology for preventing damage to military dogs’ hearing.
Water fleas may improve speed of water pollution detection
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto have developed a system for detecting water quality changes using water fleas.
Researchers develop a plastic that hardens when heated, softens when cooled
Researchers from Japan’s Hokkaido University have created a hydrogel that hardens when hot and softens when cold — an unusual feat for polymer-based materials.
Weapons maker, US SOCOM develop underwater bullets
Weapons manufacturer DSG Technologies in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has developed a bullet that can travel underwater.
Scientists develop black carbon-based sensor for detecting explosives, pollutants
A team of scientists from several participating institutions has created a black silicon-based detector that is capable of detecting the presence of nitroaromatic compounds associated with explosives and toxic pollutants, in trace amounts.
Predictive maintenance model targets road and rail infrastructure
Extensive infrastructure built during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth is now deteriorated and in need of repair.
Improving magnetic separation and resuspension technologies for the sake of health
Dexter Magnetic Technologies' tailored separation designs can accommodate speed, precision location, unique shapes, high particle retention, and total target yield.
Company offers new double sterile packaging for implantables
A Germany-based medical packaging company has developed a new double sterile barrier packaging tube for the implantables market.
Modern tech solves ancient mystery
Researchers have determined how human ancestors created ochre paint to make rock art.
Fatal Uber ATG accident due to inadequate safety culture
An Uber ATG operator was in the driver’s seat, but the automated system was controlling the vehicle when it struck the pedestrian at 39 mph.
Four projects are tapped for small modular reactor support
The initiative aims to enable research and development and connect global vendors of SMR technology with Canada’s national nuclear laboratories.
Holidays highlight fire safety standards for engineers (and cooks)
There were 1,600 reported home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day in 2017, a 238% increase over the daily average.
This smart toilet could measure your health
The researchers began to gather their own urine samples to prove that urine could offer real-time data about a person’s health.
Rice University team develops 'bullet proof' polymer cubes
Researchers at Houston’s Rice University Brown School of Engineering have developed cubes of latticed polymer that can withstand the force of a bullet and other projectiles.
NIST offers new testing standards for metal detectors
In addition to increasing confidence, NIST expects the acceptance and implementation of these standards to shorten the time needed for testing new products, resulting in lower costs for users.