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Fixing a 50-year-old nuclear mistake
The baseline measurement data used to compare the radioisotope antimony-127 against others is inaccurate.
Spotlight on: The chemical engineer
Engineering360's new series of articles turns the spotlight on a prominent engineering field, focusing on what an engineer's job in that industry entails, its outlook and other factors such as professional associations and education.
Researchers infuse glass with nanoparticles, making it five times tougher than untreated glass
Mechanical engineers and materials scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have devised a method for using nanoparticles to strengthen glass, making it five times tougher than any other currently available glass.
Student, inspired by Vikings, tests eelgrass roofing material
Eelgrass is a type of seagrass common all over the U.K. and Scandinavia that is naturally fireproof, carbon negative, rot-resistant and waterproof after one year.
Researchers extract valuable metals from plants
Researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia, are recovering valuable metals from mining waste using plants native to Australia that possess metal absorbing capabilities.
UL’s newly expanded HazLoc laboratory
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) global headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, is home to its newly expanded hazardous locations (HazLoc) testing and certification laboratory.
Sensors could speed up structural evaluations after a big quake
An optical sensor could speed up the time it takes to evaluate whether buildings are safe to occupy shortly after a major earthquake.
Technique lets building materials broadcast radiological sources
The method could evolve as a valuable forensic tool for national or international efforts related to nuclear nonproliferation and security.
Tiny fiber-optic sensor provides continuous blood flow monitoring
A tiny fiber-optic sensor could surpass traditional methods used to monitor blood flow during surgery or in intensive care settings.
Researchers detect bridges, structures at risk of collapsing from space
A team of researchers from the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) and the University of Bath have devised an early warning system based on satellite detection of minute movements in bridges and other structures ahead of a possible collapse.
Researchers use eggshells to promote bone healing and growth
A new technique devised by University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers demonstrates that egg shells can promote the growth of new bones for medical procedures.
A new way to sound out safe drinking water
The laser-induced sound pinging method measures the speed of sound in liquid samples to determine physicochemical properties.
Intelligent catheter system relies on fiber optics and mirrors
The Intelligent Catheter Navigation method combines a catheter with an optical fiber containing microscopic mirrors, which reflect a portion of the light passing through the fiber.
Watch: Low-cost OCT system expands the field for eye scans
The compact optical coherence tomography unit is 15 times lighter and smaller than current commercial systems at less than a tenth the retail price.
Dynamically achieve magnetic bead separation and resuspension in one device
It is often necessary to isolate bio-molecules like DNA, RNA or proteins from a solution. The separation process is often carried out by using high-gradient magnetic fields to manipulate magnetic beads attached to the target particles.
Professor develops biodegradable, non-toxic coating to protect plants
An associate professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, has developed a non-toxic, biodegradable coating to protect edible plants against pests, diseases and environmental hazards.
Engineers develop man-made "skin" for wound healing
Engineers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have developed a new skin-like fabric for wound dressing with both the thickness and the elasticity to match specific regions of the body and that can eventually be absorbed by the body.
Concrete energy storage will be tested by EPRI
Participants will design, construct and test a CTES system to demonstrate the technology’s potential to store thermal energy for conversion to electricity when integrated with thermal power units.
Seeing a patient’s pain with the aid of augmented reality
The system uses artificial intelligence to convert brain activity data into a pain signature visualization so that the clinician can assess pain levels.
Skin oils and clothing combine to affect indoor air quality
Skin oils and clothing interact with ambient ozone in indoor environments, producing a range of volatile and semi-volatile substances.