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All Creatures Great and Small in 3-D
The Beastcam Array, a rapid-capture, field portable tabletop system for making high-resolution, full-color 3D models, is being used to create a digital library of all living organisms.
What Does a 100% Renewable Energy Mix Look Like?
The Global Internet of Energy Model simulates a 100% renewable energy system for the year 2030.
Accelerating the Pace of Materials Innovation
Two recent U.S. initiatives seek to accelerate the pace of materials discovery by bringing together federal agencies and national research laboratories to help develop and commercialize new materials.
Engineer's Guide to Boiler Tube Inspections
Coupled with diligent in-service observations, appropriate and opportune inspections are essential to identify boiler component damages, mitigate failures and maximize availability.
"Large Fraction" of Stream Methane Is Released into the Air
The method yields an understanding of the percentage of stream methane escaping into the atmosphere as emissions versus being consumed in-stream by bacteria and oxidized to carbon dioxide.
A Faster Way to Find Pipeline Cracks
The study found that pipeline imperfections could be identified by “tapping” the side of a pipe and then measuring the resulting vibrations against those predicted by computer models.
Floating Solar PV Tested in Singapore
The two best-performing systems will be required to generate 1 MW of electricity.
Simple Process Unlocks Value in Lignin
Researchers found that they can easily break lignin apart by adding formaldehyde to the process.
A Step Toward Water-skimming Robots?
Engineers have measured parameters that allow water striders to walk on water by studying their leg shadows. Their findings could contribute to designs for water-skimming robots.
PhyloChip Helps Pinpoint Water Contamination
PhyloChip identifies microbes based on variations of a specific gene, with no culturing needed.
Non-Invasive Glucose Testing Uses Contact Lens
Glucose is a good target for optical sensing and particularly for what is known as surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy.
Nuclear Weapon's Safety Mechanisms Tested in Simulated Accident
The high-fidelity unit contained standard components that make up a weapon—explosives and other hazardous materials—but no enriched uranium or plutonium.
Diagnosing Malaria with Imaging and Deep Learning
The method uses computer "deep learning" and light-based holographic scans to spot malaria-infected cells from an untouched blood sample.
Breakthrough Advancements in Biofuels Research?
After a look at some biomass basics, this article examines an example of research regarding biofuels/biochemicals production methods.
Are All Bioplastics Created Equal?
BioPET made from forest residues was found to require 22% less fossil fuel input and produced 21% less greenhouse gases than traditional PET.
Camera Spots Esophageal Pre-Cancers Earlier
Researchers have developed a way to take pictures of cells using a specialized camera and fluorescent light given off by a dye—offering a glimpse at what happens when good cells go bad.
A More Accurate Test for Lead Paint
The new test consists of a vial that holds paint thinner and a sprinkling of certain salts that, when combined with the right concentration of lead, form a gel.
Microwaves Are Used to Produce High-quality Graphene
Removing oxygen from graphene oxide to obtain high-quality graphene has been a challenge over the past two decades.
Magnetic Material Could Boost Data Storage Capacity
To continue to meet data storage needs, smaller and faster devices are needed that require either new storage technology or new magnetic materials.
Timber-Concrete Composite Safe for Construction
While timber-concrete systems have been in use in Europe since the 1990s, they are only now being looked at in the U.S.