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Purdue researchers develop portable pathogen detector for food industry
Researchers from Purdue University have developed a portable device for detecting pathogens in food associated with foodborne illnesses.
New cobots are easier to install and program
Fanuc introduced its new CRX Series collaborative robot at IREX 2019 and it is easier to use and program than previous models.
Researchers infuse food packaging film with turmeric oil to prolong shelf life of food
In a bid to prolong the shelf life of certain foods, researchers from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have developed new packaging infused with turmeric oil.
Coalition develops microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits
A coalition of researchers from institutions in both China and Korea have devised a microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits.
Researchers turn trash into graphene
Rice University researchers have developed a process for turning just about any carbon source into graphene flakes.
Researchers create fiber composed of seaweed, crab shell compounds for textile, medical industries
Research conducted by teams from the University of British Columbia, Aalto University and the University of São Paulo have developed a fiber by spinning together chitin nanoparticles from blue crabs and a seaweed extract called alginate.
Researchers use durian fruit to make biodegradable food packaging, 3D printing filament
In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, a research team from the International Islamic University Malaysia have created biodegradable food packaging composed of the skin of durian fruit.
New flat-top chain conveyor system from Mk North America
Mk North America Inc.'s VersaFlex flat-top chain conveyor features standardized modules and components for simple and cost-effective material handling operations.
Team develops antimicrobial composite film to prevent foodborne illness
Researchers at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have developed a composite film to decrease the occurrence of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Engineers improve material used in bulletproof gear
To improve the vulnerability of bulletproof vests and other gear to high-speed bullets, engineers from Texas A&M University have created a new recipe for fortifying the material against high-speed ballistics.
The cost of shipping sector decarbonization
At least $1 trillion of capital investment in land-based and ship-related infrastructure is required to halve international shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Researchers develop possible technique for 'dating' fingerprints
Researchers from Iowa State University’s Department of Chemistry have developed a new technique for potentially “dating” fingerprints left behind at a crime scene.
Study reveals roadways can be built with recycled construction waste
A long-term study conducted by researchers at the Universidad de Córdoba, Spain, reveals that construction waste from single-family homes demolished to make way for airport expansions were appropriate to use in the construction of roadways.
City makes bricks out of volcanic ash and plastic to rebuild following volcano eruption
In the aftermath of a recent volcano eruption in the Philippines, residents are using a volcanic by-product along with plastic waste to rebuild damaged and destroyed structures there.
Ultrasound vibrations create more stable 3D printed structures
Researchers from RMIT University’s School of Engineering have used ultrasound vibrations to shake metal alloy grains into a tighter formation during 3D printing.
Team develops self-healing hydrogel for artificial cartilage, contact lenses
Researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, have turned waste from the fishing and forestry industries into substitute material for a host of petroleum-based products from food packaging to artificial cartilage.
Construction firm turns discarded milk containers into roadways
A construction firm in South Africa has recently paved a stretch of road on the outskirts of the coastal city of Durban in plastic asphalt derived from half-gallon milk containers.
Team uses nanotechnology to develop safe food packaging
New nanotechnology-based food packaging film developed by a European Union (EU)-funded project can reportedly extend the shelf life of perishable foods, protect against food borne illnesses and prevent food waste.
Undetected hydrogen gas is suspected in fatal plant explosion
A few minutes before the fatal explosion, workers told the CSB that the operator making EM 652 began yelling, apparently concerned by a problem developing in the chemical process.
Emissions reduction R&D plan proposed by global shipping sector
The proposal seeks to accelerate development of zero-carbon emission ships by the early 2030s by establishing a non-governmental R&D body focused on the decarbonization of shipping.