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Revolutionary Fingerprint Drug Screen Test Works on Both the Living and the Deceased
Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new kind of drug test capable of detecting four different classes of drugs in the traces of sweat found in fingerprints — a technology that has been successfully demonstrated on both the living and the deceased.
Watch: New 3D-printed Cement Gets Stronger During a Natural Disaster
The new 3D-printed cement paste is designed to get stronger when put under pressure.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
Study: Plastics Found in Freshwater Insects
Following news that mosquitoes are ingesting microplastics comes word from researchers at Cardiff University that one in every two freshwater insects also contain harmful microplastics.
Are You an Expert with a Good Idea? DARPA Wants Your Help
DARPA hopes to accelerate revolutionary advances with online collaboration platform Polyplexus.
Timbercon Begins AS9145 to Support Zero Defects Implementation
The initiative is aimed at eliminating waste and reducing defects to ensure that Timbercon continues to provide the highest of quality standards for customer and internal projects.
New Solar Clean Water Generator Design Inspired by Origami Technique
American Chemical Society has developed a new solar steam generator that is a huge step towards globally available clean drinking water.
The World’s First Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicle
The Otto Omega, a self-driving truck introduced by Otto Motors at this week's International Manufacturing Technology Show, claims to be the first fully self-driving lift truck.
New Vision-guided Tow Tractor with Rear-facing Sensors
Seegrid has introduced a new self-driving vision-guided tow tractor with reverse motion capabilities.
Which Aerial Lift Do You Need on Your Job?
If you are purchasing a new aerial lift, or more likely renting one, how do you decide which lift best suits your needs?
Designer Creates Wine Bottle Fit for Space
Preparing for a future where space tourism becomes a reality, designers have developed a high-tech champagne bottle that would make it possible to enjoy drinks in zero gravity.
Graphene Gives a New Lease on Millennia-old Gilding Techniques
University of Illinois (UI) at Urbana-Champaign researchers have improved a millennia-old conservation technique with modern metals.
Longest, Largest Oil Pipeline in Norway is Complete
The 36 in pipeline extends 283 km from the Mongstad oil terminal outside Bergen to the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea.
Study Finds Larger Trucks are Major Contributors to Black Carbon Emissions
A new study from the University of Toronto says that large trucks are a major contribution to black carbon emissions, and that living near their roadways can have negative health effects.
Dubai Reveals Plans to Become a 3D-Printed City
Thanks to a recent government mandate, new buildings in Dubai will need to be at least 25% 3D printed by 2025 — helping to cement the city’s future as “the world’s 3D printing hub.”
Video: Electrification Could Lead to Emission-free Quarry
The feasibility of electrifying quarry operations is being weighed at a Skanska aggregate production mine near Gothenburg, Sweden.
Startup Builds Printer Capable of Printing Customized Pet Meds
Using technology created at Purdue University, startup Pinpoint Pharma will soon be printing customized pet medicine.
One Step Closer to Creating a Synthetic Microbiome
Researchers from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have created a genetic-signal transmission system in the gut of a mouse.
Mini Cycloidal Reducers for Precision Rotary Positioning Applications
DieQua's Twin Spin Mini line of cycloidal reducers provide high precision, high torque and zero backlash for industrial robots applications.
New Purification Method Uses Sand to Clean Chemical-ridden Stormwater
The University of California Berkeley has developed a new method to purify stormwater to create a clean source of water for water-stressed communities.