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Nanoparticles for 3D Printing in Water Opens New Opportunities in Healthcare Market
A semiconductor-metal hybrid is used as photoinitiators to enable chemical reactions in water in additive manufacturing.
Video: New Device Allows for More Efficient Automatic Part Loading and Unloading
North Star Imaging has announced a new add-on device called RobotiX for standard and existing NSI X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT) systems for automatic part loading and unloading.
Climate Change Linked to Future Uptick in Premature Deaths
Left unchecked, climate change could cause approximately 60,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths worldwide in 2100, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation
PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician
A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.
An Age-Old Question: Corks or Caps?
Scientists will attempt to answer a question long plaguing the wine industry: Does wine bottled with cork or with screw caps taste better?
3D Printed Spine Truss System Successfully Used in Surgery in the U.S.
4WEB Medical has announced that the first surgeries using their lateral spine truss system were recently performed in several U.S. hospitals.
Weather Stations are the Backyard Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everything you need to know about having a weather station in your backyard.
3D Printing Prosthetics on the Cheap
Inspired to help after a 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a non-profit tech startup is making functional and affordable prosthetic hands using a 3D printer.
Sensors to 'Sound' the Alarm
The sensors can detect hydrogen sulphide (toxic industrial gas) and heat and low humidity (characteristics of forest fires).
Satellite to Monitor Global Air Pollution Levels
In addition, the satellite may also provide information concerning volcanic ash concentrations and levels of UV radiation.
Rush Hour Air Pollution Inside Cars Worse Than Previously Thought
Researchers determined that commuters were exposed to twice as much harmful particulate matter during rush hour than previously thought. Additionally, the researchers found that the chemicals linked to oxidative stress (thought to be related to the development of various diseases such as cancer and heart disease) were also double what was previously thought.
Plastic World
A new study provides the first global analysis of the production, use and fate of all plastics ever made.
Sharks, Whales May Solve Problems Plaguing the Shipping Industry
A University of Portsmouth, U.K., marine biologist is looking to nature for solutions to problems plaguing both the environment and the shipping industry.
Technology and Processes Behind Steel Production
No other engineering material comes close to matching the versatility of steel. What are the raw materials and equipment required to produce steel? A high-level overview is provided on iron making, steel refining and finishing operations.
Elasticity Could Soon Be Adjusted with the Push of a Button
University of Nebraska-Lincoln physicist Christian Binek found that the magnetic properties of a material could predict the relationship between the materials’ elasticity and temperature under certain conditions.
3-D Printed Sensor to Help Fight Against Waterborne Illnesses
A 3-D printed device that can monitor drinking water in real time has been created by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus.
Pouches Kill E. Coli, Other Pathogens
The inexpensive pouch, which releases chlorine dioxide gas eliminating E. coli and other illness-causing pathogens from fruits and vegetables, is made up of a semi-permeable membrane that allows for a controlled venting of the gas.
UK Pilots Want Tougher Drone Regulations
With an uptick in drone-related incidents, the British Airline Pilots Association is calling for tougher drone regulations.
Syringes Polluting Recreational Areas, Bodies of Water
Discarded syringes from heroin drug users are beginning to accumulate in unexpected recreational areas and bodies of water, both polluting the environment and presenting a “sticking” danger to people frequenting these areas, according to reports.