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Student suggests sandblasting more effective than dusting for fingerprints
Student determines that sandblasting is more effective than dusting for fingerprints.
Could tire skid marks be used to solve crimes?
Chemical signatures could serve to identify specific tires and thus specific vehicles.
Road salts and freshwater salinization syndrome
Freshwater salinization is on the rise due to inputs from road salts and other sources.
Bloody fingerprints at a crime scene can be revealed with fluorescent polymer
Researchers from China’s Soochow University have developed a fluorescent polymer that illuminates latent fingerprints at crime scenes.
Extruders could serve as fingerprints for individual 3D printers
ThermoTags are typically imparted by the extruder.
Researchers propose securing data with infrared radiation emitted from hands
IR emitted from hands could decrypt protected data.
Team develops origami-inspired inflatable structures
Structures can stay upright without constant stream of pressure.
Infinitely recyclable plastic would create a circular lifecycle for the plastic industry
PDK has all the convenient properties of traditional plastic, without harming the environment.
Embedded enzymes key to creating fully biodegradable plastic
The embedded enzymes lie in wait inside the plastic until they are triggered to start the biodegradation process.
Canines can detect COVID-19-positive people
Highly trained dogs can detect positive COVID-19 samples.
Video: Cryogenics combine with superconductivity in aircraft propulsion research
The combination can increase the performance of the aviation electric propulsion system.
What you need to know when ordering stainless steel tubing
Top ten guidelines when ordering stainless steel tubing.
Overhaul planned for B-52 wheels and brakes
The improvement program will lead to the fleet retrofit of 77 aircraft.
Oil and natural gas production emit more methane than EPA estimates show
Emissions from oil production were 90% higher than EPA estimates and emissions from natural gas production were 50% higher than EPA estimates in the latest inventory.
ExxonMobil selects Bridger Photonics' high-tech laser solution for EPA methane detection
Method eliminates the need to visit sites on foot.
Enhanced technology from Koch Separation Solutions treats tough industrial waste streams
This technology is intended for the treatment of industrial waste streams in industries including oil and gas, metal working, food and beverage, and pulp and paper.
Simple chemical reaction creates ecofriendly concrete
The new material could be used to create stable structures on the moon or Mars.
Coating prevents both fungal and bacterial infections
Coating can be incorporated into wound dressing, implants.
New coating features many layers of protection for implants
Coating promises layers of protection.
Packed eggs to be disinfected with surface treatment tech
The technology kills bacteria without affecting egg quality.