HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Study Links Air Pollution to Unethical Behavior
Reviewing data from a handful of both experimental and archival studies, researchers are citing anxiety -- which is associated with unethical behavior -- caused by levels of air pollution as a possible explanation.
Engineers Develop Titanium-strength Super Wood
The development could lead to new ways to construct buildings that are far cheaper but just as strong.
Eruptive Technology: Volcanic Ash Boosts Sustainability of Concrete
When pulverized into a fine ash, volcanic rocks can be used as a sustainable additive in concrete structures.
Lexus Developed 'Structural Blue,' A Color Unlike Any Other Manufactured Before
The blue hue is imparted by a light effect created by the texture of the liquid coating. None of the materials used in the coating are blue. There are zero blue dyes or pigments added.
Japanese Farmer Grows Banana with Edible Peel
Hoping to create a banana that was both pesticide-free and more flavorful than current offerings, Japanese farmer Setsuzo Tanaka instead created an organic banana encased in an edible peel
Climate Change Takes Aim at Golf
Experts predict that the game of golf could become a casualty in the war being waged by climate change.
Sensors That Sniff Out Disease, and More
New research with a material called MXene points the way to sensors that can pick up disease indicators in much lower traces than current devices.
Fiber Optic Sensors Dissolve in the Body
New dissolvable fiber Bragg gratings can be used as sensors in the body and are safe even if the fiber were to accidently break inside the patient.
Tiny Microplastics in the Ocean Also a Threat to Whales, Sharks: Study
Amid concerns for how microplastics are affecting the smallest organisms in our oceans comes new research revealing the impact on some of the ocean’s largest marine creatures as well.
Self-Assembling 'Hairy' Nanoparticles Can Fight Cancer, and Much More
A new technology combines water-absorbing materials with light-sensitive, water-repelling materials to create photo-responsive gold nanoparticles. The research provides a basic template for a technique that can be modified in a variety of ways, and adapted to a wide range of applications.
Watch: Solving the World’s Most Challenging Problems
In this edition of the Engineering360 news brief, we look at some of the ways that engineers are solving some of the most challenging problems facing the world today.
Video: ACS Salutes Black History Month
The American Chemical Society salutes Black History Month with a variety of resources for reporters, students, teachers and others.
Watch: Startup at High Efficiency Al Production Plant
Compared to the world average, the new technology will use 15% less energy in aluminum production and have the lowest carbon dioxide footprint.
Delaying the Inevitable: Marine Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion is as unstoppable as the tides and has been a challenging factor in marine engineering throughout human history. This has led to multitude corrosion resistance strategies that are often deployed together for the optimal corrosion resistance.
Bacteria Consume Heavy Metals and Produce Gold Nuggets
Instead of succumbing to elevated metal levels, this bacterium extracts valuable elements and biologically deposits gold.
Watch Graphene Take a Ride in the ‘Vomit Comet’
Graphene samples took a ride in a ‘vomit comet’ – an aircraft undergoing Zero-G parabolic flight – to test the material’s utility in cooling systems for satellites.
With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative
Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.
Researchers Solve Decades-Long Chemistry Riddle and New Doors Open in Drug Development
A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s School of Chemistry has discovered a method that solved this long-standing problem.
Computer Models Used to Discover How to Kill Deadly Bacteria Spores
Researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering have finally figured out bacteria behaviors using computer models.
What You Need to Know About the Quality of Cement
Cement is an integral component of concrete and mortar, and is a primary building material found in structures, sidewalks and roads all over the world. It is critical that the cement is of proper quality to prevent cracks, premature failure and allow the project to be safe, strong, and durable for as long as possible.