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Nanofoam Catalysts Could Make Hydrogen Energy Viable for Large Applications
Researchers from WSU have developed a way to generate hydrogen from water more efficiently.
Moon Covered With 400,000 Pounds of Human Trash
Human trash, leftover from both manned and unmanned visits to the moon, has accumulated on the moon's surface in excess of 400,000 pounds in volume.
Small ‘Scale’ Advance for Medical and Electronics Materials
Synthetic scales that attach to soft materials could be used for medical implant, underwater adhesive and flexible electronics applications.
Forensic Engineers: Expert Sleuths Solve Engineering Mysteries
Forensic engineers apply the art and science of engineering in matters related to the jurisprudence system. The field has expanded over the decades to encompass engineering specialties from civil and mechanical engineering to naval architects and software engineers.
The Fight Against Tooth Decay Gets New Ally in "Smart" Material
Getting a filling is not always a quick solution for cavities. In fact, that solution can often result in additional problems for the patient with bacteria digging under these fillings and causing new cavities.
Airplane May Get Second Life as a Library
After narrowly escaping disaster earlier this month, a Pegasus Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 plane may get a second life as a library.
How to Perform Tensile Testing on Polymers
What are the standard test methods for determining the polymer tensile properties? How do the testing standards vary for evaluating plastics, films, elastomers and other polymer materials? What type of test specimens are required for tensile testing polymers?
Catalyst Simplifies Biowaste-to-biofuel Conversion
A route to the production of high-quality, stable fuel from sewage and other biowaste is reported by researchers from the University of Calgary, Canada.
Watch Microrobots Powered by Moisture
Locomotion is effected without the use of engines or batteries: hygrobots move by means of water absorption and evaporation.
Watch: From Construction Waste to New Construction via Mushroom Magic
A Cleveland architect’s project aims to take waste materials left over from demolition and construction and recycle them into reusable bricks.
New 3D Printing Material Changes Color When Exposed to UV Light
Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are developing a way to change up the color of 3D printed objects that have already been printed.
Salt Used to Treat Winter Roads Also a Threat to U.S. Waters
Experts, fearing that road salt is beginning to affect the nation’s waterways, are urging state and local agencies to consider safer alternatives for treating icy roadways.
Smog Vacuum Turns Air Pollution into Jewelry
With smog and air pollution plaguing cities worldwide, the Smog Free Tower from artist and designer Dan Roosegaarde from Studio Roosegaarde is one attempt to remedy the problem while also offering a unique final destination for the filtered smog: jewelry.
Watch: High-Strength Nanotwinned Aluminum Alloy Developed
A new route to the fabrication of aluminum alloys that are comparable to, or even stronger than, stainless steels has been demonstrated.
Shape-memory Technology Comes to Plastic Electronics
Researchers have identified a mechanism that triggers shape-memory phenomena in organic crystals used in plastic electronics. The work could lead to advancements in low-power electronics, medical electronics devices and more.
'Nanobulb' Shines for Cheaper, Faster Microscopy
Overcoming the "diffraction limit" in microscopy has proved challenging. Researchers at ITMO University have developed an innovative solution.
Shape Memory Alloy Enables Foldable Aircraft Wings in Flight
Wing shape reconfiguration could enhance aerodynamic performance by providing the ability to adapt to various flight conditions.
Silicon Metamaterial Offers Advanced Color Capabilities
Monocrystalline silicon offers new possibilities for subwavelength-resolution color. Potential applications include anti-counterfeiting and three-dimensional displays.
High Performance Slag Materials – A Steel Industry Byproduct
Every day you probably use a steel industry byproduct, slag, without realizing it. Slag is a common construction material in the building of roadways, bridges and buildings. The ancient Romans used slag to build the Appian Way 2000 years ago.
Video: An Energy Harvester Based on the Motion of Graphene
An energy harvesting device is based on the motion of graphene membranes in response to temperature changes caused by ambient heat.