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Better Hearing with Spider Silk
Use of spider silk could improve microphones for hearing aids by replacing conventional pressure-based systems.
CO2 Concentrations in Atmosphere at All-time High
Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are at an all-time high, according to a statement from the United Nations.
Watch: Materials and Systems We're Only Beginning to Understand
Our Oct. 30 weekly newscast delves into the inner workings of materials and systems that are only beginning to be fully understood. Topics: getting clear on glass; portrait of a nanoparticle; our self-driving brains.
How Composite Materials Challenge the Automotive Manufacturing Industry - Part 1 Cost Barriers
Using composite materials for high-volume automotive production is a challenge for a variety of reasons such as cost barriers (raw material, manufacturing, equipment costs), material properties and performance, composite manufacturing processes, joining and assembly, finishing and coating, inspection and quality assurance, after-market repair or replacement, capital equipment cost, and composite design knowledge. How can the automotive industry tackle the barriers to broader implementation of composites and increased light-weighting?
A One-Stop Shop Approach to Automotive Paint Protection
Saint-Gobain’s NORFILM™ paint protection film and coatings are based on a solid understanding of films and coatings, going further to provide coating solutions that until now have remained elusive.
From Hospital Waste to Durable Concrete
An innovative recycling project is repurposing plastic dialysis waste as a durable, waterproof filler material for concrete.
New 3D Printing Lab Opens on University of Miami Campus
On Monday, October 23, 2017, the University of Miami opened the UM College of Engineering – Johnson & Johnson 3D Printing Center of Excellence Collaborative Laboratory.
New Study Confirms Antimicrobial Benefits of Copper Surfaces
According to the results of a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control on the high-touch surface in athletic centers, copper touch surfaces had dramatically reduced bacterial levels compared to control surfaces.
Researchers Create Artificial Limbs that Can be Mapped in the Brain
EPFL scientists have used ultra-high field 7 Tesla fMRI to show how TSMR affects upper-limb representations in the brains of patients with amputations in particular in primary motor cortex in the somatosensory cortex and regions processing more complex brain functions.
New Catalytic Converters Developed that Produce Clean Air in Cities
Reducing pollution from cars and meeting stricter exhaust gas standards are major challenges when trying to develop catalytic converters. A new concept may help treat exhaust gases after the cold start of engines and in urban traffic while reducing the consumption of expensive noble metals.
Chile Taking Steps to Ban Plastic Bags in Coastal Regions
With an estimated 8 million tons of plastic being dumped into the sea each year, Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet signed a bill that will aim to ban plastic bags in over 100 coastal towns and villages.
Potentially Dangerous Chemical Lingers on Some Toothbrushes
An antibacterial agent currently banned in over-the-counter hygiene products continues to be an ingredient in a number of toothpaste brands where its residue collects on toothbrushes, exposing users to the ingredient time and again.
The Science of Apple Washing
With fall upon us, it is likely that we will be eating our fair share of apples, and it is even likelier still that those apples haven’t been washed thoroughly enough to remove pesticides.
Darley Added as Aquabotix’s Latest Distributor
Aquabotix today announced the addition of W.S. Darley & Co. as a distributor for Aquabotix in the U.S.
MIT’s Materials Trifecta: Stronger Concrete, Recycled Plastic, Reduced Emissions
Stronger concrete, waste diversion from landfills, reduced carbon dioxide emissions. MIT undergraduates accomplished all three by reinforcing concrete formulations with plastic flakes.
How to Tell if You Need PCB Assembly Services
At Screaming Circuits we talk about PCB assembly as being our speciality, but conceptually, it's more of a case of us trying to remove some of your barriers.
Jumping Nanoparticles Improve the Understanding of Friction and Thermal Motion
By monitoring the motion of the nanoparticle over time, the scientists determined the rate at which the nanoparticle hops between the wells for a wide range of friction that can be accurately tuned by adjusting the pressure of the gas around the nanoparticle.
Nanotech Heats Up Passive Solar Windows
The nanotechnology-based design uses solar energy to increase window temperature on cold days by up to 8 K (15° F or 9° C).
Increase Load Carrying Capacity of Soil with Enviro-Mat
Mixing cement and Enviro-Mat additive with the soil on-site creates a strong and durable stabilization that increases capacity up to 50 tons per square meter.
New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.