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Nanoparticles from Tattoo Ink Travel Inside Body, According to Study
According to researchers, despite finding a variety of particles in the skin, the smaller nanoparticles were the only ones settling in the lymph nodes — potentially causing periodic lymph node enlargement.
New Nanomaterials Could Lead to Scratch-proof Paint
A materials engineering discovery could lead to flexible, almost unbreakable smart devices, as well as scratch-proof paint for cars.
Engineering a Safer Sunscreen
A new, non-penetrating sunscreen developed at the University of Arizona prevents oxybenzone from penetrating the skin.
UK Slammed By UN Over Air Pollution
According to a recent report from the UN, the UK is failing to address the issue of air pollution.
See E-Skin Clothing, 3D-Printed Biomaterials That Degrade on Demand, and IBM Watson at the U.S. Open
Shirts that turn your body into an interactive controller, 3D printed biomaterials that degrade on-demand, and IBM Watson tracks the U.S. Open. Welcome to September, this is your Engineering360 news brief.
3D Printed Biomaterials Degrade on Demand
The materials, fabricated by means of stereolithographic printing, could be useful in designing microfluidic devices.
New Drone Swarming Tech Gets FAA Approval
New drone swarming technology developed by researchers from CU Boulder will allow one operator to pilot up to 30 drones at one time.
Microplastics in Drinking Water
According to a study released this week, people may be consuming 3,000 to 4,000 microparticles of plastic from tap water annually.
Leading-Edge Flame Retardant Technology
A review paper on protective, flame-retardant nanocoatings for polymeric surfaces is the subject of a Journal of Materials Science cover story.
Authenticating a Document Using a Paper's Fingerprint
Even altered paper (i.e., heated, scribbled upon or water damaged paper) can be analyzed, according to researchers.
New Way of Producing Hydrogen Fuel Discovered
A U.S. based team of researchers and MIPT scientists have assembled a nanoscale biological structure capable of producing hydrogen from water using light.
Designer Furniture...Made from Cow Manure
Determining that the material could be shaped and styled for this purpose, product design student Sanelisiwe Mafa used the material to create fully recyclable stools and designer flower pots.
Chemical Additives: Applications and Analytical Methods
Specialty chemicals, or chemical additives, are rapidly becoming a trillion dollar industry and are used in a wide range of industrial sectors, including energy, cosmetics, detergents, food, materials, textiles and pharmaceuticals.
Antidepressants Found in Great Lakes Fish
Researchers are concerned that the Niagara River, connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, is just a sampling of a larger problem.
Higher Efficiencies in Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide
New catalysts boost efficiencies in splitting water for hydrogen production and in splitting carbon dioxide to produce carbon monoxide.
New Aerospace Test is a Green Alternative to Explosive Testing
Sandia National Laboratories has successfully demonstrated a new and more environmentally-friendly method to test a rocket part to make sure its avionics can withstand the shock from stage separation during flight.
New Technique Could Ramp Up Mass Biodegradable Plastic Production
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jiangnan University have discovered a step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic that could improve the properties and overcome the obstacles in the way of manufacturing this plastic commercially.
Soybean Oil-based Tires Could Soon Hit the Road
The tread compound based on soybean oil keeps tires pliable in changing temperatures, enhancing the vehicle’s grip on the road surface.
Talking Drones
Amazon's new drone patent will enable drones to request information or respond to questions posed to them by humans while making deliveries.
Dermatologist Designing Wristband To Alert Wearer to Potential for Sunburn
Called the Eclipse RX, Matthys believes that the band will encourage users to take part in outdoor activities while simultaneously taking care of their skin.