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New Connectors Are Rated for Up to 500 Hours of Salt Spray
Mouser Electronics Inc. is now stocking Amphe-Lite gray zinc nickel (ZnNi) metal connectors from Amphenol Industrial.
Self-Optimizing Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution
Highly surface-active layered metal dichalcogenide catalysts were developed to improve water-splitting efficiency.
New Material To Treat Tooth Sensitivity, Prevent Cavities
Although there are several remedies for tooth sensitivity on the market, researchers believe they have created a material that will treat the condition for longer periods than currently available products.
Re-Engineering Plastics to Conduct Heat
A new technique that changes the molecular structure of plastic has the potential for leading to lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components.
Dual Nutrient Removal from Agricultural Runoff
Woodchip-filled trenches have proven effective in removing nitrate from tile drainage water and were recently tested for the removal of phosphorus.
Promising Future for New, Implantable Titanium Alloys
Biomedical applications have long utilized austenitic stainless steels, titanium alloys and cobalt-chrome-molybdenum alloys for their excellent mechanical properties and sufficient biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. However, long-term biomed implants have demonstrated that these materials may be less than ideal.
Climate Change Linked to Future Uptick in Premature Deaths
Left unchecked, climate change could cause approximately 60,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths worldwide in 2100, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation
PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Watch: Slug-Inspired Medical Bio-Glues, Battery-Free Cellphones and Etch A Sketch Circuits
Slug-inspired medical bio-glues, battery-free cellphones and Etch A Sketch circuits.
Surface Sourced from Springtail Skin Repels Liquids
A liquid-repellent surface treatment was inspired by the insect, which has skin textures with doubly reentrant cavities, keeping them dry.
Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician
A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.
Product Spotlight: Master Bond EP93FRHT
Master Bond epoxy EP93FRHT passes stringent Airbus testing for bonding, sealing and potting applications.
An Age-Old Question: Corks or Caps?
Scientists will attempt to answer a question long plaguing the wine industry: Does wine bottled with cork or with screw caps taste better?
Reusable Water Filter Traps Heavy Metals
The filter, composed of multi-walled carbon nanotubes grown on a quartz substrate, removes heavy metals to meet WHO drinking water standards.
A Simple Molecule May Hold the Key to Quantum Computing
Ultracold-temperature research on a simple two-atom molecule has demonstrated the potential for creating qubits, the basic building block of quantum computing.
Lead in the Pipes, and How It Got There
Direct evidence that untreated water leached lead into the damaged drinking-water system in Flint, Michigan, has been revealed.
Accurate Perforating: World-class, Customer-centric Services
Accurate Perforating is a trusted provider of perforation services and perforated products serving architectural and industrial markets around the world.
Selective Conversion of CO2 to CO
A spongy nickel organic crystalline structure converts carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide on exposure to visible light.
Biochar Begets Air Quality and Health Benefits
A relatively simple means of reducing health care costs in urban areas is to use biochar in adjacent agricultural operations.
Used Foil Becomes Biofuel Catalyst
A novel green route converts aluminum foil waste into highly active nano-mesoporous alumina.