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3D Printed Spine Truss System Successfully Used in Surgery in the U.S.
4WEB Medical has announced that the first surgeries using their lateral spine truss system were recently performed in several U.S. hospitals.
Click Chemistry Speeds Polysulfate Polymer Production
A low-cost route to large-scale production of sulfur-containing polymers has been developed based on click reactions.
Magnesium Sheet Metal Stronger Than Aluminum
A new magnesium alloy becomes stronger than aluminum alloy after heat treatment and could be a low-cost, lightweight sheet metal for automotive applications.
Solar Cells Get the Lead Out
Researchers have shown that bismuth could be a non-toxic alternative to lead for use in next-generation solar cells.
3D Printing Prosthetics on the Cheap
Inspired to help after a 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a non-profit tech startup is making functional and affordable prosthetic hands using a 3D printer.
Coal May Hold Key to REE Supply Security
U.S. demand for rare earth elements could be met by completely extracting these resources from domestic coal and coal byproducts.
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with EASE
The addition of polydopamine, originally isolated from mussels, boosts the sensitivity of many diagnostic assays.
Sensors to 'Sound' the Alarm
The sensors can detect hydrogen sulphide (toxic industrial gas) and heat and low humidity (characteristics of forest fires).
Satellite to Monitor Global Air Pollution Levels
In addition, the satellite may also provide information concerning volcanic ash concentrations and levels of UV radiation.
Rush Hour Air Pollution Inside Cars Worse Than Previously Thought
Researchers determined that commuters were exposed to twice as much harmful particulate matter during rush hour than previously thought. Additionally, the researchers found that the chemicals linked to oxidative stress (thought to be related to the development of various diseases such as cancer and heart disease) were also double what was previously thought.
Group Proposes 'Atomic Fingerprinting' to Curb Counterfeiting
A research group at Lancaster University, U.K., has proposed an anti-counterfeiting measure at the molecular level.
Plastic World
A new study provides the first global analysis of the production, use and fate of all plastics ever made.
Sharks, Whales May Solve Problems Plaguing the Shipping Industry
A University of Portsmouth, U.K., marine biologist is looking to nature for solutions to problems plaguing both the environment and the shipping industry.
Technology and Processes Behind Steel Production
No other engineering material comes close to matching the versatility of steel. What are the raw materials and equipment required to produce steel? A high-level overview is provided on iron making, steel refining and finishing operations.
Elasticity Could Soon Be Adjusted with the Push of a Button
University of Nebraska-Lincoln physicist Christian Binek found that the magnetic properties of a material could predict the relationship between the materials’ elasticity and temperature under certain conditions.
EOR Boosted by Nanosand/Surfactant Combo
A new nanoparticle-surfactant complex increases oil recovery to 58 percent compared to 45 percent recovery using surfactant alone.
Radiopaque Glue Replaces Sutures, Guides Surgery
The adhesive is visible in many common imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound and computed tomography.
How to Select the Right Pump for Your Chemical Application
Chemical pumps are defined as those with the application of making, using or disposing of chemicals. They are designed and constructed out of materials that can withstand substances with varying levels of viscosity, corrosiveness and abrasiveness. Some chemical pumps are also metering pumps, which provide flow measurement and control for applications that require precise volumes of chemicals.
Measuring Strength of Concrete Through Light
An epoxy coating applied to the material splits light waves and reflects it back to a photonic camera showing possible stress fractures
Video: A Call for Negative Emissions
According to a new study, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions isn't enough. We need to remove the CO2 already in the air.