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Silk Micrococoons Wrap Sensitive Molecules
Micron-scale cocoons, invisible to the naked eye, were devised to protect particles of beneficial molecular liquid “cargo” in various products.
3-D Printed Sensor to Help Fight Against Waterborne Illnesses
A 3-D printed device that can monitor drinking water in real time has been created by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus.
3D-Printed Self-Healing Gel Coming to a Cracked Phone Screen Near You
A new 3D-printed self-healing gel regenerates after being cut.
Saint-Gobain’s Hexoloy® Silicon Carbide Continues to Extend Its Reach
Silicon carbide (SiC) is arguably one of the most versatile compounds on Earth. In the years since commercial production began, it has become an invaluable asset in dozens of applications ranging from a protective reentry skin on the space shuttle to structural materials, and in the automotive, electronics, steel production, pharmaceutical, chemicals, nuclear and many other industries.
Pouches Kill E. Coli, Other Pathogens
The inexpensive pouch, which releases chlorine dioxide gas eliminating E. coli and other illness-causing pathogens from fruits and vegetables, is made up of a semi-permeable membrane that allows for a controlled venting of the gas.
UK Pilots Want Tougher Drone Regulations
With an uptick in drone-related incidents, the British Airline Pilots Association is calling for tougher drone regulations.
Luxembourg's Legal Framework on Space Resources
The new law states that space resources are capable of being appropriated.
Syringes Polluting Recreational Areas, Bodies of Water
Discarded syringes from heroin drug users are beginning to accumulate in unexpected recreational areas and bodies of water, both polluting the environment and presenting a “sticking” danger to people frequenting these areas, according to reports.
Making Polycarbonates from Lemon
Because many everyday products are produced using polycarbonates (for instance, airplane windows and phone cases), several million tons of polycarbonate are created globally each year. Wanting to cut down on the amount of BPA used in the production of polycarbonates, researchers discovered a substitute.
Zebrafish Embryos Successfully Cryopreserved with Gold Nanotechnology
Researchers have been able to produce the first-ever reproducible evidence for the first successfully cryopreservation of the fish embryos.
A Suit That May Give Athletes an Advantage Over Competitors
Always in search of an advantage over their competitors, athletes may experience that advantage in the form of data thanks to research from Carnegie Mellon University.
Suite of Ultra-Clean Filters for Use in Chemical and Semiconductor Manufacturing
The suite from Entegris includes the Torrento, Guardian and new Trinzik series.
Safe and Secure: How Glass Reliably Adheres to Skyscrapers
Spacer tape, a key component in structural silicone glazing systems, maintains a uniform distance between the glazing panel and the structure, and provides a locating surface for the silicone structural sealant. As the industry standard, Thermalbond® is the premium structural glazing spacer tape on the market.
China has Successfully Teleported an Atom into Space
Gone are the days of teleportation being a Jetson’s-esque dream.
How Abrasive Blasting with ARMEX™ Works
When baking soda impacts a substrate, the impact energy is transferred back into the baking soda crystal itself, which gets fractured and blown apart. The substrate remains unchanged.
Governments, Schools Not Communicating Most Effective Steps To Combat Climate Change
The study from Lund University (which consulted 39 peer-reviewed papers, carbon calculators and government reports to arrive at their conclusion) details the four actions that would significantly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint: having fewer children, cutting air travel, getting rid of personal cars and maintaining a plant-based diet.
New Coating Takes the Heat Off Hypersonic Travel
Aircraft moving at Mach 5 or greater are exposed to temperatures of 2,000° C to 3,000° C, which can undermine structural integrity.
Identifying Trees Through Chemical Fingerprints
In an effort to combat the illegal harvesting of trees from protected areas, scientists from Oregon USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Station have come up with a way to determine where a piece of wood originated by unearthing the piece of wood’s unique chemical structure.
Internal Pipe Coating Provides High-Temp Protection
The thermosetting epoxy powder provides excellent chemical resistance in temperatures up to 150° C (302° F).
New Turbocharger Boosts 1.0-Liter Gasoline Engines
BorgWarner has delivered its wastegate turbocharger for Honda’s new three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline direct-injected engine.