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Video: Three 3D Printing Industries
3D printing technology is putting the tools for creation into the hands of small-business startups and entrepreneurs.
Artificial Reefs Trialed in the Mediterranean Sea
Small biodegradable plastic structures that mimic natural coralline algae are being used to install 90 synthetic mini reefs.
Lightweight Materials Launched for Shipbuilding
An EU project was initiated to obtain recognition and an established role for advanced materials in the European maritime industry.
The Imminent Materials Science Revolution
A revolution in materials science is imminent thanks to the emerging technology of quantum computing.
Thermo-12 Gold to be Replaced by Water-Resistant Thermo-1200
A new water-resistant calcium silicate from Johns Manville Industrial Insulation Group is slated for an August 2017 release.
Moving Away From Metals
Metal-to-plastic conversion is a growing trend, and while engineered thermoplastics have existed since the introduction of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and nylon in the 1950s, industries and applications that can benefit from today’s thermoplastics are still being realized.
Chemists Create 3-D Printed Graphene Foam
Researchers from Rice University and Tianjin University in China have successfully printed graphene foam via 3-D laser printing.
Risky Rice
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered arsenic compounds in connection with chemical analyses of rice—a dietary staple in many regions of the world—that may present increased health risks to humans consuming the popular food.
Soundproof Curtains in an Open-concept Office Design
As more and more companies embrace a collaborative and open-concept work environment, an often ignored byproduct of this design is a concern for privacy.
Washing Machines: Another Source of Microplastics in Wastewater
The research investigated the number of possible reasons for the release of the microfibers into the wastewater.
How NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Keep its Cool
New cooling systems will protect the craft, which will fly closer to the sun than any other mission.
A Moth’s-eye Strategy to Eliminate Screen Glare
Thank the mundane moth for inspiring a new antireflection film that enhances the readability of smart phone and tablet screens in bright sunlight.
PPI Indicates Softwood Lumber Prices are Still Rising
In May, softwood lumber prices rose again, likely in response to the ongoing trade disagreement between the U.S. and Canada.
Watch: Ex-NASA engineer creates a friendly car horn. Electricity from urine can now be used to kill salmonella and E Coli. Solar paints can create fuel from sun and vapor.
Watch: Ex-NASA engineer creates a friendly car horn. Electricity from urine can now be used to kill salmonella and E Coli. Solar paints can create fuel from sun and vapor.
Artificial Iris Adjusts to Incident Light
Researchers hope to eventually have the system used in the treatment of iris defects.
Low-temp Catalyst Yields Hydrogen from Water, CO
The catalyst could improve the performance of fuel cells that run on hydrogen but can be poisoned by CO.
Bradwell Completes Nuclear Fuel Element Debris Treatment
All the fuel element debris waste at the UK's Bradwell nuclear power plant has been treated to reduce on-site radiological risk.
Researchers Urge Wearable Device Designers to Consider Baby Boomers
In an effort to appeal to older generations who stand to benefit from their use, researchers are urging designers of wearable devices to consider altering the technology design to better accommodate that population.
Six Things You Should Know About Syntactic Foam: A Primer
Here are six things that you should know about syntactic foam - and why it should be on your list of materials for your next design project.
Removable Seat Covers Add a Level of Cleanliness to Ride-sharing
Adient has developed removable seat covers that will ease the worry about seat cleanliness in the car-sharing market.