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Catching additive manufacturing defects with nanoseconds to spare
The United States is on the cusp of a manufacturing renaissance. Federal legislation has ushered in billions of dollars of investment in manufacturing capabilities that will streamline the supply chain and strengthen national ...
May 10, 2024
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Engineering
Sky-high vanity: Constructing the world's tallest buildings creates high emissions, researchers say
Since ancient times, people have built structures that reach for the skies—from the steep spires of medieval towers to the grand domes of ancient cathedrals and mosques. Today the quest is to build the world's tallest skyscrapers, ...
May 10, 2024
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A better way to control shape-shifting soft robots
Imagine a slime-like robot that can seamlessly change its shape to squeeze through narrow spaces, which could be deployed inside the human body to remove an unwanted item.
May 9, 2024
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A dynamic projected turn signal for increased road safety
In recent years, micro-optical projectors have become well established for automotive applications. These projectors enable cars to communicate with their surroundings.
May 8, 2024
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Accelerating the practical application of next-gen batteries that are fire-resistant through dual-layer coating
Professor Hongkyung Lee of DGIST's Energy Science and Engineering collaborated with Dr. Chanhoon Kim's Clean Energy Conversion Group at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) to introduce a stabilization technology ...
May 8, 2024
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Robotics
Scientists create robot snails that can move independently using tracks or work together to climb
A team of roboticists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong has created a robot snail with a helmet-like shell that moves by rolling around on bulldozer-like tracks. They have published a paper on their research in Nature ...
May 7, 2024
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Engineering
Australian engineers develop an ultrasonic cold brew coffee machine
A new method to deliver a quality cold brew coffee in less than three minutes solidifies Australia's position as the innovators of modern coffee, according to researchers from The University of Queensland.
May 7, 2024
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Engineering
Researchers engineer sound-suppressing silk to reduce noise transmission in a large room
We are living in a very noisy world. From the hum of traffic outside your window to the next-door neighbor's blaring TV to sounds from a co-worker's cubicle, unwanted noise remains a resounding problem.
May 7, 2024
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Engineering
Engineers evaluate reliability of pressure relief valves for liquid natural gas tanks in train derailment scenarios
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has helped determine the viability of pressure relief valves for liquid natural gas tanks in the event of a train derailment for the Federal Rail Administration (FRA). The report from the ...
May 7, 2024
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Engineering
Using artificial ground reflectors to boost the efficacy of solar panels
Solar energy is a crucial asset in the fight against climate change, and researchers at the University of Ottawa have devised a smart approach to optimize its effectiveness. Their innovative method includes incorporating ...
May 7, 2024
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Engineering
Advancing satellite-based PNT service: Low Earth orbit satellite constellations augment the GNSS
A study has outlined the critical needs and essential technologies for a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation to augment satellite navigation systems, significantly improving the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services. ...
May 7, 2024
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Robotics
Engineers create a caterpillar-shaped robot that splits into segments, reassembles, hauls and crawls
Engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have combined ancient paper-folding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.
May 6, 2024
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Business
The scaling back of Saudi Arabia's proposed urban mega-project sends a clear warning to other would-be utopias
There is a long history of planned city building by both governments and the private sector from Brasilia to Islamabad.
May 6, 2024
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Engineering
Additive manufacturing could turn the tides for marine energy technologies
Milk and cookies. Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. All delightfully perfect pairs. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered another promising pair: marine energy and additive ...
May 6, 2024
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Engineering
Hundreds of cities have achieved zero road deaths in a year—here's how they did it
It's National Road Safety Week and it comes on the back of a year in which 1,286 people died on Australian roads. The rising road toll—up 8.2% for the year to March—included 62 children. Tragically, road deaths remain ...
May 6, 2024
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Engineering
Australia's building sector must look at its carbon budget, say experts
For decades, the construction industry has been largely driven by financial feasibility—focusing on cost optimization and return on investment.
May 6, 2024
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Engineering
All the right moves in martial arts: Researchers develop system to quickly identify errors and improve form
Research in the International Journal of Biometrics introduces a new method for assessing a practitioner's precision in martial arts training. The method focuses on quickly identifying errors in the athlete's movements and ...
May 3, 2024
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