Engineering

'PIX' process refines alloys for fusion and aerospace applications

University of Birmingham scientists have discovered a new materials and processing approach that could help engineers develop stronger, more reliable materials for two different technologies: future fusion reactors and next-generation ...

Energy & Green Tech

Solar-powered trashcan lid insert gets rid of garbage stink

Garbage left outside starts smelling unpleasant very quickly, especially in warm, humid climates that accelerate food decay. In ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, researchers report a solar-powered lid insert that fits ...

Energy & Green Tech

A wallpaper that generates power from moisture in the air

More than 6 million U.S. homes have solar panels on their roofs—but what if you could generate power inside your house, too? Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a new type of wallpaper that turns moisture ...

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