Engineering
In a collaborative study in this month's issue of Engineering Structures, researchers at Princeton University and the University of Bergamo revealed the engineering techniques behind self-supporting masonry domes inherent ...
May 18, 2020
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Robotics
Science fiction films portray the idea relatively simply: the terminator—who either tries to destroy or rescue humanity—is such a perfect humanoid robot that in most cases it is superior to humans. But how well do humanoid ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
New research suggests that many households could break even on their solar panels investments as early as 2027, as solar electricity becomes a more competitive electricity source, according to scientists at the University ...
May 10, 2023
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Engineering
New research suggests that around 0.5% of global carbon emissions could be captured during the normal crushing process of rocks commonly used in construction, by crushing them in CO2 gas.
Mar 13, 2023
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Engineering
An invisible coating that can "fireproof" wood has been invented by scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
Aug 18, 2022
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Business
The string of layoff announcements by Amazon and other Seattle-area tech employers has many asking whether the tech industry is bound for a major correction and even more job cuts in coming months.
Nov 21, 2022
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Engineering
Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D-printed concrete that is easier to print, paving the way to create potential "smart" walls that can monitor cracks.
Dec 5, 2023
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Robotics
The technology, which has been tested in the lab, could ultimately be used for manufacturing and building in difficult-to-access or dangerous locations such as tall buildings or help with post-disaster relief construction, ...
Sep 21, 2022
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Engineering
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3-D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.
Jan 19, 2021
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Engineering
A team of researchers from Aarhus University have, for the first time ever, linked 40 years of productivity data from the construction industry with the actual work done. The results show that productivity in the construction ...
Jul 10, 2020
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