Teaching robots to walk on the moon, and maybe rescue one another
The Palmer Glacier on Oregon's Mount Hood isn't the moon, but it's a good place to practice.
Apr 3, 2024
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News tagged with sand
Energy & Green Tech
Solution to energy storage may be beneath your feet
Anyone who has ever hot-footed it barefoot across the beach on a sunny day walks away with a greater understanding of just how much heat sand can retain. That ability is expected to play a vital role in the future, as technology ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Engineering
Study shows coal-based product could replace sand in concrete
The world's reliance on concrete, the second most consumed material after water, is leading to an environmental and resource crisis, with sand mining rates outstripping natural replenishment.
Jan 26, 2024
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Engineering
Sandcastle worm nests inspire new low-carbon building materials
Sandcastle worms are marine creatures about two inches long that build huge colonies of honeycombed, reef-like structures by cementing sand grains together.
Sep 28, 2023
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Engineering
Waste sand could be saved from landfill with new form of concrete
Up to 100 million tons of waste foundry sand could be averted from landfill worldwide and used to make a new form of concrete, research shows.
Sep 21, 2023
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Robotics
Bot inspired by baby turtles can swim under the sand
This robot can swim under the sand and dig itself out too, thanks to two front limbs that mimic the oversized flippers of turtle hatchlings.
Jul 18, 2023
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Engineering
Researchers propose replacing construction sand with shredded disposable diapers
Up to 8% of the sand in concrete and mortar used to make a single-story house could be replaced with shredded used disposable diapers without significantly diminishing their strength, according to a study published in Scientific ...
May 18, 2023
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Engineering
An advanced sand dam that can provide water in times of drought
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology announced the development of Korea's first sand dam capable of supplying stable water to residents of mountainous highlands during periods of water shortage ...
Apr 27, 2023
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Engineering
A novel microscopy method to evaluate screen erosion in oil and gas equipment
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has created a new, more effective method to evaluate changes in sand control screens used in oil and gas production wells. The new evaluation method provides a more comprehensive view of ...
Nov 8, 2022
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Sustainable concrete cuts emissions and uses waste for better buildings
An international research group is building a case for more sustainable concrete by replacing synthetic reinforcement materials with natural fibers and materials from difference waste streams.
Oct 7, 2022
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