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Model shows green concrete can recycle twice the coal ash as current standards
New modeling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
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Researchers devise a new building design method that avoids catastrophic collapses
Current building design methods are primarily based on improving the connectivity between components of the structure. In the event of component failure, this connectivity allows the loads that were carried by failed components ...
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Biohybrid robotic hand may help unravel complex sensation of touch
Brain-machine interfaces are devices that enable direct communication between a brain's electrical activity and an external device such as a computer or a robotic limb that allows people to control machines using their thoughts.
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Researchers study levitating diesel and biodiesel droplets for more efficient biofuel motors
By studying how bubbles form in a drop of biodiesel, researchers at the University of Gothenburg can help future engines get the most energy out of the fuel.
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21 hours ago
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Digital twin helps optimize manufacturing speed while satisfying quality constraints
A new method uses a digital twin to optimize manufacturing machine speed—known as feed rate—while adhering to quality constraints, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers published in IEEE Access.
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May 14, 2024
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Engineering students invent a quieter leaf blower
The challenge before Johns Hopkins University engineering students: Take a leaf blower, but make it quiet. Make it work as powerfully as ever, but do not allow it to emit the ear-piercing caterwaul that has gotten leaf blowers ...
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May 14, 2024
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Reducing the noise levels of hair salons to create a more relaxing experience and protect hearing
Walking out of a hair salon can have customers feeling brand new, but the noisy environment may have negative effects at the cost of a new "do." At Image Creators salon in Maryland, owner Silvia Campana along with her employees ...
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May 14, 2024
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High-voltage technology to supercharge the mining industry
Zapping rocks with a high-voltage pulse—similar to a lightning strike—could be the answer to decarbonizing the mining industry according to researchers from The University of Queensland.
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May 14, 2024
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Engineers develop new 3D printing technology
In everything from electronics in cars to the components of commercial airliners are state-of-the-art 3D-printed materials. Their strength and properties depend on what they're made of and how they're made.
Engineering
May 14, 2024
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Scientists create green composite material from Japanese washi paper
Washi: the traditional Japanese paper, known for its beauty and strength, has been used in bookbinding, art, furniture, and architecture for hundreds of years. But, more recently, washi's usage is on the decline, as people ...
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May 14, 2024
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Korean technology lays the foundation for air quality improvement
A newly developed technology has made it possible to measure fine particle levels in challenging conditions, breaking Korea's reliance on international technologies for such measurements. This preprocessing technology enables ...
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May 14, 2024
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Domestic lime instead of magnesium from overseas could reduce global dependence on raw materials
With 87% of global production, China has a near monopoly on magnesium, an essential raw material for metallurgy. Engineers at the University of Duisburg-Essen and industrial partners have now developed a process that allows ...
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May 14, 2024
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Researchers compile most comprehensive power outage dataset for the US
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Data, researchers from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have produced the most comprehensive power outage dataset ever compiled for ...
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May 14, 2024
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New technique improves finishing time for 3D printed machine parts
North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows people who manufacture metal machine parts with 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control of manufactured parts during ...
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May 14, 2024
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New snail-inspired robot can climb walls
A robot, designed to mimic the motion of a snail, has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol.
Robotics
May 14, 2024
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Entangled mesh hydrogels enable rapid atmospheric water harvesting
According to a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers have developed entangled mesh hydrogels (EMHs) via cryogelation, achieving rapid atmospheric water harvesting.
Engineering
May 14, 2024
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New technique to transform waste carbon dioxide into high-value chemicals achieves cost reduction of about 30%
Addressing the urgent challenge posed by escalating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their impact on climate change, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel technique that significantly ...
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May 14, 2024
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Manipulation technology makes home-helper robot possible
Parents spend roughly 300 hours each year cleaning up after their kids. That's nearly two weeks that could be otherwise spent doing anything else. Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, ...
Robotics
May 13, 2024
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What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on
While on the road, you're probably thinking more about your destination than the pavement you're driving over. But building roads requires a host of engineering feats, from developing the right pavement materials to using ...
Engineering
May 13, 2024
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Cat collaboration demonstrates what it takes to trust robots
Would you trust a robot to look after your cat? New research suggests it takes more than a carefully designed robot to care for your cat, the environment in which they operate is also vital, as well as human interaction.
Robotics
May 13, 2024
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