Scientists Turn Food Waste into Construction Materials
Tokyo-based researchers have developed a new method to reduce food waste by recycling discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into robust construction materials
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Electromagnetic Levitation Whips Nanomaterials into Shape
Electromagnetic field directs shape formed by gas phase metal molecules
Do Public Toilets Pose a Risk of COVID-19 Transmission?
Study explores flushing power to test risk of COVID-19 transmission
How Does Face Shape Affect COVID-19 Mask Performance?
Research team hopes to understand the flow physics and mechanics of face masks used to protect against the virus
Pinpointing Cracks in Metal Long Before They Cause Catastrophes
A new method for testing metals at a microscopic scale allows researchers to rapidly inflict repetitive loads on materials while recording how ensuing damage evolves into cracks
Discovery Will Allow More Sophisticated Work at Nanoscale
New method of fluid gating has implications for drug delivery, power generation, and other uses
Research Leads to Drones That Can Change Shape Mid-Flight
US Army researchers have created a tool that will be used to develop and rapidly optimize future vertical lift vehicles capable of changing shape during flight
Scientists Build Machine That Mimics a Supernova in the Lab
Getting the machine to produce results useful for studying nature took two and a half years of engineering adjustments
3D Printing Study Shows Promise for Predictive Maintenance
A recent study showed that the US Army could detect and monitor the wear and tear of 3D printed maraging steel through sensor measurement
Kirigami-Inspired Electronics Perfect for Pressure Sensing
Texas A&M researchers found that miniature electronics based on the Japanese art of kirigami are ideal for pressure sensing because of their ability to be repeatedly compressed