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Sending materials into space is expensive, so the more astronauts can make on-site, the better. Engineers at Washington State University (WSU) have now demonstrated how crushed Martian rock could be mixed with a titanium alloy to make 3D-printable buil… Continue reading Astronauts could 3D print tools and parts from titanium and Mars dust
Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren’t quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, Washington State University scientists have devised a… Continue reading New process converts old PLA plastic into a better 3D-printing resin
New research points to an easily measured eye response to light as a potentially useful way of diagnosing autism in very young children. Further testing is currently underway in a large cohort of children and a simple device to screen pupil responses h… Continue reading Pupil light response proposed as biomarker to diagnose autism
The production of cement is a major source of carbon emissions, so the less of it that’s used, the better. A new study could help, as it shows that cement can be made much stronger with the addition of material derived from waste shrimp shells.Continue… Continue reading Material obtained from shrimp shells makes for stronger cement
Birds regularly eat large quantities of crops, and often become accustomed to stationary devices designed to scare them away. That’s why scientists are now looking at using autonomous drones to do the job.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTag… Continue reading Autonomous drones show promise for shooing birds away from crops
Presently, in order to check electrolyte levels in newborn babies, blood samples are drawn from the infants twice a day. Soon, however, a “smart” pacifier could be used to non-invasively collect that same data.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wel… Continue reading “Smart” pacifier could warn of dehydration in newborn babies
Over the past couple of years, disposable face masks have become a very plentiful form of garbage. There may actually be a use for them, however, as recent research shows that they could strengthen concrete when added to it.Continue ReadingCategory: Ma… Continue reading Used face masks could find new life in stronger concrete
The allure of of a donut or hamburger can test the resolve of even the strictest of dieters, but a new study has hinted at new tools that can help us resist the temptation. The research explores how exercise can reduce cravings for fatty foods, demonst… Continue reading High-intensity exercise may dampen cravings for fatty foods
Ammonia is commonly used in commercial crop fertilizers, which in turn can pollute waterways when they run off of fields. New research, however, suggests that engineered bacteria could one day take the place of such fertilizers.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Engineered ammonia-producing bacteria could replace crop fertilizers
Although we’ve been hearing about various stronger forms of concrete, one of the keys to making concrete last longer is to keep water from seeping into it in the first place. A new surface sealant could help, as it reportedly makes existing concrete 75… Continue reading Surface sealant uses nanotech to make concrete last longer