News Feature Channel: Engineering

Sleek and Discreet Task Lighting Meets Behavioral Health Guidelines

Kenall Manufacturing — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:10:16 EST

Introducing Kenall's new task light: the MedMaster KUE(tm). Combining Kenall's expertise in behavioral health lighting with a sleek new contour, KUE's design aesthetic is as comfortable as it is stylish.

New AI Technique Can Uncover Antiviral Compounds Using Limited Data

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

Artificial intelligence algorithms have now been combined with traditional laboratory methods to uncover promising drug leads against human enterovirus 71 (EV71), the pathogen behind most cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. The study, published today in Cell Reports Physical Science by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, showed that reliable antiviral predictions can be made even when only a modest amount of experimental data are available.

$11.5 Million Sponsorship Creates New Research Institute

Tufts University — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:15:58 EST

An $11.5 million sponsorship will launch a new research institute at Tufts focused on materials science and engineering. The Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute is a collaboration between manufacturer Epsilon Group and the university to advance innovations in materials that address global challenges in energy and sustainability.

Gold for Sports, Green Silver for Industry!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:09 EST

A research team led by Dr. Ju-Yul Lee and Dr. Seil Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed the world's first eco-friendly silver (Ag) plating technology using a phosphorus (P) compound as a key plating component.

Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery

National Radio Astronomy Observatory — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EST

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and the University of Florida (UF) have announced a dynamic new partnership to advance science education and public outreach at a future Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) antenna site in Florida. This collaboration, signed with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the debut of the ngVLA prototype antenna in New Mexico last week, brings together world-class scientific expertise and educational leadership to create unique opportunities for students, educators, and the public across Florida. If constructed, the ngVLA, a flagship project recommended by the Astro2020 Decadal Survey, would be the most advanced radio telescope of its kind, capable of probing the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution

Exceptional Points Revolutionize Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for Precision Gas Monitoring

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:20:09 EST

In a landmark advance in microsensor technology, researchers have unveiled an ultra-sensitive gas detection method using surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors enhanced by the physics of exceptional points (EPs). These EPs, phenomena from non-Hermitian systems where eigenvalues and eigenvectors converge, allow for amplified signal response.

Brain Decoder Controls Spinal Cord Stimulation

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:45:06 EST

Ismael Seanez's lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

A Neuro-Quantum Leap in Finding Optimal Solutions

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:40:58 EST

A computer scientist from Washington University in St. Louis developed a problem-solving architecture modeled on neurobiology that leverages quantum mechanical behavior to guarantee optimal solutions to complex problems.

Borrowing a Gene from the Burning Bush Plant Improves Oil Qualities in Bioenergy Crops

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:40:56 EST

Some plants produce oils with properties that are particularly good for biofuels, but not all of these plants are suitable for being grown on a large scale. To solve this dilemma, scientists modified the seeds of camelina and pennycress to produce the same type of oil made by the burning bush plant. The result is plants that produce nearly pure, high-quality oil with improved biofuel properties.

Updated Equestrian Helmet Ratings System Adds Racing and High-Speed Events

Virginia Tech — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:05:23 EST

Falling off a horse at high-speed changes the impact to the rider's head and the parameters for a quality helmet, according to new research from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.

New Innovation Alliance Aims to Drive New Med Tech Ventures In Region

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:40:43 EST

A new collaboration bringing entrepreneurs and investors together with physician-scientists, surgeons, and medical technologists promises to launch the Baltimore region as a major national hub for new biomedical ventures and start-up companies.

A Smarter Way to Check Battery Health--Fast, Easy, and Accurate

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:25:31 EST

As lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continue to power electric vehicles and energy storage systems, their long-term health remains a critical challenge. A groundbreaking new method combines deep learning with physical modeling to deliver rapid, accurate degradation diagnosis at the electrode level. This innovative approach requires only 11 data points from a charging cycle, achieving reliable predictions in just 2.5 minutes. By simplifying the data needed and eliminating the need for specialized equipment, this technique offers a faster, more accessible solution to battery health monitoring--paving the way for safer, more efficient battery management in large-scale applications.

'Wood You Believe It?' FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Eco-Friendly Nano-Iron

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:30:00 EST

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build sustainably. By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular level without adding weight or altering flexibility - offering a durable, eco-friendly alternative to steel and concrete.

New Spectroscopic Method Enhances Greenhouse Gas Monitoring in Wastewater Treatment

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:30:58 EST

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Traditional methods for measuring these emissions are often limited by their focus on individual compounds, leading to incomplete emission profiles.

Physicists from Ben-Gurion University Achieve Breakthrough in Measuring Ultrafast Laser Pulses

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:15:01 EST

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have achieved a major breakthrough in measuring ultrafast laser pulses, overcoming a long-standing challenge in strong-field physics. Led by Dr. Eugene Frumker, the team developed a precise method to measure laser intensity and duration at the interaction point using ion analysis. This advancement improves accuracy in laser-driven experiments, paving the way for new discoveries in attosecond science and strong field physics.

When to Go Multinode? A Novel Approach Aids Quantum Computer Designers

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:20:25 EST

Researchers have developed a method to evaluate and optimize the design of multimode quantum computers. Superconducting quantum processors must be operated at extremely low temperatures, achieved using dilution refrigerators. In multimode computers, these refrigerators must be connected via optical links that shuttle fragile quantum information.

How Beehive Industries, ORNL Are Advancing Aerospace Additive Manufacturing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:50:27 EST

Inspired by a visit to ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, Jonaaron Jones launched a career in additive manufacturing that led to founding Volunteer Aerospace and now leading Beehive Industries' external parts business.

RPI Researchers Receive Prestigious Gordon Prize from National Academy of Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:30:02 EST

During an awards ceremony at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) today, Chemical and Biological Engineering professors Georges Belfort, Ph.D., and Steven Cramer, Ph.D., received the 2025 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education given by the National Academy of Engineering.

Yang Previews Chemical Recycling Innovation for Textiles

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:20:33 EST

It is becoming harder and harder to ignore the environmental costs of textiles, and demand is still growing by leaps and bounds each year.

LLNL's Candy Writes His Seventh Book

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:30:41 EST

LLNL electrical engineer Jim Candy never expected to be an author.