From astronauts and submariners to miners and rescue workers, people who operate in small, enclosed spaces need good air quality to work safely and effectively. Electronic sensors now developed by a KAUST team can simultaneously ...
Materials Science
Apr 11, 2019
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Stretchable electronics represent a promising new technology for next-generation wearable devices, according to a review published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Engineering
Mar 26, 2019
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Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a new technique that may greatly reduce industry's dependence on natural gas, combining renewable energy and low-cost thermal storage to deliver heat for high-temperature ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 14, 2019
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Ethiopia said Wednesday it would send the black boxes from last weekend's deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash to Europe for analysis as demand grew for urgent answers over the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Business
Mar 13, 2019
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In light of the significant costs generated by child poverty for the United States, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides evidence-based policy and program packages that ...
Economics & Business
Mar 1, 2019
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It's not news that rental homes are less energy efficient than other dwellings. Although energy efficiency pays dividends for an owner-occupier, landlords have little incentive to invest, as they would bear the cost without ...
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2019
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Metal halide perovskites are regarded as next generation materials for light emitting devices (LEDs). Recent research co-led by a scientist from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has resulted in a new and efficient fabrication ...
Materials Science
Feb 14, 2019
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A new prototype system that monitors the number and type of tractor-trailers moving through a region could help transportation planners identify and prioritize infrastructure projects and increase operational efficiency.
Engineering
Feb 11, 2019
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As Milwaukee, Flint, Michigan and other cities grapple with the toxic impact of lead water pipes, another lead-contamination hazard lurks in soil.
Environment
Jan 21, 2019
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An EU-funded initiative has developed a low-cost positioning and navigation system for unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Utilising multiple-antenna, the device is based on off-the-shelf components and advanced data fusion algorithms.
Engineering
Sep 18, 2018
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