Technology Org
- Now metal surfaces can be instant bacteria killers, thanks to new laser treatment technique April 9, 2020Purdue University engineers have created a laser treatment method that could potentially turn any metal surface into a
- Spacesuit Insulation Protects Personal Devices April 9, 2020Protecting astronauts from the extreme temperatures of space while they explore the Moon or repair the exterior of
- Zero-Gravity Body Posture Influences Acupressure Massage Chair April 9, 2020Most people don’t think about how easy it is to sit behind a desk or go through a
- Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars April 9, 2020That spot of oil on the garage floor dripping from your engine indicates a problem. It’s so small
- Carbon-Fiber Heat Sink Makes Batteries Safer for Electric Cars, Bikes, and More April 9, 2020Batteries have come a long way in recent years. Lithium-ion batteries in particular are more powerful, longer-lasting, and
- Freeze-Dried Foods Nourish Adventurers and the Imagination April 9, 2020Freeze-dried food, today, is commonplace. It’s in the baby food aisle and next to the dried apricots. Hikers
- How PCR Helped Create a Test for the Coronavirus in Record Time April 9, 2020A little less than a month ago, it was hard to believe that a large part of the
- Lobster digestion of microplastics could further foul the food chain April 9, 2020Tiny fragments of plastic waste are dispersed throughout the environment, including the oceans, where marine organisms can ingest
- Harnessing the power of electricity-producing bacteria for programmable ‘biohybrids’ April 9, 2020Someday, microbial cyborgs –– bacteria combined with electronic devices –– could be useful in fuel cells, biosensors, and
- ‘Whiskey webs’ are the new ‘coffee ring effect’ April 9, 2020Spilled coffee forms a ring as the liquid evaporates, depositing solids along the edge of the puddle. This