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Cactus-Inspired New Material Can Absorb and Retain Large Amounts of Water

During desert rainfall, cacti immediately start taking up & storing the precipitation. Researchers have now created a material inspired by this natural phenomenon. It imitates cactus roots’ ability to quickly absorb & retain huge quantities of water with least amount of evaporation.

12 Apr 2018

Mahr Inc. Expands OPTIMAR 100 with Image Processing for Automated Testing of Measuring Equipmentv

Mahr Inc. today announced that it has expanded its OPTIMAR 100, a proven solution for testing dial and digital indicators, test indicators and dial comparators, with image processing for the automated testing of measurin...

From Mahr Inc. 12 Apr 2018

SBS, LLC Breaks Ground on Battery Academy

Storage Battery Systems, LLC has broken ground on Battery Academy, a new training facility and program that will offer the utility and telecom industries a wide range of training solutions. Construction is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2018 with classes starting this Fall.

From Exponential Power 12 Apr 2018

All-Liquid Repellent Coating Could Grime-Proof Gadgets

A researcher has designed a smooth, durable, clear coating that quickly sheds oils, water, alcohols, as well as peanut butter. This indeed could be a step towards grime-proof camera lenses, phone screens, countertops, and numerous other daily items.

12 Apr 2018

Toray to acquire TenCate Advanced Composites

Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V. today announces it has reached an agreement with integrated chemicals and materials group Toray Industries Inc. on the acquisition of TenCate Advanced Composites. Toray is committed to fu...

From Toray Advanced Composites 12 Apr 2018

Researchers Use Logistic Regression Analysis Model to Predict Ideal Chiral Crystal

Using the same technology as facial recognition, researchers have successfully developed chiral crystals. This is the first research reporting the use of this technology, known as logistic regression analysis, to predict which chemical groups are ideal for creating chiral molecules.

11 Apr 2018

Using Pentlandite to Design Low-Cost, Robust Catalysts for Hydrogen Production

Researchers could observe the minutest details of hydrogen production using pentlandite, a synthetic mineral. This enables the development of approaches for designing cost-efficient and rugged catalysts for hydrogen production.

11 Apr 2018

Metamaterial Perfectly Redirects and Reflects Acoustic Waves

Metamaterials researchers from the Duke University have shown the design and structure of a thin material that can regulate the redirection and reflection of sound waves with nearly flawless efficiency.

11 Apr 2018

Making 2D Metal Carbides and Nitrides Just Got Easier

Due to their metallic conductivity & hydrophilicity, 2D materials have applications as electrodes in rechargeable batteries, gas sensing, & in photothermal cancer therapy. A new method promises to be easier & cheaper, opening up the range of potential compositions & precursors.

By Lakshmi Supriya 11 Apr 2018

Superconductor-Superinsulator Transition Finally Observed

For years, physicists have predicted that the fundamental quantum states superconductivity and superinsulation occur as mirrored reflections of one another, and a new study published in Scientific Reports has validated this prediction.

By Brett Smith 11 Apr 2018

New Automated Production of Lightweight Aircraft Construction Materials

Next-generation aircraft will fly autonomously & electrically, be feather-light, & can be easily produced in a completely automated manner. Although the permanent autopilot & electrification are still in the inception stage, the lightweight construction has already been explored.

11 Apr 2018

TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. Acquires XRE NV

Launching itself into the 3D X-ray imaging arena TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. (TESCAN), a leading global supplier of electron, ion and light microscopy systems, announced today the acquisition of XRE NV, a Belgian-based ...

From Tescan Group 11 Apr 2018

$Rigaku Introduces Newest SmartLab Intelligent X-ray Diffraction (XRD) System$

Rigaku Introduces Newest SmartLab Intelligent X-ray Diffraction (XRD) System

Rigaku Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the new next-generation Rigaku SmartLab intelligent multipurpose X-ray diffractometer.

From Rigaku Corporation 11 Apr 2018

Enhancing Analytical Throughput with the Uniaxial Powder Tester Consolidation Station

The Uniaxial Powder Tester, from Freeman Technology, is a stand-alone shear tester for simple, sensitive and cost-effective powder characterisation.

From Freeman Technology 11 Apr 2018

Scientists Discover a Link Between Superconductivity and the Periodic Table

Researchers have demonstrated the high-temperature superconductivity of actinium hydrides and discovered a general principle for calculating the superconductivity of hydrides based on the periodic table.

10 Apr 2018