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Nanowires as sensors in new type of atomic force microscope

17.10.2016 | Phys.org | www.phys.org

A new type of atomic force microscope (AFM) uses nanowires as tiny sensors. Unlike standard AFM, the device with a nanowire sensor enables measurements of both the size and direction of forces.

Nanowires as sensors in new type of atomic force microscope

Bendable electronic paper shows full colour scale

15.10.2016 | Chalmers University of Technology | www.chalmers.se

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed the basis for a new electronic paper that is less than a micrometre thin, flexible and giving all the colours that a regular LED…

Bendable electronic paper shows full colour scale

BMW presents its self-balancing motorcycle of the future

12.10.2016 | Phys.org | www.phys.org

The motorcycle of the future is so safe riders can cruise without helmet—all of the thrills with none of the danger—according to BMW.

BMW presents its self-balancing motorcycle of the future

‘Sensing Skin’ Detects Cracks, Harmful Chemicals in Structures

11.10.2016 | NC State University | news.ncsu.edu

Researchers have developed a multi-layered “sensing skin” to detect corrosive or otherwise harmful substances in structures. The skin can also detect cracks and other structural flaws that are…

‘Sensing Skin’ Detects Cracks, Harmful Chemicals in Structures

Snow-melting solar roads are being tested publicly in the US

09.10.2016 | Business Insider | www.businessinsider.com

A public square in Sandpoint, Idaho now has what looks like a light-up dance floor — 30 hexagonal tiles with flashing LEDs. But each tile is actually a solar panel, and collectively, the tiles will…

Snow-melting solar roads are being tested publicly in the US

Thermoelectric silicon material reaches record-low thermal conductivity

05.10.2016 | Phys.org | www.phys.org

Researchers have theoretically demonstrated the lowest rate of heat transfer, or thermal conductivity, in any silicon-based material developed so far.

Thermoelectric silicon material reaches record-low thermal conductivity

China investing heavily in two types of solar power

03.10.2016 | Tech Xplore | www.techxplore.com

China has made it known to the world that it plans to move from coal-fired powered plants to those based on renewable resources as quickly as possible—the smog from coal plants and the huge amount of…

China investing heavily in two types of solar power

Engineer works on typhoon turbine

30.09.2016 | Tech Xplore | www.techxplore.com

Atsushi Shimizu is the engineer who created the typhoon turbine. It is the world's first typhoon wind turbine “designed to withstand he strongest tropical cyclone while harnessing its immense force.”…

Promising biomaterial to build better bones with 3-D printing

29.09.2016 | Northwestern University | www.northwestern.edu

A Northwestern University research team has developed a 3-D printable ink that produces a synthetic bone implant that rapidly induces bone regeneration and growth. This hyperelastic “bone” material,…

Promising biomaterial to build better bones with 3-D printing

New World Speed Record for an Electric Vehicle

28.09.2016 | Venturi Automobiles | www.v-group.fr

The Venturi VBB-3 established two new FIA world speed records for an electric vehicle : 341.4 miles per hour (549.43kph). The car also set a top speed record : 358 mph (576 kph).

New World Speed Record for an Electric Vehicle

China Unveils World's Largest Single-Dish Radio Telescope

27.09.2016 | IEEE Spectrum | spectrum.ieee.org

The telescope, which had its official launch last week, has already received astrophysical signals, China’s press agency, Xinhua, reports. The almost 1.2-billion-yuan ($180 million) project was…

China Unveils World's Largest Single-Dish Radio Telescope

FLIR Releases Major Upgrades to A35/A65 Thermal Imaging Temperature Sensors

22.09.2016 | FLIR | www.flir.com

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) is proud to introduce its improved, more versatile A35 and A65 thermal imaging temperature sensors for continuous automated processes. With a more robust design, ten…

FLIR Releases Major Upgrades to A35/A65 Thermal Imaging Temperature Sensors

This New Electric Bus Can Drive 350 Miles on One Charge

21.09.2016 | Wired | www.wired.com

The bus from Proterra, a leading North American manufacturer, is set to hit the streets next year. With up to 350 miles per charge - enough, in many places, for a full day’s worth of routes. Last…