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Newswise: Kowalski, Salonvaara receive ASHRAE Distinguished Service Awards
Released: 20-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Kowalski, Salonvaara receive ASHRAE Distinguished Service Awards
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Building equipment and envelope scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory were recognized for research excellence during the ASHRAE 2024 summer conference held in Indianapolis.

Newswise: Satit Chula Innovators Win a Gold Medal at the International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) in China
Released: 20-Sep-2024 8:55 AM EDT
Satit Chula Innovators Win a Gold Medal at the International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) in China
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University congratulates Happy CP Gloves, a team of students from Satit Chula Demonstration School, on being selected to represent Thailand in the 2024 “International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) & World Rehabilitation Robot Convention (WRRC)” in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, during August 23-26, 2024.

   
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Released: 19-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Using Games to Teach Complex Concepts
Rowan University

Using games to teach complex concepts

   
Released: 19-Sep-2024 8:05 AM EDT
A New Ventilator-on-a-Chip Model to Study Lung Damage
Ohio State University

For the first time, scientists are able to directly compare the different kinds of injury that mechanical ventilation causes to cells in the lungs.

Newswise: Nawaz named ASME Fellow
Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Nawaz named ASME Fellow
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Kashif Nawaz, distinguished researcher and section head for Building Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME. The Fellow grade recognizes outstanding engineering achievements for members with 10 or more years of active practice.

Newswise: Smoother Surfaces Make for Better Particle Accelerators
Released: 18-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Smoother Surfaces Make for Better Particle Accelerators
Department of Energy, Office of Science

A new toolkit helps researchers build optimal superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities that form the backbone of advanced particle accelerators. The cavities’ cleanliness, shape, and roughness of their inner surfaces contribute to their efficiency. In tests of the toolkit, scientists found that smoother cavities function more efficiently.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 2:00 PM EDT
Versatile Knee Exo for Safer Lifting
University of Michigan

A set of knee exoskeletons, built with commercially available knee braces and drone motors at the University of Michigan, has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks. They helped users maintain better lifting posture even when tired, a key factor in defending against on-the-job injuries, the researchers say.

   
Newswise: Flexible Circuits Made with Silk and Graphene on the Horizon
16-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Flexible Circuits Made with Silk and Graphene on the Horizon
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Ultra-thin layers of silk deposited on graphene in perfect alignment represent a key advance for the control needed in microelectronics and advanced neural network development.

Newswise: Blooming Revelations: Hydrangea Study Unveils Genetic Treasures for Flora Enthusiasts
Released: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Blooming Revelations: Hydrangea Study Unveils Genetic Treasures for Flora Enthusiasts
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pivotal study has mapped the genetic blueprint of Hydrangea macrophylla, uncovering the molecular foundations behind its stunning ornamental features. This genetic deep dive not only revolutionizes the breeding of this beloved garden staple but also provides fresh insights into the evolution of the Asterid clade, one of the largest families of flowering plants.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Zymo Research Stands by Its Innovative cfDNA Technology in Response to Qiagen's Lawsuit
Zymo Research Corp

Zymo Research Corporation, a leader in innovative life science solutions, acknowledges the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Qiagen GmbH on August 20, 2024, at the US District Court for the Central District of California regarding its MAGicBead cfDNA isolation technology.

   
Newswise: Wang, Cook and Uddin Elevated to IEEE Senior Members
Released: 17-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Wang, Cook and Uddin Elevated to IEEE Senior Members
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Three transportation researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been elevated to senior member grade of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE. Group leader Ross Wang and R&D staff member Adian Cook, both in Applied Research for Mobility Systems, received the honor along with Majbah Uddin, R&D staff member in Transportation Analytics and Decision Sciences.

Newswise: Four Argonne Scientists Receive 2024 DOE Early Career Research Awards
Released: 17-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Four Argonne Scientists Receive 2024 DOE Early Career Research Awards
Argonne National Laboratory

As winners of the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Program, four scientists from Argonne National Laboratory are each receiving an award of $550,000 a year for five years to help them answer complex questions.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Auto Plants Grew Their Workforces After Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production
University of Michigan

U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry.

   
Released: 17-Sep-2024 9:00 AM EDT
In Step Toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together
University of Michigan

A key step toward reusing CO2 to make sustainable fuels is chaining carbon atoms together, and an artificial photosynthesis system developed at the University of Michigan can bind two of them into hydrocarbons with field-leading performance.

Newswise: Planning the Future of America’s Vast Electric Grid
Released: 16-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Planning the Future of America’s Vast Electric Grid
Argonne National Laboratory

The electric grid is becoming more dynamic, including two-way connections with electric vehicles and grid storage.

Released: 16-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
This Screen Stores and Displays Encrypted Images Without Electronics
University of Michigan

A flexible screen inspired, in part, by squid can store and display encrypted images like a computer—using magnetic fields rather than electronics. The research is reported in Advanced Materials by University of Michigan engineers.

Newswise: Giving Batteries a Longer Life with the Advanced Photon Source
Released: 13-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Giving Batteries a Longer Life with the Advanced Photon Source
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne contributes to landmark research that could lead to better cathodes for longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries.

Newswise:Video Embedded new-discovery-aims-to-improve-the-design-of-microelectronic-devices
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Released: 13-Sep-2024 8:00 AM EDT
New Discovery Aims to Improve the Design of Microelectronic Devices
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, breakdown or degrade over time.

Newswise: ‘Axial Load Bearings’, ‘Ball Screws’, and ‘Tensile Strength’: 
How VR can help learn the language of engineering
Released: 12-Sep-2024 4:30 PM EDT
‘Axial Load Bearings’, ‘Ball Screws’, and ‘Tensile Strength’: How VR can help learn the language of engineering
University of South Australia

Using immersive virtual reality (i-VR) – a technology where, through use of a headset and controllers, a user can navigate myriad virtual environments – researchers at the University of South Australia have created engineering-specific scenarios where students can practice their engineering skills, using language that is specific to the job.



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