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Nanofoams for Better Body Armor, Blast Protection
March 26, 2013 — Engineers are developing nanofoams that could be used to make better body armor; prevent traumatic brain injury and blast-related lung injuries in soldiers; and protect buildings from impacts and ... > full story -
Ash from Refuse Could Become Hydrogen Gas
March 25, 2013 — Every year, millions of tons of environmentally harmful ash is produced worldwide, and is mostly dumped in landfill sites or, in some countries, used as construction material. The ash is what is left ... > full story -
NASA's Kennedy Space Center Operations Helps Launch Pad of the Future Take Shape
March 22, 2013 — The launch pad of the future is taking shape at NASA's Kennedy Space Center as the Ground Systems Development and Operations (GSDO) Program office, along with Center Operations, continues with ... > full story -
Mobile LIDAR Technology Expanding Rapidly
March 15, 2013 — A new report on the uses and current technology of mobile LIDAR has just been completed and will help more managers and experts understand, use and take advantage of this science that promises to ... > full story -
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Researchers Building Stronger, Greener Concrete With Biofuel Byproducts
March 14, 2013 — Civil engineers are adding bioethanol byproducts to cement to reduce concrete's carbon footprint and make it ... > full story -
New Technique Creates Stronger, Lightweight Magnesium Alloys
March 13, 2013 — Researchers have developed a new technique for creating stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys that have potential structural applications in the automobile and aerospace ... > full story -
How Earthquake Damage Can Impact Building Fire Safety Performance
March 11, 2013 — Damage to building structural elements, elevators, stairs, and fire protection systems caused by the shaking from a major earthquake can play a critical role in the spread of fire, hamper the ability ... > full story -
New Design Could Reduce Complications in Hip Replacement
February 26, 2013 — Andrew Murtha, a second-year medical student, hopes to specialize in orthopedic medicine. A unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced researchers not only gave him a head start in his ... > full story -
Creating Next-Generation Materials Able to Operate in the Toughest Environments
February 22, 2013 — Scientists have launched a new research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme ... > full story -
Self-Healing Protective Coating for Concrete
February 20, 2013 — Scientists are reporting development of what they describe as the first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete, the world's most widely used building material. The material is both ... > full story
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