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• Endangered Plants
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  Invasive Species
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  Botanists Develop 'Antifreeze' Spray for Plants

  Botanists developed a spray that, when misted over a plant, will help it endure temperatures 2.2 to 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit colder than it would without the spray, depending upon the species. The ... > more
• Ultrasound
  Medical Technology
  Aviation
  Biochemistry
  Vehicles
  Construction
   
  

  Scientists And Engineers Develop Aerial Imaging System To Identify The Locations Of Persons In Need After Disasters

  Research technologists using science and engineering have developed an aerial imaging system for the Center for Disease Control that can help them see how many people need help after a natural ... > more
• Transportation Science
  Vehicles
  Physics
  Quantum Physics
  Quantum Computing
  Civil Engineering
   
  

  Ergonomists Find New Tires Provide More Control When Replaced In Rear

  Ergonomists found that when replacing a vehicle's tires, the two newest tires should be placed in the rear in order to avoid oversteer and hydroplaning. Oversteer is when the rear tires slip out, ... > more
• Petroleum
  Fossil Fuels
  Alternative Fuels
  Fuel Cells
  Engineering
  Batteries
   
  

  Engineers Propose Aerodynamic Improvements For Truck Trailers

  Engineers made aerodynamic alterations to the design of truck trailers in order to reduce drag and improve fuel economy. The design uses pressurized air active flow control techniques along with ... > more
• Today's Healthcare
  Wounds and Healing
  Medical Technology
  Elder Care
  Diseases and Conditions
  Sleep Disorder Research
   
  

  Pulmonologists Invent Device To Help Intensive Care Patients Walk Safely

  Pulmonologists and biomedical engineers designed a device to enable patients on life support to leave their beds and walk upright as part of the recovery process. The device is essentially a walker ... > more
• Artificial Intelligence
  Video Games
  Computer Science
  Biochemistry
  Organic Chemistry
  Computer Modeling
   
  

  Biochemists And Computer Scientists Collaborate To Create Protein-folding Computer Game

  Computer scientists designed a computer game based on the principles of biochemistry. It allows amateurs to compete against and collaborate with specialists to design protein structures. Introductory ... > more
• Transportation Science
  Civil Engineering
  Construction
  Engineering
  Technology
  Organic Chemistry
   
  

  Civil Engineers Design Disaster Evacuation System

  Engineers and computer scientists developed software to coordinate the movement of thousands of cars in case of an emergency evacuation. The tool analyzes traffic flow to create an adaptable model ... > more
• Sustainability
  Construction
  Environmental Issues
  Water
  Civil Engineering
  Materials Science
   
  

  Industrial Hygienists Suggest Watching Out For Mold When Going Green

  Industrial hygienists found that mold, rot, and corrosion are dangers that must be accounted for when builders construct energy-efficient homes. Recycled materials used in this type of construction ... > more
• Computer Programming
  Graphene
  Spintronics
  Spintronics Research
  Technology
  Nanotechnology
   
  

  Mathematicians And Artists Use Algorithms To Make Complicated Paper Sculptures

  Mathematicians design new figures in a traditional art form called origami, using modern techniques. Innovations developed in pursuit of the art find application in multiple fields, including applied ... > more
• Storms
  Severe Weather
  Energy Technology
  Electricity
  Tornadoes
  Civil Engineering
   
  

  Electrical Engineers And Meteorologists Devise Method To Measure Strength Of Lightning Strikes On Tall Buildings

  Electrical engineers developed a mathematical equation to measure the electrical current strength of lightning as it strikes tall buildings. The researchers developed new ways to prepare estimates of ... > more

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