Engineers develop filters that use nanoparticles to prevent slime build-up

Filtration membranes are, at their core, sponge-like materials that have micro- or nanoscopically small pores. Unwanted…

Researchers study organic matter processes in rice fields

A soil scientist from RUDN University reports that plant root secretions affect microorganisms and biochemical processes…

Springer Nature blocks access to articles in China

Academic publisher Springer Nature says it has blocked access to articles within China to comply with…

Law outlawing use of VPNs comes into effect in Russia

A law banning the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, and other internet proxy services…

Material Characterization for the Analysis of Skin/Stiffener Separation

Abstract: Test results show that separation failure in co-cured skin/stiffener interfaces is characterized by dense networks…

Gov’t won’t pursue talking car mandate

The Trump administration has quietly set aside plans to require new cars to be able to…

Postal Service eyes next-day Sunday delivery for holidays

As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its…

Development of a Detailed Surface Chemistry Framework in DSMC

Abstract: Many of the current direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) codes still employ only simple surface…

Springer Nature blocks access to articles in China

BEIJING (AP) -- Academic publisher Springer Nature says it has blocked access to articles within China…

The Challenges of Human-Autonomy Teaming

Abstract: Machine intelligence is improving rapidly based on advances in big data analytics, deep learning algorithms,…