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TU Graz Explores Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Himalayas

Using 3D technology and interdisciplinary expertise, a research team has explored Buddhist temples in the remote Dolpo region of Nepal and digitized them for posterity In the high-altitude and extremely remote region of Dolpo in north-west Nepal, there are numerous Buddhist temples whose history dates back to the 11th century. The structures are threatened by earthquakes, landslides and planned infrastructure projects such as the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. There is also a lack of financial resources for long-term maintenance….

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Power and Electrical Engineering

Researchers Develop Runway Anti-Icing System

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas are developing an anti-icing system that could make airport runways safer and less expensive to maintain…

Materials Sciences

In new quantum-dot LED design, researchers turn troublesome molecules to their advantage

By nestling quantum dots in an insulating egg-crate structure, researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated a…

Machine Engineering

Threaded PVDF Antenna Expands Radar Level Transmitter Use

The antenna opens up new applications in extreme conditions for this non-contacting level transmitter.The Siemens Industry Automation Division's Sitrans LR250…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Transforming Waste Heat Into Electricity: A New Frontier

Much waste heat is generated in industrial production and power generation. It is estimated that a quarter of energy production in Germany is lost this way….

Materials Sciences

Breakthrough in Battery Tech: Charge in 15 Minutes, Last a Week

Imagine a cellphone battery that stayed charged for more than a week and recharged in just 15 minutes. That dream battery could be closer to reality thanks to…

Machine Engineering

Expanded Energy Management System Enhances Efficiency in Industry

The new Simatic WinCC/B.Data V5.2 SP1 version features a data connection wizard which facilitates easy and efficient linking of energy measuring points and…

Power and Electrical Engineering

NCAR Wind Forecasts Save Millions of Dollars for Xcel Energy

By issuing forecasts that are 35 percent more accurate than previous forecasting methods, the system enables utility operators to constantly anticipate the…

Machine Engineering

VTT Launches Eco-Friendly Film for Product Protection

This allows wrappings, mobile phones, CD jewel cases and laptops to be given an attractive new look. The technology is suitable for mass production and can be…

Architecture & Construction

Laminated safety glass with DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer shows no sign of aging after five years

Laminated safety glass with high strength, high stiffness DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer shows no significant signs of aging despite five years of exposure to…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Enhanced Short Circuit Resistance for Power Plants

Short circuits are expensive for power plants and electricity grids. Already during the construction of the plants, each component has to be designed to…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Advancing Solar Energy: Innovations in Light Wave Technology

Some solar devices, like calculators, only need a small panel of solar cells to function. But supplying enough power to meet all our daily needs would require…

Materials Sciences

Plant with 'eggbeater' testure inspires waterproof coating

The Brazilian fern Salvinia molesta has proliferated around the Americas and Australia in part because its surface is dotted with oddly shaped hairs that trap…

Materials Sciences

Using Light, Researchers Convert 2-D Patterns Into 3-D Objects

“This is a novel application of existing materials, and has potential for rapid, high-volume manufacturing processes or packaging applications,” says Dr….

Machine Engineering

Siemens Enhances WinCC with Flexible Notification Features

With this option, notifications and persons to be notified can be planned for any time slot and for different escalation levels. The recipients are then…

Architecture & Construction

Enhancing Building Efficiency with Detailed Utility Metering

Commercial and residential buildings consume vast amounts of energy, water, and material resources. In fact, U.S. buildings account for more than 40 percent of…

Power and Electrical Engineering

New UIC 'Cyber-Commons' Wall Pops with 3-D Imagery

“It's a very powerful way to communicate ideas,” says Jason Leigh, EVL director and UIC professor of computer science. “It lets people work together, make…

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