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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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Efficient DC Converter: 200-900V Input Range Simplified

The model Sitop PSU400M in the Sitop modular product range transforms high DC voltages in the especially wide input range from 200 to 900 volts extremely…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Research Channels Powerful Kansas Wind to Keep Electricity Running

Sakshi Pahwa, doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, India, explored the topic for her recently completed master’s project, “Distributed…

Materials Sciences

Nanomodified Surfaces Protect Leg Implants from Infection

“You need to close (the area) where the bacteria would enter the body, and that's where the skin is,” said Thomas Webster, associate professor of engineering…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Princeton engineers make breakthrough in ultra-sensitive sensor technology

The sensor, which is the most sensitive of its kind to date, relies on a completely new architecture and fabrication technique developed by the Princeton…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Harnessing Kansas Wind: K-State’s Breakthrough in Energy Efficiency

Sakshi Pahwa, doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, India, explored the topic for her recently completed master's project, “Distributed…

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Braun's group developed a three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes that allows for dramatically faster charging and discharging without sacrificing…

Power and Electrical Engineering

New 3D Nanostructure Enhances Battery Charging Speed

Braun’s group developed a three-dimensional nanostructure for battery cathodes that allows for dramatically faster charging and discharging without sacrificing…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Discovery of Recycling Method to Advance Fuel Cell Practicality

The scientists demonstrate that a lightweight material, ammonia borane, can be a feasible material for storing hydrogen on vehicles, according to an article…

Automotive Engineering

Center stack from Preh: Krytox® high performance lubricant prevents noise emission

Not only are the oils and greases quick and easy to apply, but they also perform just as well in extreme heat as they do in arctic temperatures – invisibly,…

Machine Engineering

Siemens Enhances Optical Code Reading Systems for Industry

Siemens Division Industry Automation is expanding its portfolio for industrial identification with a new “Ultra High Resolution” variant of the Simatic MV440…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Enhancing Vanadium Redox Battery Efficiency for Energy Storage

Though considered a promising large-scale energy storage device, the vanadium redox battery's use has been limited by its inability to work well in a wide…

Materials Sciences

A New Process Cleanly Extracts Oil from Tar Sands and Fouled Beaches

This method, which utilizes ionic liquids to separate the heavy viscous oil from sand, is also capable of cleaning oil spills from beaches and separating oil…

Architecture & Construction

New NIST testing device may help to 'seal the deal' for building owners

The upshot for U.S. homeowners is that moisture damage due to failed sealants is responsible for much of the $65 billion to $80 billion they collectively shell…

Materials Sciences

Magnetic Chameleons: Color-Changing Capsules Innovate Science

Chinese researchers have created microscopic capsules that change color when a magnetic field is applied. When the capsules are collected into an array,…

Materials Sciences

Fridge magnet transformed

By substituting a few of its iron atoms with the elements scandium and magnesium, Yusuke Tokunaga and Yoshinori Tokura from the Japan Science and Technology…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Innovative Method Enhances Natural Gas Sweetening Efficiency

Natural gas extracted from the nation's coal beds and methane-rich geologic features must first be purged of hydrogen sulfide before it can be used as fuel….

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