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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

Solar Impulse: European Commission’s New Symbol for Innovation

The Vice-President of the European Commission with responsibility for Transport, Mr Jacques Barrot, publicly announced the European Commission’s patronage of…

Transportation and Logistics

Exploring Driver Psychology: Insights from Swansea University

This is one of the findings of Gabrielle Jerzembek, of the Department of Psychology and the School of Medicine at Swansea University and Dr Gerhard Manogg of…

Automotive Engineering

Sensor skin of DuPont™ Hytrel® contributes to pedestrian safety

The sensor strip is made in sandwich construction. Developed by systems supplier Magna Electronics Europe, part of the MAGNA Group, this new sensor forms a…

Machine Engineering

Digital Factory Software Integrates Planning and Automation

The new 3.0 version of Simatic Automation Designer automatically generates WinCC projects for operator control and process visualization for machines and…

Machine Engineering

Precision Cuts Unveil True Value of Sparkling Jewels

Not until they are given the right cut do precious stones reveal their true value. And they only fetch the highest prices if the facets are even and exact….

Architecture & Construction

New Mineral Techniques Safeguard National Heritage From Damage

Humidity, environmental pollution, cleaning with aggressive products for the chemical composition of the rock, etc give rise to the appearance of salts which…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Expert foresees 10 more years of R&D to make solar energy competitive

“Solar can potentially provide all the electricity and fuel we need to power the planet,” Harry Gray, Ph.D., scheduled to speak here today at the 235th…

Transportation and Logistics

Smart Aircraft Wings: Innovations in Lightweight Materials

Nowadays it’s easy to hop on a plane and fly to London or spend a romantic weekend in Paris for just a few euros – if the volume of air traffic is increasing,…

Transportation and Logistics

Smart Helicopter Survival Suit by SINTEF and Helly Hansen

The new suit has been jointly developed by SINTEF, which is a Norwegian research institute, and Helly Hansen, a Norwegian producer of textiles and special gear…

Automotive Engineering

Laser Scanner Steers Car: Exploring the Spirit of Berlin

Can a computer steer a car through a city without a driver’s help? The ‘Spirit of Berlin’, a vehicle developed jointly by researchers at the Fraunhofer…

Architecture & Construction

Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's a bridge!

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Algae: A Promising Future Source for Hydrogen Fuel

Scientists at U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory are answering that call by working to chemically manipulate algae for production of the…

Automotive Engineering

Hydrogen-Storage Breakthrough: More Solid Than Solid

Storing enough raw hydrogen for a reasonable driving range would require either impractically high pressures for gaseous hydrogen or extremely low temperatures…

Machine Engineering

New Weighdeck 600: Advanced Slider-Bed Belt Scale Solution

The Milltronics Weighdeck 600, with IP67 degree of protection, is suitable for flat belt conveyors transporting dry products as well for Intralox style belts…

Transportation and Logistics

Dangerous Goods Database 6.1 Update: Key Regulation Changes

The updated version of the Dangerous Goods Database contains topic-referred effective dangerous goods regulations regardless of the type of traffic. Changes…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Compact Cooling: Boosting Speed in Sensitive Electronics

Furthermore, the speed and reliability are increased. Dutch-sponsored researcher Srinivas Vanapalli has investigated the possibilities for the extreme cooling…

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