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ESP32 PC With Tiny Basic on Steroids

“In this Instructable I am going to show how to build the second version of a simple retro style PC based on an ESP32 and few other components. This PC runs a modified version of Tiny Basic, a simplified dialect …

FedEx Teams Up with Aurora and PACCAR to Test Autonomous Linehaul Technology

“This industry-first, three-way collaboration will actively test autonomous operations on parcel routes between Dallas and Houston, TX Today, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) will kick off a collaboration with Aurora – a leading autonomous technology developer – and PACCAR – one of the largest …

Fine-tuned hydrocarbon separation at low energy cost

“Metal organic framework membranes that selectively separate hydrocarbons set the stage for more sustainable petrochemical processes. An electrochemical approach developed at KAUST produces molecular-sieving membranes that could enable a cheap energy-efficient separation of light hydrocarbons, such as olefins and paraffins …

Glass blowing adapts to Covid-19 protocols

“The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to MIT with 2,000 new pumpkins. Team-based, hands-on activities at MIT have been seriously challenged by the Covid pandemic. This has certainly been true for the W. David Kingery Ceramics and Glass Lab …

Infineon opens high-tech chip factory for power electronics on 300-millimeter thin wafers

“Infineon Technologies AG today officially opened its high-tech chip factory for power electronics on 300-millimeter thin wafers at its Villach site in Austria under the motto “Ready for Mission Future.” At 1.6 billion euros, the investment made by the …

IoT Healthy Toilet

“A smart toilet that maintains a healthy environment analyzing air quality data using machine learning. Introduction Atmospheric conditions continue to deteriorate each year due to the growth of civilization and increasing unclean emissions from industries and automobiles. Although air is …

ISOCELL HP1: Resolution Redefined

“If every picture tells a story, then pictures snapped with the ISOCELL HP1 speak volumes. Combining ultra-high resolution with fast autofocus and unparalleled low-light performance, Samsung’s newest image sensor allows you to capture any moment in impeccable detail. Here …

ITMO Scientists Create Water-Resistant Perovskite Nanocrystals

“ITMO scientists created perovskite nanocrystals that preserve their unique optical properties in water and biological fluids. This material offers new opportunities for the optical visualization of biological objects. It is an important achievement for the investigation of internal organs in …

Laser treatment shows potential for reducing industrial chemical processing for vehicles

“Long-lasting protection from corrosion is essential for materials used for vehicles and aircraft to ensure structural integrity amid extreme operating conditions. Two chemical pre-treatment processes are widely used in industrial settings to prepare for coating adhesion and protect aluminum alloy …

LLNL explores laser beam shaping to improve metal 3D printing

“While laser-based 3D printing techniques have revolutionized the production of metal parts by greatly expanding design complexity, the laser beams traditionally used in metal printing have drawbacks that can lead to defects and poor mechanical performance. Researchers at Lawrence Livermore …