Category: Engineering
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Effectiveness of bicycle helmets and injury prevention: a systematic review of meta-analyses
The results section is divided into three main parts. First, the findings from the bicycle crash data studies are presented, followed by the findings from the laboratory and simulation studies, and third the results of the injury severity and cycling studies are discussed. The first section where the bicycle crash data studies are investigated is…
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Microbial growth and adhesion of Escherichia coli in elastomeric silicone foams with commonly used additives
Antibacterial effect on the growth medium This experiment shows how the different additives in the foam and the difference in base material affect bacterial growth in the inoculation suspension within 24 h at 25 °C. The resulting concentrations of E. coli in Luria-Bertani medium (LB broth) surrounding the test cubes are depicted in Fig. 1. As the…
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Efficient utilization of red mud waste via stepwise leaching to obtain α-hematite and mesoporous γ-alumina
Mahinroosta, M., Karimi, Z. & Allahverdi, A. Recycling of red mud for value-added applications: A comprehensive review. Encycl. Renew. Sustain. Mater. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11474-2 (2020). Article Google Scholar Li, Z., Gu, H., Hong, B., Wang, N. & Chen, M. An innovative process for dealkalization of red mud using leachate from Mn-containing waste. J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 10,…
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Video: Tool tracks the carbon footprint of US buildings
S. Himmelstein | May 25, 2023 An online tool is now available to gauge the carbon footprint of virtually any residential or commercial building in the U.S. Carbon Title Explorer relies on a comprehensive database that includes estimates of each structure’s carbon footprint, from construction to energy use to renovations, for over 100 million buildings.…
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Video: AFL introduces digital learning classroom
GlobalSpec News Desk | May 25, 2023 Fiber optic cable manufacturer AFL has launched its cutting-edge AFL Classroom. This innovative digital learning environment will provide customers with expert instruction and knowledge on AFL’s extensive product line, empowering them to make informed decisions when utilizing the company’s solutions. According to Mary Ellen Grom, executive director of…
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Ancient toilets unearthed in Jerusalem shed light on dysentery outbreaks
Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem have unearthed a groundbreaking find that sheds new light on the city’s ancient sanitation practices and the prevalence of dysentery during the Old Testament era. A recent study led by the University of Cambridge has delved into the secrets hidden within two Jerusalem latrines dating back to the biblical Kingdom of…
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Anser Advisory Buys Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
Platform-agnostic systems digital model integrator known for providing owners and program managers digital twins will be a unit of program management firm. Continue Reading News Source: www.enr.com
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Anser Advisory Acquires Platform-Agnostic Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
Anser Advisory, the 14th-ranked program management firm on the ENR Top 50, has acquired Gafcon Digital, a systems digital model integrator that’s best known for providing owners and program managers digital twins. Continue Reading News Source: www.enr.com
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Anser Advisory Buys Platform-Agnostic Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
Anser Advisory, the 14th-ranked program management firm on the ENR Top 50, has acquired Gafcon Digital, a systems digital model integrator that’s best known for providing owners and program managers digital twins. Continue Reading News Source: www.enr.com
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Confucianism Offers Alternative — ScienceDaily
Philosophers and legal scholars have explored significant aspects of the moral and legal status of robots, with some advocating for giving robots rights. As robots assume more roles in the world, a new analysis reviewed research on robot rights, concluding that granting rights to robots is a bad idea. Instead, the article looks to Confucianism…