Abstract: To discover the movement rules of soil particles around cutterhead during shield machine tunnelling, the discrete element model of shield machine tunnelling is established. The model is able ...

Haywood farmers can tap into an exciting new technology to improve their soil nutrients. And the tech will also help WNC forests recover from the ravages of Helene in the process. A biochar machine ...

Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials like metal, plastic and composites. But a new ...

Biotechnology company Mothership Materials has found a way to convert waste from agriculture and food processing into high-value ingredients, creating a sustainable circular supply chain without ...

The Human Washing Machine at an expo in Osaka. Credit: Nikkei. The future of bathing is here, and it looks like a high-tech escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Science Inc., a tech company based in Osaka, ...

Scientists at EPFL have recycled food waste like shells from langoustines into functional, robotic claw machines that can hold onto objects. In a study by CREATE Lab, the team has tested whether ...

In an innovative twist to sustainable agriculture, a new study reveals how sugarcane waste can be transformed into biochar—a powerful soil amendment that enhances soil quality. This research not only ...

EPFL scientists have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications. Although many roboticists today ...

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

As part of Microsoft’s Ignite conference, Stack Overflow on Tuesday revealed a new set of products that aims to position it as a valuable part of the enterprise AI stack. This new version of the ...

Washing machines tend to be noisy, even when they are working correctly. But when you hear your washer run every week, it's easy to notice when something is wrong. Sometimes strange noises are caused ...

Across Nigeria’s bustling cities and growing peri-urban communities, the signs of progress are everywhere – expanding markets, rising consumption, and a youthful population driving demand. Yet this ...