Spider Silk. Strong as Steel!

February 14, 2024 0

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn polyethylene plastic into a “bio-inspired spider silk” with potential applications for use in textiles, cosmetics, and medicine. “Spider silk is nature’s Read More

2024-03 Simulation Ecosystem

February 14, 2024 0

Due: March 8, 2024 RPP is focused on establishing an array of venues where medics, other caregivers and simulated patients agree to participate in tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training while wearing suites of sensing Read More

New Ultra Shock Absorbing Super Padding

February 12, 2024 0

Engineers at the University of Colorado of Boulder and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new design for padding that can better withstand strong impacts than conventional materials. The new padding could be used wherever Read More

Graphene Makes The Grade For Use In Semiconductors

February 8, 2024 0

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology developed a functional semiconductor made from graphene. Their new semiconductor is compatible with conventional microelectronics processing methods, which was a requirement for any viable alternative to the use Read More

Battery Free Sensors

February 7, 2024 0

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of mechanical sensor that could eliminate the need for batteries to power sensors that require a constant supply of power. Their new sensor is powered by Read More

2024-03 Medical Threat Reduction Challenge

February 6, 2024 0

Due: March 28, 2024 Medical Threat Reduction Challenge and $50K Prize Enter your innovation for a chance to pitch and win funding from a $50,000 award at TechConnect World, furnished by Advanced Technology International (ATI) Read More

2024-03 Counter WMD Innovation Challenge

February 6, 2024 0

Due: March 28, 2024 Counter WMD Innovation Challenge and $50K Prize Enter your innovation for a chance to pitch and win funding from a $50,000 award at TechConnect World, furnished by Advanced Technology International (ATI) Read More

What Does The Future Hold For Plastic?

February 5, 2024 0

The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Plastics, at the University of Oxford, has outlined targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy.  The global plastics system results in over 1 Read More

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