A recent study may provide insights into the distinctive coating on leafhoppers’ skin, potentially inspiring the creation of innovative new materials. Leafhoppers, which encompass over 20,000 small insect species, are adorned with hollow, soccer ball–shaped nanoparticles composed of proteins and lipids. These nanoparticles, known as “brochosomes,” were first identified in the 1950s. They help the […]
Advanced Materials & Processes, Volume 183, Issue 1, January/February 2025 (ASM International)
Nvidia Cosmos and Omniverse: Simulating the world for AI brains
In this video, see how Nvidia’s revolutionary Cosmos AI platform and Omniverse simulation technology converge to transform humanoid robot interactions in factory environments, showcasing a groundbreaking leap in robotic intelligence and industrial automation.
This recycling technology transforms scrap aluminum into high strength building materials and more
The circular economy just closed the loop on scrap aluminum, thanks to a new patent-pending technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Rather than processing mined aluminum, rigorous laboratory testing has shown that PNNL’s Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion Process (ShAPE) can transform 100 percent post-consumer scrap aluminum into usable extrusions […]




