Research
New method for connecting solar panels may increase efficiency
Solar arrays of the future may be more energy efficient and reliable, thanks to a researcher’s efforts to reconfigure the way panels are connected.
Additive manufacturing process may lead to tougher, heat-resistant components for aerospace
A new additive manufacturing process for mixing tough metals with ceramic materials and depositing, layer by layer, the mixed materials in the form of pastes could lead to stronger, heat-resistant, three-dimensional components for future space exploration, says a researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Read More »S&T students help reconstruct geologic history of the Nile
Last month, a group of students and faculty from Missouri University of Science and Technology collaborated with international researchers to study geologic formations surrounding the Egyptian Nile, painting a picture of the evolutionary history of the past six million years.
Read More »For manufacturing simulation, Wii devices might be a perfect fit
Ready to give up on that new year’s resolution to get in shape? If so, don’t sell your Wii Fit on eBay just yet. Dr. Ming Leu might have a use for it – or for the remote, anyway.
Read More »Study: nanostructures hold promise as fast, tiny RRAM switches
Building microscopic materials known as superlattices on the surface of gold may lead to a treasure for researchers interested in faster, smaller, and more energy efficient computing devices, say researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T).
Read More »Australian lakes may hold clues to life on Mars
By the time Curiosity, the next Mars Rover, launches in 2011, scientists on Earth will know more about the potential for life on Mars because of microorganisms that live in Australian lakes.
Read More »Researcher studies the universe through quantum electrodynamics
Fundamental constants, such as the standards for length and mass, are a given in our society. However, research has shown that these constants might be changing with the expansion of the universe.
Read More »Helping farmers navigate the carbon credit maze
As Congress considers “cap-and-trade” legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, companies and individuals are scrambling to figure out how to cash in on the process. But many smaller businesses, such as family farms, could become lost in the convoluted maze of carbon credit markets. That’s where the work of a Missouri University of Science and Technology student can help.
S&T student researches solution for carbon dioxide pollution
Ben Weideman, a sophomore in petroleum engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, is experimenting with ways to trap carbon dioxide waste in underground wells.
Read More »Long carbon fibers could improve blast resistance of concrete structures, say S&T researchers
Dr. Jeffery Volz, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and his team have received $567,000 to explore how adding carbon fibers could improve the blast and impact resistance of conventional reinforced concrete. The research is funded by the through a cooperative agreement with the Leonard Wood Institute.
