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IISA study proposes using airships for efficient cargo or hydrogen transportation

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In the study, researchers from IIASA, Brazil, Germany, and Malaysia looked into how an airship-based industry could be developed using the jet stream as the energy medium to transport cargo around the world. This water could be used to increase the weight of the airship and further save energy in its descending trajectory.

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High strength cellular aluminium foam for the automotive industry

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Researchers at the University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have developed an innovative process to make high strength cellular aluminium foam with help from some salt. In the UiTM study, the researchers presented an innovative processing route for high strength cellular aluminium foam (CAF) integrating porous and dense structures.

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IEEE Humanitarian Program Sees Record Growth

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At the STI Forum in May, HAC presented the Feet on the Ground: How to Connect with a Global Network of Local, Technically Trained Partners in the Time of COVID and Beyond workshop. Projects included a mobile app to map clean water systems, 3D-printed protective equipment for hospitals, and teaching educators how to conduct virtual classes.

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COVID Breathalyzers Could Transform Rapid Testing

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These molecules are present in healthy breath, but change in ratio when a person is infected with the virus. In May, Singapore provisionally approved a breath-based device from Breathonix and may use it to test travelers at a Singapore-Malaysia checkpoint, according to the company.

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