Recent advancements at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.

 

The research, conducted at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at ORNL, confirms that large-scale additive manufacturing is well-suited for creating complex metal molds, with efficiencies that could accelerate the adoption of lightweight composite materials in the automotive sector.

 

A 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can withstand earthquakes. The UC San Diego shake table is the only outdoor facility of its kind in the world, and the only simulator capable of testing a building of this height. 

The research team led by Senior Researcher Dr. Minki Sin at the Department of Medical Robotics, Daegu Convergence Technology Research Center, under the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter referred to as KIMM), affiliated institute of the National Research Council of Science and Technology (Chairperson Yeung-Shik Kim, hereinafter referred to as NST), developed an ultra-light robotic prosthetic hand that allows amputees to stably and efficiently grasp various objects with simple commands.

At Georgia State University, researchers are studying “functional foods” like berries, nuts, and peanuts—rich in polyphenols that help prevent and manage conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Associate Professor Rafaela Feresin and her team explore how these compounds work at the molecular level to reduce inflammation and support metabolic health, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists.

Emilya Ventriglia is a neuroscience PhD student at Brown University and the president of UAW 2750 at NIH, where she represents 5,000 early career researchers across the country.

A team of engineering students at Rice designed an innovative wearable vest that helps blind dogs safely navigate their surroundings.

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) today announced the launch of the Asia-Pacific region’s first comprehensive Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity (CRANE) programme, marking a significant advancement in specialised cardiac care for older adults.