Bio-inspired one-way-flow pipes handle liquid like sharks digest food

Ordinarily, if you want liquid to flow in only one direction through a pipe, that pipe has to have a flap-type valve – which could fail. Now, scientists have created a new type of more robust one-way-flow pipe, which was inspired by shark intestines.

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Compact laser projector adds a premium touch to home cinemas

A new player has entered the projected home entertainment space with a compact 1080p projector. The We.Beam from audiovisual veteran Loewe aims to occupy premium ground in the battlefield, but does it have the specs to match?

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World’s oldest cheese has been identified, dating back 3,600 years

Bizarre clumps of organic matter found buried alongside Bronze Age mummies in China have now been identified as cheese. New DNA analysis has finally solved a long-standing mystery, and it makes it the oldest cheese ever found, dating back 3,600 years.

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Affordable tiny house fits two bedrooms into 204 sq ft

Dragon Tiny Homes offers a good balance between size and features with its recent model, the Vista. Despite its compact footprint of just 204 sq ft, the tiny house includes a snug but livable interior that fits two bedrooms.

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KTM is bringing auto emergency braking to a new motorcycle in 2025

KTM is kitting out a new motorcycle for the 2025 model year with six clever radar-guided safety features – including the ability to automatically squeeze the brakes to prevent a collision. That's thanks to next-gen rider assistance tech from Bosch.

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Safe and Correct Installation in Electrofusion: Lessons From the Recent Incident in Australia

The safe and proper use of electrofusion equipment, in combination with the correct installation of fittings and pipes, is essential in industries relying on piping systems, particularly when these systems are used to transport gas, water, or other critical fluids. While electrofusion technology offers a reliable and efficient means to join polyethylene (PE) pipes, recent incidents, like the one in Australia where a coupler exploded due to improper installation, once again highlight the importance of stringent safety standards and proper training for installation professionals.

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Robust and Hygienic: PERIPRO® Peristaltic Pump from NETZSCH

Opinion is divided when it comes to beer being clear or naturally cloudy. Those who prefer a clear beer have to choose a brewery that has the necessary filtration equipment. Like many other brewing companies, the long established brewery Müllerbräu Neuötting GmbH & Co. KG in Upper Bavaria uses diatomaceous earth as a filtration aid to clarify its beers. The highly abrasive nature of the diatomaceous earth suspension, however, is very demanding on the dosing equipment.

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Variable Speed Wastewater Sampling Peristaltic Pumps

All factories worldwide produce wastewater in some form. Whether it be from the washing of fruit and vegetables, washdown or rinsing of machines, cooling, or commissioning of equipment. It is the responsibility of the owners and staff to follow guidelines set out to protect people and the environment.

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Beautifully retro DAC puts an audio-boosting “tape player” in your pocket

Though many of us carry our digital music library or streaming player around with us in the shape of our smartphones, enjoying high quality audio can be problematic. Fiio's KA15 DAC not only levels up the sound but also looks retro cool while doing so.

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