New perspectives for safety and infrastructure Assessing avalanche risks is one of the key challenges in the Alpine region. Traditional methods have so far relied on spot snowpack profiles and manual measurements, which are not only time-consuming but also involve...
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Underwater biomimetics: New robotic fish sets new standards in manoeuvrability and efficiency
The development of autonomous underwater vehicles is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. Whilst traditional systems typically rely on propeller drives and rigid steering mechanisms, nature is increasingly becoming the focus of research as a model. A recent example comes...
Construction sector slumps at the start of the year: order intake down significantly
Decline in orders and turnover – building construction particularly hard hit The start of 2026 has been subdued for the German main construction sector. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), real order intake in January 2026 fell by 5.1% compared...
Mobile power without risk: How consumers can choose the right power bank
Between convenience and safety requirements: What really matters when it comes to mobile power banks Smartphones, tablets and wearables have long been an integral part of our connected daily lives. As our reliance on mobile devices grows, so does the need for a...
AI will soon be able to pinpoint the source of noise with precision
Research project between SINTEF and Norsonic – Construction sites reported as being too noisy will be relieved Acoustics experts led by Femke B. Gelderblom from the Norwegian research centre SINTEF https://www.sintef.no have developed “NoiseTag”, an AI-based...
Robots will soon feel as reliably as humans
Artificial skin developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge is as sensitive as a fingertip Researchers at the University of Cambridge (https://www.cam.ac.uk/) have developed a sensitive artificial skin that gives robots a sense of touch very similar to...
GiantEye: New dimensions in industrial computed tomography
Non-destructive testing (NDT) makes it possible to analyse the interior of components without opening or dismantling them. This method is indispensable, especially for complex and safety-critical systems. However, conventional industrial computed tomography systems...
BSI publishes draft for revised standard on underground hydrants
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a draft revision of standard BS 750 and opened it up for public comment. The standard defines technical requirements for underground fire hydrants and their surface frames and covers. With this consultation, BSI is...
IEC 62676-4:2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Video Surveillance Systems
Clearer requirements, stronger forensic quality, and future-proof guidance for operators, consultants, and installers On 9 October 2025, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published the updated IEC 62676-4:2025—the application guidelines standard for...
Wireless transceiver as fast as fibre optics
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine pave the way for next-generation mobile communications Electrical engineers at the University of California, Irvine (https://uci.edu/) have developed a new transceiver with a frequency of 140 gigahertz. This enables...
