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Chemistry World October 20, 2015 Philip Ball	Nanotube desalination could be put back on track Computer simulations by researchers in China show what seems to be holding up this technology -- and suggest a way round the problem.
National Defense November 2015 Jon Harper	Military 3D Printing Projects Face Challenges Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has the potential to revolutionize the U.S. military's logistics system. But numerous hurdles stand in the way of that dream becoming reality, experts said.
National Defense November 2015 Stew Magnuson	Air Force Research Lab Tries to Stay Ahead of Rivals The Air Force Research Laboratory has a list of what it calls five "game changers" that will help maintain the Air Force's reputation of creating cutting edge technologies.
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Thadchajini Retneswaran	Alginate bolsters 3D-printed hydrogel fix for damaged knees A team from Texas in the US has developed a super tough biomaterial that could be used to print load-bearing body parts such as knee cartilage.
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Jonathan Midgley	Arranging molecules and people A new research field is emerging from the traditional disciplines of engineering and fundamental science, known as molecular engineering, says Juan de Pablo of the University of Chicago.
Chemistry World October 12, 2015 Carla Pegoraro	Stencilling self-propulsion engines Researchers in the US have designed and made millimeter-sized motors in the shape of fish that could be produced on an enormous scale and used to purify water.
National Defense November 2015 Allyson Versprille	Air Force Devoting S&T Funds to Engine Technology In an effort to increase fuel efficiency, the Air Force Research Laboratory is investing significant science and technology funding toward propulsion technology.
Information Today October 1, 2015	IEEE Creates Networking and Collaboration Tool Suite IEEE introduced IEEE Collabratec, a suite of online tools designed to help global technology professionals network, collaborate, create, and find new career opportunities from a centralized hub.
Chemistry World September 29, 2015 Matthew Gunther	Carbon nanotube rectenna directly converts light into electricity Scientists in the US have for the first time made a solar energy collector using carbon nanotubes that can directly convert optical light in to a direct current.
Chemistry World September 28, 2015 Anthony King	Chemistry at heart of VW emissions cheating With the company set to recall millions of cars in the US and Europe, it is uncertain if the engines affected by the 'defeat device' can be fixed. Certain components may fail when proper emission controls are switched on, say some experts.
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