Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet ...

Leonardo’s wood charring method predates Japanese practice

Yakisugi is a Japanese architectural technique for charring the surface of wood. It has become quite popular in ...

The Outside Lab Did a Lot of Testing in 2025. Here’s What We Learned.

After testing 150+ products under a metaphorical microscope, our lab test editor found that industry standards don't always ...
Health.com

Does a Faint Line on a COVID Test Mean You're Positive?

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...
IEEE

Anand Parameter Test for Pb-Free Material SnAgCu and Life Prediction for a CSP

Abstract: A series of tensile tests for Pb-free solder material 95.7Sn3.8Ag0.5Cu have been conducted under a wide range of temperatures and constant strain rates to obtain the required data for ...
IEEE

Life Prediction of Ground-Wall Insulation Material in Electric Motors Based on Accelerated Degradation Test under Different Failure Mechanisms

Abstract: The aging and breakdown of ground-wall (GW) insulation in electric motors may lead to serious faults and safety accidents, so predicting the life of GW insulation materials is important. In ...