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Drexel's Microscale 'Transformer' Robots Are Joining Forces to Break Through Blocked Arteries

June 24, 2015
Swarms of microscopic, magnetic, robotic beads could be scrubbing in next to the world’s top vascular surgeons—all taking aim at blocked arteries.
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Drexel Engineers: To Save Water, Cool Power Plants With Wax

June 22, 2015
Recent drought conditions in California have focused attention on the nation’s need to protect its water supply. As a result, the U.S. Department of Energy is looking for a better way to cool off some of the country’s 7,304 power plants—99 percent of which are water-cooled. With DoE support, researchers from the College of Engineer are developing technology that can cool plants with wax instead of water.
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Check Out Some of Drexel’s 2015 Senior Projects

June 17, 2015
Drexel seniors were especially creative this year when creating and completing projects that encompassed everything they've learned during their studies.
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Drexel's Microscale 'Transformer' Robots Are Joining Forces to Break Through Blocked Arteries