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Efficiency Gains Boost CdTe Solar Cell Potential
CdTe solar cells offer a lower-cost, lower-carbon-footprint alternative that adapts better than silicon in real-world conditions.
First Shale Gas Shipment Heads to Europe
The 180-meter-long Intrepid is one of four specially designed Dragon-class ships that will form part of a fleet of eight ethane-capable carriers.
Flexible Skin Traps Radar Waves, Cloaks Objects
By stretching and flexing the polymer meta-skin, it can be tuned to reduce the reflection of a wide range of radar frequencies.
Ford Police Interceptors Protect Against Armor-Piercing Ammo
The Police Interceptors are the first pursuit-rated police vehicles in the United States to offer ballistic protection up to Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice Type IV standard.
Suicide Bomb Detector Readied for Market
The software analyzes both horizontal and vertical polarized signals to determine the presence of a potential threat.
IHS and Markit to Merge
IHS Markit plans to be a leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.
The Caliper: A Simple, Essential Tool Since Roman Times
Mechanical calipers have been replaced by digital versions which offer superior performance and convenience at comparable price. The Romans would be impressed.
Electric Microgrid to Keep Military Base on Mission
A trash-to-energy system powering a microgrid will provide energy security for a Hawaiian military base.
ASTM Standard Aimed at Crumb Rubber Turf
ASTM is developing a standard for measuring properties of crumb rubber infill that could be ingested by players on artificial turfs.
3D Material Has Controllable Shape and Size
The structure is inspired by an origami technique called snapology and is made from extruded cubes with 24 faces and 36 edges.
25-km Sewage Tunnel to Be Built Under Thames
The storage and transfer tunnel will provide a long overdue upgrade to London's sewer system.
Annual Global Cost of Corrosion: $2.5 Trillion
Implementing corrosion prevention best practices could result in annual global savings of $375-$875 billion.
Behavior of CFRP During Flight Maneuvers Tested
The aim of the measurement flights was to obtain solid data that can be compared with the theoretical calculations of the flight behavior of CFRP.
Charging EVs at Night May Do More Harm Than Good
CMU researchers found that this practice produces substantially higher greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution than if a driver were to charge upon returning home.
Economic Growth Continues with Flat Carbon Emissions
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions recorded in 2015 show a two-year flat trend.
Researchers Find a Way to Isolate a Troublesome Element
Technology developed for solar water-splitting may help to make nuclear waste storage safer.
Stretchable Electronics That Don’t Lose Conductivity
A research team expects the film to work for purposes from artificial skin applications to creating sensors.
Hydrogel Puts Stem Cells to Sleep
Stem cells stored in the worm gel did not multiply, and the cells entered an arrested development phase.
DARPA Craft Would Have Plane's Speed, Helicopter's Agility
The design envisions an aircraft that could fly fast and far, hover when needed, and accomplish diverse missions without the need for prepared landing areas.
Construction Begins on Emissions-Free Gas Plant
NET Power's process uses an oxy-fuel, supercritical CO2 power cycle to produce electricity without air emissions.