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Finding the Crossroads of Engineering and Art
Somehow we’ve beaten the artistry out of our engineers. Four thought leaders explore how to reverse course.
Rock Salt May Be Unsuited for Nuclear Waste Storage
While salt generally blocks fluid flow at shallow depth, scientists have suspected that it becomes permeable at greater depths.
Plant Will Convert Household Waste to Transport Fuel
Some 7,500 metric tons of refuse-derived fuel will be used annually to produce 1.5 million kg of substitute natural gas.
System Turns Waste Paper into New Paper Without Water
PaperLab can generate 14 A4 sheets per minute and will debut in Japan in 2016.
Super-Absorbent Material Developed to Clean Oil Spills
Boron nitride nanosheet can absorb 33 times its weight in oils and organic solvents.
Smart Battery Could Boosts Electric Vehicles' Range
In existing designs, a car battery is only as strong as its weakest cell.
Row-bot Eats Microbes, Powers Itself
The Row-bot mimics the way that an aquatic insect moves and feeds on organisms in the water.
Google X Readies Wind Energy Kite for Test Flights
Google X's prototype operates on the same aerodynamic principles as a conventional wind turbine.
Bruce Power to Refurbish Six Nuclear Reactors
The agreement takes effect Jan. 1 and will allow Bruce Power to invest in life-extension activities for Units 3-8.
Carbon Emissions Could Drop in 2015, Researchers Say
Decreased coal use in China was largely responsible for the decline in global CO2 emissions.
ECIA and IHS Launch Online Partnership
Datasheets360.com buyers now seamlessly access component price and availability from ECIAAuthorized.com.
Duke Energy to Build 200 MW Wind Farm
The company's first renewable energy project in Oklahoma will boost its U.S. wind capacity to more than 2,000 MW.
Eliminating "Springback" in High-Strength Steel
High-strength steels are used in automotive structural components to help them withstand impacts without adding weight.
IEEE Inks MOUs with Test Labs on Nuclear Safety
Nuclear plant construction suppliers with no industry experience will likely enter the market in decades to come.
Blue Origin Launches, Lands Reusable Rocket
Full reuse of rockets and space vehicles is "a game changer," says Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos.
Sound on the Move: Engineering for the Automobile
Quieter motors mean that drivers want a higher-quality vehicle all around, including the sound system.
Robotics Pioneer Joseph Engelberger Dies at 90
His industrial applications fundamentally changed the auto sector, introducing robotics that enabled manufacturers to achieve greater efficiency and precision.
3D Printed Airplane Partition Is 45% Lighter
The design represents one of the first large-scale uses of Scalmalloy inside an aircraft component.
LNG Carrier to Use Wärtsilä Cargo Handling, Propulsion Systems
Saga's 45,000 m3 LNG carrier will be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s Haimen-based shipyard.
Flood Protection Devices Installed at NYC Subway Entrances
Hurricane Sandy's storm surge flooded New York's subways and shut the system for two days while water was pumped out.