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Psychic Robot “Knows” Your Intent
Mathematical algorithm “sees” intent while performing ordinary action.
Is Potassium the Path to Lower Battery Cost?
Researchers find that a potassium/graphite solution could be an alternative to lithium-ion.
Immigrants Increase Presence in U.S. Science and Engineering Jobs
Immigration represents a factor in 10-year growth of total science and engineering workforce.
Oil & Gas Hedging Protection Set to Fall for E&Ps
Small, highly leveraged E&P firms risk financial stress in 2016, IHS says.
EPA’s Clean Power Plan: How It Will Affect You
The CPP is about reducing GHG emissions by shifting electricity generation away from coal and toward natural gas and renewable energy sources.
Natural Gas Water and Wastewater Treatment Issues – Part 3
Treatment of multiple wastewater streams can lead to some complex scenarios. This article discusses the general details on handling wastewater streams that are in practice.
Rolls-Royce Investing Nearly $600M in Indiana
Operations and R&D investment adds to company’s 100-year presence in the state.
Toyota Rolls Out Self-Driving Car
Automaker joins other manufacturers with a self-driving car.
Self-Driving Chevy Volts to Taxi Workers at GM
General Motors will operate a fleet of Chevrolet Volt hybrids at its main R&D center in Detroit.
Continuing Education and the Time-Pressed Engineer
Changing demographics and greater collaboration among disciplines means that engineers have to do their 9-to-5 job and learn for the future, too.
Parachutes: Their Use, Operation and Construction
Parachutes decelerate or stabilize objects, people or vehicles in their travel through the atmosphere.
Polymer Curbs Mist That Creates Fireballs
Research indicates that using a polymer to eliminate crash-caused fireballs could save lives.
Demand for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles Nearly Doubled in 10 Years
UAV market will be above $10 billion mark by 2024, IHS says.
U.S. Researchers Recover Rare Earth Elements from Junk Cars
Technique uses a chemical extraction process to recover neodymium, dysprosium and praseodymium.
Plastic Eating Worms Eat Non-Biodegradables
Stanford’s plastic-eating worms may be the solution to disposing of non-biodegradable waste.
Singapore to Go Driverless at Ports
Caravan of trucks with a human driver in the lead will move containers at Singapore ports.
Ozone Rules Are Issued by U.S. EPA
EPA rules set National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone at 70 parts per billion.
U.S. EPA Updates Emissions Standards for Petroleum Refineries
Rule requires continuous monitoring of benzene concentrations at the fenceline of refinery facilities.
GE Software Aims to Optimize Power Plant Operation
Exelon and PSEG agree to install software to optimize assets that include nuclear, gas and wind plants.
Cement Manufacturing Could Become Carbon Neutral
Carbon dioxide given off during calcination can be captured and combined with calcium hydroxide to recreate limestone.