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Sensor Tracks Pollution at the Nanoscale
Researchers have developed a way to track emissions using a sensor at the nanoscale.
Tata Steel Sets Up R&D Center in the UK
Tata Steel has reportedly signed an agreement with the University of Warwick in the UK to establish a research and development (R&D) center focused on low-carbon technology.
$800 million in Potential Revenue for Tesla's Storage Batteries
According to figures reported by Bloomberg Business, Tesla has taken reservations for about $800 million in potential revenue for its new line of storage batteries designed for use in homes and by utilities.
20 Years Later, Wetlands Continue to Reduce Nitrates
Researchers from the University of Illinois revisited wetlands created 20 years ago and found an overall 62% nitrate removal rate and little emission of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas.
Google’s Autonomous Cars Face Risk from Human Drivers
Google’s self-driving cars have been associated with 11 accidents in the last six years, and evidence suggests the accidents may not be the fault of the Google car, but human drivers.
MIT System Uses Electrodialysis to Clean Water
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed what they say is an inexpensive, portable desalination system to turn salt water into drinking water.
Understanding an Analog Voltmeter
Analog voltmeters measure voltage or voltage drop in a circuit. They display readings using a needle rather than a digital display. Voltmeters may be standalone devices or a part of a multimeter.
Volvo Cars Selects Site for U.S. Auto Plant
Volvo Cars has chosen South Carolina as the location for its new $500 million factory, which will have an initial annual production of around 100,000 cars.
Separating Rare Earth Elements with UV Light
Researchers at the KU Leuven Department of Chemical Engineering have designed a process to separate two rare earth elements—europium and yttrium—with UV light instead of with traditional solvents.
Testing Method Could Raise Load Limits on Rural Bridges
A study suggests that weight limits on rural bridges in parts of the U.S. may be too low, limiting transportation options for farm equipment or grain loads.
Will Superconductivity Breakthroughs Spur Supergrid Development?
Recent breakthroughs may help move high-temperature superconductivity closer to the forefront of long-term grid improvements. Technical and economic challenges remain, however, likely limiting widespread adoption to a future horizon.
Electrification Spurs Automotive Powertrain Semiconductor Market Growth, IHS Says
The automotive powertrain semiconductor market grew 8.3% in 2014, according to recent analysis from IHS. Increasing volumes of new vehicles and the need for fuel efficient vehicle technologies were the main drivers contributing to this growth.
IHS to Provide the Standard DS-1 to Oil & Gas Operators, Drilling Equipment Companies
IHS announced the partnership with T H Hill Associates Inc. that allows IHS to sell the Standard DS-1, a global standard for drilling equipment specifications, interoperability and quality assurance.
Chicago Awards Airport Transit System Contract
The city of Chicago has awarded a $310 million contract to Parsons to upgrade the airport transit system (ATS) at O’Hare International Airport.
Drone Use for Package Delivery May Gain a Second Look
Regulators may warm up to the idea of drones being used for commercial purposes, according to Google and Amazon which are among the biggest companies in the U.S. seeking to use the technology for package deliveries.
EPA Proposes Rules for Nanoscale Material
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for manufacturers, importers and processors of nanoscale material.
Straw House Innovator Looks to Grow a Market
Several straw houses have gone on sale in United Kingdom and their manufacturer insists they are stable.
Underwater Robots Able to “Think” for Themselves
A project developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is giving underwater robots more “cognitive” capabilities.
Airbus Model Contains More than 1,000 3D-Printed Parts
The Airbus A350 XWB has more 3D-printed elements than any other commercial passenger jet. The parts were created in partnership with Stratasys, the additive manufacturing company.
Apple Watch Success Needed for a Smartwatch Mega Boom, IHS Says
The smartwatch market will grow from 3.6 million unit shipments in 2014 to 101 million shipments in 2020, according to a new report by IHS.