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February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This year's focus is on the role of women in terms of sustainable development goals such as clean water and sanitation, and affordable and clean energy.
New cobalt-free battery for residential and commercial use
A cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate battery for residential and commercial energy storage applications has been developed by Growatt.
Advantages of Cosen automatic dual column band saws
These saws offer advantages over pivot saws, including increased rigidity, longevity and straightness of cut.
Production records projected for US oil
Oil production in the U.S. is poised to set new records, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Emerson launches first combustion safety shutoff valves certified for biodiesel use in Americas and Asia
The biodiesel valves enable industrial boilers to use more sustainable fuel, reducing emissions and ensuring compliance.
Modern Mobility Made Simple (March 5-11)
EVs, hybrids, hydrogen, MaaS — to the casual observer, we are no closer to these technologies than 10 years ago. But the industrial revolution didn't happen overnight. And neither will the transportation revolution.
Report: Unlocking the power of geothermal energy
By 2050, the total amount of installed domestic geothermal capacity in the U.S. could reach 90 GW-electric.
A decarbonization roadmap for US transportation
An interagency framework outlines strategies and actions to remove all emissions from the transportation sector by 2050.
Don’t blame the adhesive, it never had a chance!
Watch this webinar now: Don’t Blame the Adhesive, it Never Had a Chance!
The macro-role adhesives play in microplastics forensics
Researchers are gaining insight from this effective and efficient technique of collecting microplastics for analysis.
Team turns to vines to create biodegradable food packaging film
By combining pearl millet starch and reinforcing it with kudzu weed cellulose materials, the team created a biopolymer-based film dubbed Biopack.
Green hydrogen extracted from untreated seawater
A new direct electrolysis route to green hydrogen production requires no pretreatment of seawater and relies on a non-precious-metal catalyst.
A better way to conduct battery metal assays
This new platform improves the production efficiency of lithium and other battery metals.
Seeking to strengthen paper straws
Unlike the current spate of biodegradable paper straw offerings that either get too soggy when in contact with liquids or that fail to decompose quickly, the Sogang University paper straw is reportedly able to maintain its physical integrity.
Reducing workplace slips, trips and falls with a smart insole
Working alongside NUS startup FlexoSense, NUS researchers have developed a smart insole for tracking workplace STF risks in real time.
10 unique solutions to sticky adhesive problems
Here are 12 examples of chemistry and mechanical engineering converging to solve difficult assembly and sealing challenges.
Silicone adhesive tape — A powerful product for demanding applications
Silicone is well known as a material for challenging uses and environments.
How prime-assisted systems address the operational challenges unique to industrial facilities
The context of today’s industrial plant and facility operations dictates promoting worker safety, improving operational efficiency and reliability, and incorporating green practices — all of which translates to reducing costs.
Chinese tokamak achieves Super I-mode
A new mode of improved plasma confinement has been demonstrated at the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak.
Saltwater flow battery for large-scale storage
The membrane-free design offers big gains at the levelized cost of storage level.