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Onsite treatment approach removes toxins from wastewater
A filtration system has been designed to combat the release of 1,4-dioxane from onsite wastewater treatment systems to groundwater
The rising tide of floating solar systems
Almost 10 GW of new floating solar capacity, either co-located with hydropower systems or riding the ocean waves, can be realized by 2025.
Hey taxi!? The delayed promise of air mobility
Some technological challenges must be met before we can realistically hail air taxis.
What do the airports of the future look like?
What will airports look like in 50 years? 100 years? Let us take a look at where technology is trending.
Cloud adoption in oil and gas applications
Oil and gas companies are adopting cloud technologies in an attempt to reduce costs and increase efficiency in a tough recent climate.
Cooler solar panels last longer and produce more energy than traditional panels
Singlet fission and tandem solar cells could help lower operating temperatures and extend the life of solar energy devices.
Powder metallurgy in the automotive market — fan clutch assembly
The automotive industry is the dominant market for powder metallurgy (PM) components. In the changing industrial landscape, market demand requires more than just a durable component.
Bacteria detection device could make cleaner food processing plants
During food production, routine cleaning and surface sanitation are key to preventing microbial contamination in end food products. But the human eye can only do so much to determine if a surface is clean enough.
A COVID-19 vaccine primer
The "whos, whats, hows and whys" of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Video: First software framework designed for widely distributed autonomous systems
Connext 6.1 enables real-time control for large-scale and remotely operated systems.
NASA to begin supersonic aircraft overflight tests
The flights are part of phase three of the rollout to test the X-59 craft.
Video: Development of world’s largest non-hydro energy storage system
Two advanced compressed-air projects are being developed in California.
Saint-Gobain partners with NEST for sustainable building innovation
Saint-Gobain joins NEST to further its commitment to sustainable construction.
Fundamentals of airliner electrical systems
It is extremely rare that an electrical failure results in an airplane crash. And it's amazing that aircraft are able to supply this so much power on long flights. Here's how.
RAIL HD - automatic overhead electrical train grid and pantograph inspection
Get automatic condition reports of corona and arcing on electric rail structures and pantograph.
Efficient desalination system is solar-driven
The system can generate potable water with 46% efficiency under 1 sun illumination.
Construction optimism up, according to Nationwide study
According to the study, most construction owners are optimistic about business in the coming year despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pneumatic knockers aid material flow
These systems resolve disruptions in material flow by causing the silo outlet to vibrate.
GP Joule and Concord Pacific team up for 106 MW solar portfolio in Alberta
GP Joule North America broke ground on a 106 MW solar PV portfolio for Canada’s largest community builder, Concord Pacific.
Video: Heavy-duty pressure vessel designed to handle high viscosity fluids
The piston tank system is easy to fill with medium or high viscosity materials, such as engine oil.