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Does the US have gas? You bet!
The assessment includes 3,218 Tcf of gas potentially recoverable from “traditional” reservoirs and 157 Tcf in coalbed gas reservoirs.
Thermoplastic composites for aerospace applications
Thermoplastic composites – an alternative to the thermoset composites that are widely used in aerospace applications – hold promise for increasing aircraft production rates.
NIST tests high-tech 'sniffing' device
A team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology is testing a high-tech sniffing device that has demonstrated potential for detecting extremely low chemical concentrations in the atmosphere.
WEFTEC 2019 opens opportunities for water quality professionals
The annual technical exhibition and conference presented by the Water Environment Foundation (WEF) runs from Sept. 21-25, 2019, in Chicago.
New Orleans mandates permeable pavement to control stormwater runoff
The ordinance is intended to help reduce stormwater runoff into Lake Ponchartrain and mitigate soil subsidence in the city.
Scientists create robot with aerial-aquatic locomotion
The water and calcium carbide react, producing acetylene gas, which is then ignited for thrust.
Prosthetic hand combines user and robotic control
An algorithm translates user intention into finger movement on the prosthetic hand.
Researcher explores using waste glass instead of sand for construction applications
In an effort to preserve sand — which is reportedly one of the world’s most used natural resources — a researcher from the University of Queensland in Australia has devised a method for reducing its use, particularly in the construction industry.
Massive solar plus storage project cleared a hurdle
The proposed project would be built in two phases and includes a fixed cost reported to be less than 2 cents per kWh for solar power.
US Navy tests robotic mine countermeasures
The United States Navy has successfully tested a system that relies on autonomous robots to detect, identify and destroy sea mines.
New report suggests that 3D printing, AI could hasten the creation of WMDs
A multi-institutional research group led by Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is suggesting in a new report that advances in 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially pave the way for individuals and nations to covertly develop and print on-demand weapons of mass destruction.
'Significant' work remains as train control deployment status is updated
The FRA is working to help address the technical challenges facing the railroads, including starting revenue service demonstration, interoperability testing and safety plans.
Protolabs adds Carbon technology to its 3D printing service
The digital manufacturing company expands its industrial 3D printing capabilities for production-grade parts with Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology.
In probing a fatal Tesla crash, NTSB faults a state highway agency
The NTSB said it identified systemic problems within Caltrans that negatively affect the timely repair of traffic safety hardware.
Safe area, diesel hydraulic power unit on exhibit at 2019 SPE Offshore Europe
Brimmond Group’s safe area, 370 kW diesel hydraulic power unit was on display at SPE Offshore Europe 2019, which was introduced as a safer, cost-effective and time-efficient package.
Researchers develop a device that helps amputees feel artificial limbs
An international team of researchers led by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich recently unveiled a device that will enable those with above-the-knee amputations to “feel” a prosthetic leg.
SpaceJet eyes purchase order from this regional carrier
The SpaceJet is a twin-engine regional jet aircraft seating 70 to 90 passengers.
IMI Critical Engineering showcases new control valve at 2019 SPE Offshore Europe
The 100 DMT control valve showcased at 2019 SPE Offshore Europe was developed to serve a wide range of applications in the oil and gas industry.
Daimler begins self-driving truck tests on highways in Virginia
The tests will focus on infrastructure as well as redundancy of systems for reliability and safety.
Flying car startup Volocopter raises $55 million
The funding will be used to produce a commercially viable VTOL aircraft in the next three years.