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  • From holy grail to holy cow! Energy storage adoption accelerates

    The Energy Department said that utility-scale battery storage power capacity could exceed 2,500 MW by 2023.

  • Department of Defense exploring VR/AR to train military in dirty bomb, radioactive weapon response and detection

    The United States Department of Defense is calling for the development of virtual reality and augmented reality platforms to train military personnel to prepare for the possibility of encountering dirty bombs and other radioactive weapons.

  • Researchers use eggshells to promote bone healing and growth

    A new technique devised by University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers demonstrates that egg shells can promote the growth of new bones for medical procedures.

  • A new way to sound out safe drinking water

    The laser-induced sound pinging method measures the speed of sound in liquid samples to determine physicochemical properties.

  • New boring tool improves security and productivity

    The tool is designed for all fine-boring applications, covering diameters from 19 to 167 mm (0.748 to 6.575 in).

  • Watch: Tiny camera captures polarization, expands reality

    Until now, polarization-sensitive cameras have been large, bulky and expensive, which limits their usefulness. Researchers have developed a compact, portable version.

  • Watch a tiny jellyfish robot swim through several tasks

    The 5 mm diameter, untethered, robotic platform was inspired by juveniles of the most widely distributed jellyfish, scyphomedusa ephyra.

  • Streamline CNC with Mastercam software

    Mastercam 2020 delivers advanced features supporting process automation, increased operating efficiency and increased accuracy.

  • Where does U.S. natural gas come from, and where does it go?

    Shale gas now makes up a higher percentage of total U.S. natural gas production than natural gas produced from both traditional wells and from crude oil wells as "associated" natural gas.

  • Watch: Window film makes the MOST out of solar heat gain

    The window film stores solar heat and releases it during cooler periods of the day, evening out indoor temperatures to a comfortable level.

  • Harvard students' startup rents everyday items

    A student in search of a cricket bat to rent while away for a summer internship was inspired to create a new business model for the short-term rental of, well, just about anything.

  • Researchers at EPFL use AI to simplify design of turbochargers for GHP

    Jürg Schiffmann is the lead author of "Data-Driven Predesign Tool for Small-Scale Centrifugal Compressor in Refrigeration." The paper surmises a new method of designing microturbocharger technology for geothermal heat pumps (GHP).

  • Replacing rare earths with common elements in electronics

    Substitutes for the Group III rare earths were identified by combining elements from adjacent groups in the periodic table.

  • New technology 'highjacks' intrusive drones

    An assistant professor from Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has developed a system for overtaking unauthorized and suspicious drones without downing or destroying them.

  • Top 5 business benefits of modernizing legacy networks

    Want to modernize your business services (TDM, Layer 2 and Layer 3) to cost-effectively generate new revenue streams without adversely affecting your existing network? Ciena’s Wayne Hickey explains how operators benefit by modernizing TDM and packet network designs.

  • Accenture’s Digital Refining Survey

    Accenture's second annual digital refining survey identified five trends as refineries embrace IIoT.

  • Home composed of 600,000+ plastic bottles can withstand 326 mph winds

    A Canadian company has recently completed construction of a hurricane-proof home that is composed of over 600,000 plastic water and soda bottles.

  • Earn a master's degree in engineering online from NC State

    Engineering Online offers graduate degree programs with all the benefits of an on-campus experience.

  • Watch the Volkswagen ID.R set another record

    The 500 kW electric race car completed England's Goodwood track in just 39.9 seconds to break the previous Formula 1 record by 1.7 seconds.

  • Intelligent catheter system relies on fiber optics and mirrors

    The Intelligent Catheter Navigation method combines a catheter with an optical fiber containing microscopic mirrors, which reflect a portion of the light passing through the fiber.

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