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How to select the right bearing lubricant
Proper lubrication is critical to the performance and life of every rolling element bearing. A leading cause of bearing failure is insufficient or improper lubrication, which can lead to contamination or excess heat buildup.
Preventive vs. predictive maintenance: Which is right for you?
Preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance programs each have pros and cons and can save money, but there is no single best answer. Which is right for you?
Civil War botany guide cites remedy for drug-resistant bacteria
The 1863 guide, "Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests," was written by Francis Porcher, a botanist and surgeon from South Carolina.
Sargent & Lundy enlists to back reactor development
Sargent & Lundy will become a NuScale investor, proceed with development of the standard plant design based on the U.S. Design Certification Application, and will provide additional architect engineer support.
Washington state legalizes human composting
This permits residents to turn their human remains into soil following death.
Survey: Highest-paying entry-level jobs in the US are predominantly STEM-related
A new survey ranking top salaries for entry-level jobs is loaded with STEM professions.
US Postal Service begins self-driving truck trial
TuSimple will run the test for the USPS between Arizona and Texas distribution centers.
What are OEM pumps?
OEM pumps are a class of pump manufactured for use by original equipment manufacturers as part of a system sold to end users.
Automated controls could have prevented this fatal Amtrak accident
An NTSB accident report said that three fatal train wrecks since 2013 could have been prevented by positive train control.
Researchers create record-setting, underwater-sound pressure levels
Record-level sound pressures exceeding 270 decibels have been generated underwater.
Researchers 3D print an entire bathroom
Researchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that they have constructed the world’s first 3D-printed bathroom.
Remote-steered vessel attempts first crewless Atlantic crossing
The 39 ft vessel, called the USV Maxlimer, is setting sail from Canada and destined for England’s south coast — a trek expected to take roughly 35 days.
Scientists brew beer from 5,000-year-old yeast
Scientists in Israel are brewing beer in the lab using an ancient ingredient: 5,000-year-old yeast.
Saudi investment expected for this LNG export project
The proposed Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project is expected to include two liquefaction trains and up to three LNG storage tanks and associated facilities.
Startup to build database of dust to trace a product's origins
Data analytics startup Phylagen is creating a microbial database that will function much like a barcode for products, potentially certifying where they are made.
GEA’s aseptic double-seat valve increases shelf life of beverages and dairy products
The double-seat valve with a sterile leakage chamber is hermetically sealed from the atmosphere by two side valves.
Water management model updated to aid U.S. bioenergy developers
The model will help industry leaders make better informed decisions about what types of feedstock are most appropriate for use in water-limited areas.
Greenhouse gas benefits of LNG use in marine shipping
A life-cycle assessment compared emissions from liquefied natural gas and heavy fuel oil use in the marine shipping sector.
Startup to develop hypersonic plane capable of flying between New York and London in just 90 minutes
An Atlanta-based startup plans to develop a plane capable of flying passengers between London and New York in just 90 minutes.
How to develop a CubeSat: From concept to Earth orbit
A step-by-step guide to conceptualizing, finding funding, designing a mission, navigating licensing hurdles and more for your CubeSat project.