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DOE will fund these projects to improve coal-fired power plants
The 17 projects are expected to develop technologies that improve the overall performance, reliability and flexibility of coal-fired power plants.
Researchers using AI to improve crack detection in bridges, buildings
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana are using AI to improve crack detection in structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and nuclear reactors.
Considering carbon dioxide as a better fracking fluid
Carbon dioxide could replace and outperform water as fracking fluid in the production of unconventional oil and gas resources.
Global demand for natural gas will fuel LNG export projects
Global demand for natural gas in 2018 grew at its fastest annual pace since 2010. U.S. exporters increasingly are supplying the demand.
Chip gives this tourist-spot's water a clean bill of health
The approach uses a diverse set of bacteria that are characteristic of each fecal source, and can detect nearly 60,000 species of bacteria and archaea.
Research team is training collaborative robots to treat chronic pain
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, in conjunction with IR Robotics, have developed a collaborative robot that is capable of treating soft tissue injuries in patients.
Markforged case study: Stanley Infrastructure
By designing intelligently for these machines, minimizing print time, and using off the shelf parts when possible, it’s possible to produce high quality parts much more cost effectively than subtractive manufacturing.
MHI tests robot for use in explosive environments
The EX ROVR moved on its own through several floors of a refinery, including navigating stairs.
Researchers debut a crab-like robot that samples water for microplastics and gathers plastic waste
A crab-like robot took its inaugural dive into the waters off of the Italian coast on June 8 in search of ocean-polluting microplastics.
Honeywell to supply radar for prototype air taxi
Honeywell said the product represents a step toward automating the takeoff and landing of UAM aircraft.
Merger would boost Raytheon in aerospace and defense
The combined company would be named Raytheon Technologies and would include Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. The deal excludes Otis and Carrier, which are expected to be separated from United Technologies in the first half of 2020.
These wearable patches could keep you both cool and warm
The soft, stretchy patch cools or warms a user’s skin to a comfortable temperature and keeps it there as the ambient temperature changes.
Custom Engineered Solutions for your compressed air system
Kaeser's custom air systems are designed for demanding installations and the harshest of environments. These complete systems eliminate space, weather and accessibility constraints with reduced construction, installation, and operating costs.
Video: A new EV record at the Nürburgring
Driver Romain Dumas surpassed the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck in 2017 by 40 seconds.
Enerpac introduces new self-locking cube jack
A new compact and portable self-locking cube jack with a lifting capacity of 56 tons utilizes a base lifting frame and self-aligning cribbing blocks to stabilize loads.
Watch: Tripod prosthetic designed to tackle tough terrain
The prosthetic lower leg lets users cover challenging terrain, an advance that takes advantage of a new emulator tool for quicker prototyping.
Could artificial islands produce all of the world's fuel?
Under the scheme, hydrogen would be produced from solar energy and ocean water, which then would be converted into methanol on site using CO2 extracted from the seawater.
Johns Manville introduces black PSK duct wrap
The black-coated duct wrap insulation is designed for aesthetic applications that need a high-quality insulation.
EU greenhouse gas emission trends: 1990-2017
Emissions increased by 0.7% in 2017 compared with 2016 while data show that the region reduced its net greenhouse gas emissions by 21.7% over the 1990-2017 period.
This airport will see $5 billion in upgrades over 15 years
Passenger and cargo traffic at MIA are projected to reach 77 million travelers and more than four million tons of freight by 2040.