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Video: Listening for ear infections with a smartphone app
Clinicians may soon be able to detect ear infections in pediatric patients with a diagnostic system so simple that even parents can use it.
This utility looks to renewables and a nuke for its future power
The company said that if the plan is approved, it would lead to a more than 80% reduction in carbon emissions in the region by 2030, compared to 2005.
Dams could add hundreds of megawatts to nation's electric grid
Proposed projects would add 121.3 MW of hydroelectric generation capacity in Pennsylvania, 48.6 MW in Louisiana and 36 MW in Iowa.
Coolant, MQL, pressurized air – no worries
Deublin AutoSense seal technology can handle nearly all through spindle media.
Catching, analyzing cancer cells with a new microfluidic chip
A new high speed microfluidic chip can separate and analyze circulating tumor cells from whole blood in a process that may render biopsies and other diagnostic tests unnecessary in many cases.
Geoscientists explore using industrial residues to manufacture environmentally friendlier cement
Geoscientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany have discovered an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative for producing cement.
Vecoplan selected to design, build new plastics-to-fuel plant
Vecoplan LLC, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of waste recycling equipment, has been awarded a contract to design and build the front-end material processing and preparation system for Brightmark Energy’s new plastics-to-fuel plant in Ashley, Indiana.
FERC just approved this massive LNG export project
The facility would rank among the world's top 5 LNG producers once Train 4 is completed.
Study suggests that synchronized driverless tech could improve traffic flow by 35%
Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. are suggesting that synchronized driverless vehicles might alleviate congestion and improve traffic by roughly 35%, according to new research.
Dual function generator derives electricity from seawater
A system for the direct electrochemical extraction of energy from seawater handles short spikes in power demand while delivering long-term steady power.
Report cites corrosion as root cause of California methane leak
More than 60 casing leaks dating back to the 1970s were identified at Aliso Canyon, but no failure investigations were conducted by SoCalGas, the report said.
Vietnam War cargo plane transformed into STEM classroom
The cargo plane will now play host to aerospace lessons, science experiments, competitions and other STEM activities and lessons.
This utility could close four coal-fired power units
PacifiCorp said that four coal-fired units could face early retirement as alternative sources of electric power generation become more cost effective.
MIT unseals time capsule from 1999
The capsule is one of many scattered throughout MIT’s campus.
US Army examines how smart cities could help in urban operations
Testing the LoRaWAN protocol using military developed internet of things architectures.
Video: German flying car startup unveils five-seat prototype
The all-electric aircraft will be part of a planned on-demand air taxi service.
CEA-Leti develops CMOS process for high-performance micro LEDs
Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech, today announced a new technology for fabricating GaN micro LED displays for applications ranging from smart watches to TVs with no size limit.
New standard addresses restaurant acoustics
The standard includes the required use of binaural sound recording for room evaluation.
Team creates tougher bioplastic for food packaging
By adding natural rubber to bioplastic in an effort to make bioplastic less brittle, researchers from Ohio State University have developed a new type of bioplastic that may be an appropriate alternative to the petroleum-based plastics commonly used in the packaging of food.
Gexol oil and gas cables for harsh environments
Offshore applications require cables that can reliably withstand the challenges of harsh, remote environments.