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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.
Robot shopping assistant makes product recommendations based on age and gender
The Spod robot from India startup Invento Robotics greets shoppers, introduces itself, scans shopper faces to determine if the shopper has been there before and makes product recommendations.
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.