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Low-temperature, low-pressure geothermal technology receives funding from BEV
A modular geothermal system with lower thermal requirements than conventional systems may help geothermal technology increase its market share. The manufacturer is now backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a reputable venture capitalist firm.
Researchers to test if waste materials could insulate buildings
In an effort to help the U.K. construction industry cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025 per a government directive, researchers from the University of Bath are attempting to determine if certain waste materials could be a suitable alternative for building insulation.
NYPD using pattern-detecting algorithm to help solve crimes
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is solving crimes with help from pattern-recognition software, according to a number of reports.
Armstrong unveils new IPS 4000 controller for multi-pump installations with variable load demands
The automation solution is designed for commercial HVAC pumping stations of up to 8 pumps and 16 zones.
Watch: Smart house for a smart mouse; team creates smart home to study mice behavior
The house, called Autonomouse, was created to help the researchers study how the mice react to living in a smart home.
NASA plans first all-female spacewalk
Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain will exit the International Space Station on March 29. This marks 35 years after the first woman, Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya, performed a spacewalk.
Jammed flight control led to aborted takeoff, accident report finds
High winds caused an elevator control to jam, preventing the aircraft from rotating as it rolled for takeoff.
Coalition proposes green infrastructure in place of a border wall
A coalition of scientists and engineers are proposing an alternative to the much-debated wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Thermal stress maps speed drought prediction
A new monitoring method based on thermal stress identifies the onset of drought faster and more accurately than other methods.
A safer vehicle for vaccine delivery
The self-sterilizing and dissolving nanosilver-loaded microneedle patch inhibits microbial pathogen growth at the insertion site.
Tech companies in China in search of "good looking" tech workers
Following criticism last year for using sexist recruitment language in job advertisements, Chinese Tech companies seem to be at it again, according to reports.
Beating hospital-acquired bacterial infections with bioactive glass
A new type of antimicrobial material is synthesized using a process similar to centuries-old stained glass techniques.
Emerson adds three new models to Copeland Scroll KA compressor lineup
The models are designed for low- and extended medium-temperature refrigeration applications.
Laser removes graffiti from historic Italian bridge
The wand used at Ponte Vecchio is the first laser that can remove graffiti, according to the supplier.
Elastomer seals – How to avoid the trade-off between purity, plasma resistance, and high temperature performance
Perlast Helios is composed of the new FFKM material family, which offers excellent sealing performance at high temperatures without affecting other key material properties.
EIA: Natural gas and solar will dominate new power capacity
Natural gas and solar photovoltaics are likely to dominate new electric power generating capacity through the middle of the century.
Engineering ways to reduce clothing waste
An overabundance of inexpensive and quickly made clothing, known as fast fashion, is creating an environmental and social crisis. A new paper from environmental health researchers at Washington University in St. Louis details the problem.
Five influential female scientists and engineers for International Women's Day 2019
The day is a chance to reflect on the strides women have made to achieve equality, while also offering a look ahead at the work that needs to be done.
National Proofreading Day: Yeah, there’s an app for that
Misspellings, misplaced punctuation and incorrect grammar can affect the meaning of a piece of prose.
UK prisons trial biometric tech to deter smugglers
The U.K. prison system has recently completed a trial of facial recognition technology and iris scanning to deter smugglers.