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Advanced motion control meets open source
Due to several factors related to mass manufacturing and the open-source movement, stepper and servomotors have dropped in price, and novel control solutions that integrate open-source architectures are coming online.
This airline tops others for cutting carbon emissions
In a review of 20 of some of the world’s largest airlines, EasyJet is coming out on top in terms of cutting carbon emissions to battle climate change, according to a new report.
Record electricity demand could tax this power grid
ERCOT's President and CEO said that in all of the scenarios studied for the summer of 2019, a potential need existed to call an energy alert and tap resources ranging from demand response to mandatory curtailment.
A route to biosynthesis of terpenoid biomaterials in leaves
Synthetic biology tools engineered at Michigan State University facilitate production of both terpenoids and bio-oil in plant leaves.
Smart sensors for high temperature turbine monitoring
The temperature and dynamic pressure sensors developed through the research effort feature innovations in materials development, manufacturing processes and advanced packaging technologies.
Electricity sales jumped in 2018 to record highs — here's why
For the first time, utility-scale generation surpassed the pre-recession peak set in 2007.
Using mine waste to create high-quality lithium-ion batteries
Lithium Australia has developed a method to reduce the energy footprint and the cost of battery production.
Video: Goodyear unveils flying car concept tire at Geneva Motor Show
The tire can be used both for driving on the road and as a propeller for flying in the sky.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
NTSB team completes first review of Boeing 767 crash data
Directors from the Office of Research and Engineering and the Office of Aviation Safety completed an initial review of the cockpit voice recorder as part of the NTSB’s ongoing accident investigation.
Phosphogypsum waste as a source of rare earth elements
The U.S. can source crucial rare earth elements domestically by exploiting waste generated by phosphoric acid production.
Study: Proof of a bygone groundwater era on Mars
Evidence of a hydrological history is provided by images captured by the European Space Agency's Mars Express probe and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Foundation announces initiative to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers
A foundation that funds science projects and research recently announced a $25 million initiative to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
New ESPEC rain spray chamber helps meet your spec requirements
This video demonstrates water-spray testing methods complying with IEC standard 60529 (Ingress Protection or IP/IPX).
Spinning artificial muscles with spider silk
On exposure to 70% relative humidity, silk quickly shrinks and twists, demonstrating a trait which could be of use in artificial muscles and actuators.
Windex Vinegar to be packaged in 100% recycled ocean plastic
Household cleaning supply manufacturer S.C. Johnson & Son is preparing to relaunch a popular home cleaning product in packaging composed entirely of recycled ocean plastic — a world’s first, according to the company.
Welding method merges metal and glass
The method uses picosecond-duration laser pulses to join the two seemingly incompatible materials.
Scientists create UK's first underwater shipping noise map
Marine scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have created what is considered the U.K.’s first underwater shipping noise map.
Tweaking traffic lights during snowstorms can ease snarls
Researchers found that adjusting traffic signals in bad weather could reduce delays by up to 20%.
Crystar FT® silicon carbide membranes for filtration applications
Crystar® FT membranes, using porous re-crystallized silicon carbide (R-SiC), have everything a liquid filtration membrane needs.