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Agri soil management can increase greenhouse gas emissions in winter
Manure injection during spring and summer seasons can result in increased greenhouse gas emissions in winter, a trend that may be exacerbated under climate warming conditions.
US to become a net energy exporter by 2020, EIA says
The Energy Department's annual outlook expects renewable energy resources to become a larger share of U.S. electric generation than nuclear and coal in less than a decade.
Benefits of industrial wastewater treatment using direct steam injection
A DSI system can rapidly and accurately maintain temperatures for processing difficult materials, such as wastewater, and thereby increase the efficiency and reliability of the anaerobic digestion system.
Companies to trial reusable packaging for some brand-name products
A coalition of companies has agreed to trial a scheme that would replace the single-use packaging of some brand-name products with reusable containers.
Sea breeze prediction for offshore wind resource assessment
A technique developed to characterize and predict sea breezes could be beneficial for offshore wind turbine construction planning, operations and maintenance.
Engineers and cans of beer: Beer Can Appreciation Day
The innovation of the beer can is a compelling story of early 20th century engineering.
Recycling paper into a fireproof material
An insulating material made of recycled paper protects timber structures from fire.
Chicago gambles on The Loop’s unproven transit technology
Chicago has wagered on a technology that does not have a faithful prototype and a company that has not delivered a major infrastructure project ever before.
Using wastewater biosolids as the basis for bricks
Instead of being landfilled or stockpiled, biosolids could be used in the manufacture of eco-friendly fired-clay building bricks.
Graphic designers in Japan create computer-generated fashion model
Graphic artists in Japan have created a computer-generated fashion model, according to reports.
Data scientist best job in US for 2019
According to a recent Glassdoor survey, data scientist tops the list of the 50 best jobs in the United States for 2019.
Facial recognition tech used to stop illegal chimpanzee trade
Facial recognition software is being used to fight the illegal trading of chimpanzees.
Doping process boosts solar thin-film efficiency
The technology brings the attainment of voltages over 1 volt and efficiencies of 25% in cadmium telluride closer to reality.
China develops app targeting those in debt
Authorities in China have developed an app that lets users know if they are within approximately 1,600 ft of someone in debt, according to reports from China’s state-run media.
Watch: This fuel cell system consumes carbon dioxide
The system continuously produces electrical energy and hydrogen through efficient carbon dioxide conversion.
PG&E is installing a resilience zone for a fire-threatened area
The zone would allow temporary mobile generation to connect to the grid to energize facilities such as a fire station and a gas station.
Officials OK repairs to $2 billion transit center
Herrick Steel and Arcelor-Mittal Steel companies will supply material for the girder repair and reinforcement.
Setting ideas in motion
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Amazon cloaks warehouse workers in protective vests to prevent robot collisions
Humans working alongside robots in Amazon fulfillment centers are now outfitted with “tech vests” to prevent human/robot collisions.
Historical emissions trends updated with the Community Emissions Data System
The Community Emissions Data System covers the years 1750 to 2014 for carbonaceous aerosols and chemically reactive gases.