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Researchers turn plastic bags into battery components
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new technique for converting discarded plastic bags into carbon chip anodes for lithium-ion batteries that power smartphones and other devices.
New York nonprofit recycles textile waste
Fabscrap is a organization that recycles and reuses discarded textiles of all shapes and sizes, and takes in an estimated 3,000 lb of fabric a day, including material deemed unsuitable for donation.
TVA to shut coal-fired power units
The Tennessee Valley Authority will retire two coal-fired power plants.
Airbus will end A380 production as orders drop
The announcement followed a decision by Emirates to cut its orders and take delivery of 14 additional A380s over the next two years.
California to scale back high-speed bullet train project
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the high-speed bullet train project has cost too much and taken too long.
Video: Pressure sensors and vehicle traffic adjustment technology help keep bed hogs in the right lane
Ford uses its automotive technology in a new smart bed.
NYU launches construction innovation center
The center is intended to promote innovation in construction, engineering design and management.
Video: NASA releases Mars Opportunity greatest hits after pulling the plug on the rover
The space agency has decided to stop trying to communicate with the machine after losing contact.
The future of climate in 540 North American cities
The expected future climate in each city is matched with the current climate of another location, providing a relatable picture of what to expect in 2080.
Eliminate confusion in testing ballast water for invasive species
Regulatory overlap between USGS and IMO is causing confusion and uncertainty among those looking to meet ballast water management requirements in the most efficient way possible.
Lake bacteria tapped to neutralize algal bloom toxin in drinking water
In a real-world application of fighting fire with fire, researchers are using naturally occurring Lake Erie bacteria to remove algal bloom-related microcystin from drinking water.
Solar energy employment fell in 2018, report says
The solar industry employed more than 242,000 solar workers, around 8,000 fewer jobs than in 2017.
HIMSS19: MIB leverages Veradigm to facilitate secure EHR data exchange
MIB will access electronic health record (EHR) data via Veradigm's eChart Courier service for use in life insurance underwriting by MIB's 400 U.S. life insurance members.
Video: At HIMSS19, Kalibrate Blockchain to offer exclusive licenses to embed FormDrop SDK in hospital mobile apps
The FormDrop app allows patients to electronically fill out and submit forms to healthcare providers using their personal smartphones.
Researchers call on citizen scientists to contribute images to hand database
Researchers from Lancaster University, U.K., are calling on citizen scientists to submit images of their hands to build a searchable hand image database.
UK researchers develop AI to thwart online dating scams
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Warwick have created algorithms to spot fake dating profiles on online dating websites and apps.
App connects homeowners with local snow plows
Plowz and Mowz is like Uber for snow plows. Users can request a snow plow easily with this app.
New short-bodied perforating system for multi-stage plug-and-perf operations
GEODynamics introduced a short-bodied perforating system that delivers a higher cluster count per stage. The patented HELLFire perforating system is claimed to be more effective than existing technologies on the market when completing multi-stage plug-and-perf operations.
Building better, cheaper perovskite-based flexible solar cells
New research has found that adding alkali metals creates a performance boost.
Printable stainless-steel material withstands harsh environments
A new stainless-steel material designed for use with Desktop Metal's 3D printing system is suitable for extreme temperature, highly corrosive and marine-grade applications.