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Engineers Are Turning Data into Sound
Composers, programmers and engineers are combining art and science to create a better understanding of all types of data through sonification.
Project to Test Feasibility of Sail-Powered Bulker
A year-long initiative is now underway in the U.K. to develop an advanced sail technology to control ship carbon dioxide emissions.
Chevron's Big Foot Oil Field Steps Into Production
The Big Foot field is estimated to contain total recoverable resources of more than 200 million oil-equivalent barrels and has a projected production life of 35 years.
France to Slash Its Aging Nuclear Power Fleet
France will reduce its reliance on nuclear power to 50% of its energy mix by 2035, down from 75% today.
Kent Police to Abandon Crime-Fighting AI Software
As algorithms that help predict when and where a crime might occur gain a foothold in law enforcement agencies around the world, one of the first agencies to adopt the technology in England is now gaining notoriety for being one of the first to subsequently abandon it.
Linde Breaks Ground on $100 Million Hydrogen Plant
The project includes a 25 million standard cubic feet per day hydrogen plant and supporting infrastructure.
Drones Help Conservationists Track Sea Animal Movements
A team of researchers and developers from North Carolina State University has found a new use for drones: tracking sea animals.
The Difference Between Single-Acting and Double-Acting Hydraulic Piston Seals
It is critical to make sure that the right seal is selected based on factors such as how the cylinder is expected to operate as the piston is pushed down the cylinder bore.
Emerging Arguments Against Microchipping Employees
As more companies consider microchipping their employees, arguments against the trend are emerging from both employers and trade unions in the United Kingdom.
Tenaska Finds a Partner for Solar Projects
The portfolio represents a share of all solar projects currently in the MISO North interconnection queue, with projects in Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Minnesota.
Cruise Line in Norway to Power its Ships with Dead Fish
In a measure designed to reduce its pollution and climate change impact, a Norwegian cruise operator is planning to power at least some of its ships using dead fish.
High Performance Thin Film from Fujipoly
The thin film delivers a thermal conductivity of 2.2 W/m•K with a thermal resistance as low as .33° C•in2/W.
Particulate Pollution Deemed Single Greatest Threat to Human Health
Particulate pollution has previously been shown to adversely impact health and life expectancy, and now a new pollution index produced by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago indicates that such pollution cuts global average life expectancy by 1.8 years per person.
AI System Accurately Predicts Age with Only a Photo of Your Eyes
PhotoAgeClock could potentially create personalized skincare to combat aging.
Watch: Robot Hand Has Sense of Touch Thanks to New Electronic Glove
Stanford engineers have developed a glove that gives robots a sense of touch.
Settlement Reached Over Failed S.C. Nuclear Reactors Project
The utility said that distribution of any settlement funds hinges on a final order by South Carolina regulators approving its pending merger with Dominion Energy.
NASA’s InSight Lander Touching Down on Mars Today
Nearing the end of a 300-million-mile, seven-month long journey, NASA’s InSight lander is set to touch down on the Martian surface.
Air Liquide to Build Hydrogen Plant
Construction work on the plant is expected to begin in early 2019. The plant will support fuel cell vehicle and transportation markets in the western U.S.
These Projects Could Halt the GOM's Production Decline
The projects starting in 2018 and 2019 have a combined natural gas resource estimate of about 836 billion cubic feet.
A Solution to Raise Maritime Engine Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
Electric turbo compounding technology cuts ship emissions and increase engine efficiency by up to 7.8%.