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Watch: Measuring the Mass of a Black Hole
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will be deployed to weigh the supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 4151.
EPA Set to Intervene with Wastewater Discharge Standards
Saltwater disposal wells are becoming saturated and with domestic oil and gas production in full swing, the EPA is set to intervene with current regulations that govern wastewater disposal and treatment options.
Study: Girl Gamers More Likely to Pursue STEM Degrees
Girl video gamers, otherwise known as “Geek Girls,” are more likely to pursue physical science, technology, engineering and math (PSTEM) degrees than girls who do not “game,” according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Plasma Electrolysis Produces Hydrogen from Wastewater
Plasmalysis technology converts wastewater pollutants into energy and reduces emissions by up to 60%.
EPA Data Show GHG Emission Declines in the U.S.
The total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions reported decreased by 2.7% from 2016 to 2017.
Walmart Signs PPAs for Wind Energy Projects
A Spanish developer signed agreements with the retailer that will allow three projects to get under way in Illinois and Indiana.
Tornado Alley Is Shifting East, Study Says
The trend could help guide building code updates, assist in identifying potentially impacted community assets and bolster efforts to enhance risk awareness and make emergency preparations.
The First 100% Renewable Integrated Energy Business in the U.K.
With the pending sale of its traditional generation assets in the U.K., ScottishPower becomes the first 100% renewable integrated energy business in the country.
Rocket Lab Unveils New High-volume Production Facility
The new facility expands Rocket Lab’s global footprint and enables rapid mass production of the Electron rocket.
Developing a Circular Economy for PV Waste
A joint initiative of 16 European companies and research institutes is developing technology to recover and recycle waste generated by the photovoltaics (PV) industry.
Video: Holy Turtle Snaps Up Plastic Floating Off Honduras
The Holy Turtle is not a sacred reptile but a floating barrier designed to retrieve plastic waste polluting marine waters.
Profiling the Properties of 2D Blue Phosphorus
Red, violet, white and black forms of the element are now joined by a 2D blue allotrope, which could be of value in optoelectronic applications.
Researchers Prove that Food Could be Grown on the Moon
Researchers from the University of Zurich have discovered that nightshade and other plants could grow on the moon with a little help from a plant hormone.
Moss Can Detect Air Pollution in Real Time
According to recent findings, subtle changes in moss leaves can signal the presence of air pollutants in the atmosphere, in particular, sulfur dioxide, all in real-time.
Video: What Happens When a Drone Collides with an Airplane?
Researchers test to see how much damage potential UAVs could do to aircraft.
Study Reveals That Stringent Password Policies Protect Against Fraud
Users today are required to keep track of a huge number of email addresses and passwords, so it’s no wonder most are reused from account to account. However, the practice of reusing that same password to log into different websites could have catastrophic consequences.
Study: 3D Printers Have 'Fingerprints'
According to a new study led by researchers from the University at Buffalo, 3D printers are like fingerprints, in that no two are exactly alike.
How Much Energy is Stored in Your Coil Spring?
A spring is one of the simplest devices for supplying mechanical energy. When deformed from its free state, the spring stores energy in the form of elastic potential energy, which releases when the spring is freed. But how much energy is stored in this spring?
Wearable Artificial Kidney May Soon Help Those in Need of Transplants
Currently in the U.S., more than 95,000 people are waiting for kidney transplants — far more candidates than donors. But researchers have found a way to make a wearable artificial kidney that could save the lives of millions with chronic kidney disease.
Using Machine Learning to Build More Resilient Offshore Platforms
An MIT algorithm helps to identify which designs can withstand extreme events.