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Treatment for Therapy Dogs Prevents MRSA Spread in Hospitals, Study Suggests
Along with the health benefits associated with less stress and anxiety, therapy dogs bring joy and comfort to hospital patients. Unfortunately, they can also bring MRSA.
This Utility Plans to Spend $500 Million on Energy Storage
The company announced plans to add 300 MW of energy storage in its most recent integrated resource plan.
Social Media and Transport Data Used to Predict Retail Survival
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a model that predicts with 80% accuracy whether a new business will fail or succeed within six months.
Instagram to Curb Cyber Bullying Using AI
In an effort to curb the amount of cyber bullying that takes place on social media, Instagram has revealed that it will begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to scan photos for abusive content.
Study: Beer Drinkers Willing to Pay Extra for Sustainably Brewed Beer
According to research from Indiana University, consumers would pay extra for beer produced using sustainable measures.
Advanced-Material Metal Additive Manufacturing on the Cutting Edge
Additive manufacturing is pushing the limits of what is possible, showcasing its ability to produce metallic parts.
New York State Advanced Robotics Working Group to Hold First Meeting
The New York State Advanced Robotics Alliance (NYS-ARA) will kick off a new working group on Oct. 22 and 23 with meetings at The Tech Garden in Syracuse, N.Y.
Injectable Implant Offers Effective HIV Treatment and Prevention
An anti-HIV drug, a polymer and a solvent solidify into an implant once injected under the skin, and the drug is released as the polymer slowly degrades.
Ørsted Expands US Offshore Wind Presence with $510m Acquisition
Ørsted entered the U.S. market in 2015 and recently acquired Lincoln Clean Energy, a developer of onshore wind farms. Its most recent deal is subject to clearance by regulatory authorities and is expected to close by the end of 2018.
LA County Taps Contractor for Wastewater Project
The project will add ultraviolet disinfection facilities and related systems to further treat influent wastewater.
British Lawmakers Calling Out Fashion Industry for Environmental Impact
British lawmakers are calling out the fashion industry for being a major contributor of greenhouse gases, according to reports.
GE Venture with Russian Firm Pays Off with $700m Power Plant Order
GE Power will supply the basic design of four turbine islands and will supply four nuclear turbine generator sets.
This Big City Utility Is Adding Solar and Energy Storage
The $16.3 million system will consist of distributed solar and a lithium-ion battery energy storage system.
Sprawling Wind Farm Gets the OK to Proceed
The facility will include up to 950 wind turbines spread across more than 300,000 acres in the east-central part of New Mexico.
Titanium Dioxide Spheres Enhance Photocatalytic Degradation of BPA
Micron-sized titanium dioxide particles are engineered to trap and destroy bisphenol A (BPA), a water contaminant with health implications.
India Planning to Use Facial Recognition Tech at Airports
Passengers flying domestic flights in India will soon be able to leave their ID cards and boarding passes at home thanks to an announcement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Revolutionary Fingerprint Drug Screen Test Works on Both the Living and the Deceased
Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new kind of drug test capable of detecting four different classes of drugs in the traces of sweat found in fingerprints — a technology that has been successfully demonstrated on both the living and the deceased.
Robotic Stuffed Bear Coughs When Air Pollution Levels Reach Certain Point
In an effort to demonstrate the physical toll air pollution takes on human health, makers of the Toxic Toby bear have mounted the stuffed animal on a pole near Brixton Road in London, where it coughs and cover its mouth when air pollution levels in that region reach and exceed levels set by the government.
Automation in the Aerospace Industry: The Challenge and Promise of Integrating Robots Into the Production Process
Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly adopting automated, robotic solutions in place of traditional machining and manual assembly techniques, but the process is not without its challenges.
Watch: In Search of the Oldest Operating Compressor in the U.K.
To commemorate its centenary, Atlas Copco U.K. is looking for something almost as old as the company.