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A First: Hydrogen-embrittled Microfractures in Metal Captured in 3D
For the first time, researchers captured 3D images of microscopic cracks in a nickel alloy caused by hydrogen embrittlement.
MAN Engines Showcasing D3876 Diesel Engine for EU Stage V Locomotives without Exhaust After-Treatment Systems
The D3876 LE63x for locomotives produces 471 kW (632 hp) at 1,800 rpm and meets the EU Stage V emission standard for locomotives without the need for an exhaust after-treatment system.
Evergreen Spectral Coating Research Underway at ODU’s Applied Research Center at Jefferson Lab
A joint project with Old Dominion University will further develop Face Companies's patented Spectral coating technology, which will enable light-sensitive devices such as solar panels and photosensors to be seamlessly concealed, increasing the aesthetic and economic appeal of these devices.
With Costs Rising and Lawsuits Filed, Vogtle Nukes Face an Uncertain Future
A pair of lawsuits and an upcoming vote by the project's owners could seal the fate of the only two nuclear reactors under construction in the U.S.
New Labeling System Simplifies Labeling for Difficult Tapered Containers
ID Technology will premiere the LSI-9135 wrap labeling system at this year’s Pack Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, October 14-17.
Researchers Discover Connection Between Common Household Cleaners and Overweight Children
Researchers from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) are suggesting that there is a connection between some commonly used household cleaners and overweight children.
Video Game Fortnite Cited in Several Divorce Petitions in the U.K.
Popular survival video game Fortnite, along with a handful of other video games, has been cited as the reason for at least 200 divorce petitions filed in the U.K. since the beginning of 2018, according to reports.
Researchers Warn That Antibiotics in Landfills Pose Public Health Risk
A new study from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has determined that discarded antibiotics mounting in Hong Kong’s landfills are posing a pollution issue as well as a threat to public health.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards 10 Energy Storage Projects
The projects will seek to provide extended discharge times to the electricity grid.
Home Energy Storage System Introduced with Amazon Alexa Integration
ElectriIQ’s energy storage system is designed to work with the smart home.
Watch How Nanomotor Motion is Controlled by Light
University of Texas at Austin researchers report the first method for manipulating the rotation speed and mechanical motion of nanomotors with simple visible light stimulation.
Watch How Microbubbles Bust Biofilms
A diatom-based approach uses hydrogen peroxide-bubbling microparticles to help eradicate dangerous biofilms.
NASA Celebrates 60 Years
NASA, founded by Congress in July 1958, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a series of milestone events to take place between 2018 and 2022.
New Solar Clean Water Generator Design Inspired by Origami Technique
American Chemical Society has developed a new solar steam generator that is a huge step towards globally available clean drinking water.
Ballard Unveils Next Generation Zero-Emission Fuel Cell Stack for Heavy Duty Motive Market
The stack will be a core technology component of Ballard’s 8th-generation power module portfolio for use in heavy duty motive applications.
DNV GL Launches Revised Design Standard and New Certification Guideline for Floating Wind Turbines
The two documents define design and certification requirements for floating offshore wind turbine concepts, prototypes and projects.
Video: Cost-effective Wastewater Treatment with New Crystalline Alloy
The crystalline alloy strips contaminants like heavy metals, dyes and other organic pollutants from wastewater.
Valve Durability is Critical to a Long, Useful Service Life
Valves designed for optimal durability are made of high-quality materials and minimize maintenance, repair or replacement.
The Rise of High Tech in Insurance
Referring to the transformation as "Insurance 2.0," conventional insurers are equipped to compete against well-funded and nimble software-based companies that advance the marketplace by focus-ing on consumer demand, cost savings and providing new services.
Watch the RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Net Simulated Space Junk
A European Commission-funded consortium has designed and tested a net to capture a deployed target simulating a piece of space debris.