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Neste to Use Waste Plastic for Fuel and Plastic Production
The company plans to realize a waste plastic processing capacity of one million tons per year in 2019.
This Utility Plans to Build a $250m LNG Facility
The 1 Bcf storage facility is expected to enter service in the summer of 2021.
Watch the Bioengineering of Personalized Bone Grafts
Segments of bone engineered from stem cells are combined to create large-scale, personalized grafts that will enhance treatment for those suffering from bone disease or injury.
Aecon JV Wins Pipeline Replacement Contract
Construction is expected to start in August, with substantial completion expected by the end of the year.
Polyurethane Blowing Agents Can Be Environmentally Friendly and Still Offer Superior Insulating Properties
Fourth-generation blowing agents now include hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), along with hydrocarbons (HCs) and Ecomate.
Working Together, These Robots Solved a Problem
Researchers based their work on swarm robotics, drawing on the collective and organized behavior of social animals to create groups of robots that exhibit artificial intelligence.
Crossover Utility Vehicle Sales Are Edging Out Cars
The recent shift from cars to CUVs has had less effect on fuel consumption than the move from cars to SUVs 20 years ago.
An Analysis of Ozone Levels in U.S. National Parks
Ozone concentrations in U.S. national parks were largely indistinguishable from ozone levels in the country’s largest metropolitan areas during 1990-2014.
Researchers Develop Computer Model Capable of Giving Real-time Water Quality Reports
As beach-goers prepare to spend the hot days of summer cooling off at their favorite beach, a team of researchers is making sure the experience isn’t ruined by polluted waters and possible closure.
Using a Digital Camera's Fingerprints to Capture Cybercriminals
Like people, cameras have unique identifying features much like fingerprints. As such, a research team from Charles Sturt University is developing a method for matching images and videos to the device used to take said images and videos.
Sharpie is a Simple Solution for Cutting Gummy Metal, Research Finds
A recent study shows that applying Sharpie marker, glue sticks or tape to the surface of gummy metals improves their machinability.
Outstanding Images Captured by the European Southern Observatory Using Adaptive Optics
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has captured remarkable images of planets, star clusters and other interstellar objects that are sharper than those from the NASA/ESA/Hubble Space Telescope.
Beef Jerky and Other Processed Meats May Increase Chances of Mania
The study shows there may be a correlation to diet and disorders that affect the brain.
Reinforced Thermal Film for Die-cutting
Sarcon 15GTR from Fujipoly is a thin, thermal interface composite film made from heat-conducting silicone and a .05-mm fiberglass reinforcement layer.
New High-energy, Short Pulse Laser Material Developed
A new laser material that is capable of emitting ultra-short, high-power pulses was engineered at University of California San Diego.
Improve Biofuel Potential of Algae with a Plant-based Diet
Consumption of plants is essential for proper nutrition in humans, and has recently been discovered to boost cell growth and lipid productivity of a freshwater microalgal strain.
'Solar Sailing' Takes Flight
The concept of a spacecraft that could be outfitted with sails and propelled by the sun is being advanced through the application of advanced photonic materials.
Boeing Wins Contract to Deliver a New Air Force One
The planes, originally built for Russian buyers in a deal that fell through, have been stored in the Mojave Desert and would be delivered by December 2024.
A Redesigned Videoscope Supports Efficient Inspections of Aircraft Engines and Wind Turbines
Brighter imaging and enhanced image processing capabilities highlight the improvements of an industrial videoscope designed for confined space inspections of aircraft engines, piping, industrial plants and wind power generation systems.
Watch the Launch of the RRS Sir David Attenborough
The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Sir David Attenborough, the largest civilian ship to be built in the U.K. in 30 years and less formally known as Boaty McBoatface, was officially launched into the River Mersey on July 14.