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AEP Scraps $4.5b Wind Project
The utility said that it needed "timely approvals" from a number of authorities in order to finish the project by the end of 2020 to make full use of federal tax credits.
Iowa's Only Nuclear Power Plant Is Set to Close
Duane Arnold entered operation in February 1975 in rural east-central Iowa, and uses a single General Electric boiling water reactor.
World’s Largest Solar Installation Set For Completion Next Year in Egypt
Egypt’s Benban solar park, the world’s largest solar installation, is on track to begin operation next year.
Researchers Using Cooking Oil to Prevent Bacteria from Growing on Food Processing Equipment
Industrial food preparation and clean-up can create scratches and grooves on machine components and food-prep surfaces, thereby also creating havens for harmful microorganisms such as E. coli and Salmonella Listeria. A new technique from the University of Toronto’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering has developed a safer, less expensive and more effective way to discourage such bacteria from taking up residence in those areas.
Video: Halliburton Introduces MicroScout® Plus Service
Microparticles allow deeper reservoir penetration and stimulation of previously inaccessible resources.
Bake a Fossil in 24 Hours
A new 'Easy-Bake' process entails use of clay and a hydraulic press to produce fossils in about 24 hours.
Forecast to 2050: U.S. Transportation Electrification and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Electricity use from light-duty vehicle transport is projected to be in the 570–1140 TWh range; 13–26 percent, respectively, of total electricity demand in 2050.
Prosthetic Heart Valve Design Inspired by Dragonfly Larvae
To build a better heart valve, watch the movement and respiration of dragonfly larvae.
First Utility-Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Company Powered by Private Renewable Energy
Soluna Technologies Ltd. is launching its utility-scale blockchain computing facility integrated with its own renewable energy resources. Soluna plans to develop its own 900 MW wind farm power plant in Morocco in one of the world’s windiest regions.
Sky-high Photography: Winners of the Drone Awards
A new photography competition salutes the art of aerial photographs taken by drones.
Watch How Magnetic Nanoparticles Benefit Spinal Surgery
Magnetic particles, added to surgical cement to heal spinal fractures, can be guided directly to lesions near the fractures.
IMTS 2018 Announces Job Shops Program
Based on feedback from attendees, The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has announced a Job Shops program at IMTS 2018 to help job shops resolve some of their top issues. The program allows attendees to view and try new technologies and talk to technology experts.
Watch: Smog-reducing Granules Embedded in Roofing Materials
Integrated throughout a shingle’s surface, 3M’s roofing granules are designed with a specialized photocatalytic coating applied to the base mineral.
Tommy Hilfiger Announces Line of Sensor-embedded Smart Clothes
On July 25, the fashion brand announced the launch of smart-chip embedded clothing for men and women.
Watch: Solar Sailing, New Industrial Drone Software, SpaceX Hyperloop Pod
Watch: Solar Sailing, New Industrial Drone Software, SpaceX Hyperloop Pod
Breaking the Theoretical Limit on Bio-hydrogen Synthesis
The theoretical limit of 4 units of hydrogen for every unit of glucose fed the Thermotoga maritima bacterium has been surpassed.
Unique and Robust Umbilical Systems
A bundle of cables and conduits referred to as an umbilical links surface components to seafloor oil and gas infrastructure. As more and more offshore developments tackle challenging environments, including ultra-deep waters and extended-reach wells, there lies a growing demand for robust umbilicals.
Building in China Includes its Own Waterfall
Competition to create unique architectural designs, particularly for buildings in large cities overrun by them, is steep. As such, one building in southwest China now stands out from the rest with its own waterfall.
Texas Deals a Blow to a 2 GW Wind Project
Regulators rejected the $4.5 billion project, saying it doesn’t offer enough benefits for Texas consumers as currently structured.
Amazon Considering Scheme to Store Consumer Goods in the Clouds
The skies above will soon become even more crowded if the online retail giant Amazon gets its way and is able to erect production-distribution-warehouses-in-the-sky.