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Video: Penn State's Personal Flying Vehicle Passes Phase I in GoFly Contest
The electric-powered personal flying device is vying for the $1 million grand prize.
China Readies to Deliver Key Magnet Supports to “World’s Most Complex Machine”
China is preparing to deliver a batch of crucial parts to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) in southern France.
Technology Game Changer: Magna’s 48-volt Transfer Case Leads Array of CO2-Fighting Products
The 48-volt mild-hybrid transfer cases are easily integrated into existing drivetrains and achieve up to 10 percent carbon dioxide savings compared to a two-wheel drive system.
Watch the Making of 3D Graphene Foam
Rice University researchers created conductive 3D carbon blocks that can be shaped for applications.
Study Reveals Beliefs Held By General Public Concerning Ocean Pollution
Much of the general public assigns blame for the issue of ocean pollution on the government, retailers and industry, according to a study from the University of Plymouth.
More Animals Are Becoming Nocturnal to Avoid Humans, According to Study
More and more animals are reversing their “clocks” — sleeping all day, staying up all night — all in an effort to avoid humans, according to new research.
More Gas-fired Power Plants Enter Service
More than 1,000 MW of new gas-fired generating capacity entered service in Connecticut and Ohio, with more on the way.
Japan Passes Anti-Plastic Measure Without Including Penalties for Polluters
Following in the footsteps of other nations attempting to curb plastic pollution, Japan’s parliament unanimously approved a measure that would encourage businesses there to limit the use of microplastics in products such as cosmetics.
Tripling the Life of Lithium-ion Batteries through New Materials
A modified and engineered form of iron trifluoride may be a game changer for energy storage, electric vehicles and smart devices.
Scientists Examine Returning Grey Wolves to Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands have an overgrazing problem due to high numbers of red deer and the solution may be a large predator and a fence.
ITT Bornemann Launches Hermetically Sealed Twin Screw Pump for Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors
Using magnetic coupling, the SLW pump eliminates the need for mechanical seals and complex seal supply systems.
Google Reveals Company AI Principles in Wake of Project Maven Exit
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the release of seven guiding principles for AI development at the company on June 7.
Linde Water Treatment Technology and Solutions
The limited supply of clean water coupled with increased demand drives the need to develop new or alternative methods and solutions for water treatment.
Video: Antarctic Ice Loss Tripled Since 2012
Since 2012, the amount of ice loss per year has tripled to 241.4 billion tons (219 billion metric tons).
This Utility Sees a Coal-free Future
Under its Integrated Resource Plan, the utility would increase renewable energy from 11 percent today to 37 percent by 2030 and 43 percent by 2040.
Ugandan Software Engineer Awarded Africa Prize
A low-cost, reusable device that performs a non-invasive test for malaria earned the 2018 prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
Chinese Firm Plans Its First U.S. Solar Project
The project is located on a 611-acre site 35 miles east of Denver.
'Babysitting' Robot Makes its Debut at CES Asia
A companion robot that can help children feel less lonely made its debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai.
More Delivery Drones to Occupy the Skies Over City in Iceland
The number of drones capable of making food and other deliveries is expected to increase in the skies over Reykjavik, Iceland, cementing the city as one of Europe’s epicenters for drone activity.
Fight Over Moon Dust from Neil Armstrong Goes to Court
A vial allegedly containing moon dust collected by astronaut Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 is now at the heart of a lawsuit filed by a woman claiming that the astronaut had gifted it to her when she was just 10-years old.