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Watch an Immense Iceberg Calve from a Greenland Glacier
Video captures the calving of a four-miles-wide iceberg from the Helheim Glacier in eastern Greenland.
Largest Battery Storage Project in the UK is Unveiled
The 49.9 MW battery storage project is capable of delivering more than 60 MVA of power.
This Midwest Utility Is Expanding Its EV Charging Network
The proposal includes planned rebates to support 32 “fast” chargers, 1,000 level 2 commercial chargers and 2,600 home smart chargers.
Nissan Says Auto Emission Data Was Falsified
Data falsification occurred on 19 models across five plants in Japan. The incident reportedly will not lead to any recalls, the company says.
Sempra Energy Unit Wins Terminal Contract in Mexico
The first phase will have a storage capacity of 1 million barrels of fuel, including gasoline and diesel. Operations are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2020.
This Is What Caused a Keystone Pipeline Rupture
The NTSB conducted a metallurgical evaluation of the ruptured pipe, part of TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone Pipeline.
This Utility Is Planning a Major Electric Infrastructure Investment
DEWA will award contracts worth $2.4 billion for 85 substations to be built over the next three years.
Hazardous Levels of Microplastics Found in Bottled Water
The research team examined almost 260 bottles of water from 11 different companies and nine different countries.
French Family First in the World to Occupy 3D-printed Home
In a show of how 3D printing might soon change the face of the construction industry, a family in France will be the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home.
Fuel Cell System Extends Cargo Bicycle Range
The novel fuel cell module designed specifically for cargo bicycles is superior to purely battery-powered systems.
Driver Drowsiness the Likely Result of Car Seat Vibrations, Study
According to research from RMIT University in Australia, the sleepiness that often accompanies driving isn’t always a simple matter of the driver being overtired or under-caffeinated, but is rather a byproduct of the car’s design.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Set to Approach the Sun
The craft is now fitted with a 160-pound Thermal Protection System composed of two superheated carbon-carbon composite panels encasing a 4.5-inch-thick carbon foam core.
Diamond Flaws: Bad for Weddings, Good for Quantum Communications
Researchers have discovered that implanting flaws in diamonds could be a key to preserving quantum communications information over long distances.
How to Cost-Effectively Manufacture Superalloy Aerospace Combustor and Turbine Components
Superalloys are engineered for high-temperature strength, creep, fatigue and toughness characteristics. These properties make component manufacturing extremely difficult. New rapidly solidified powder metal superalloys allow increased alloying additions to further enhance properties, which also exacerbates manufacturing challenges.
Q&A: Water Customer Needs in the U.S.
Finding the right variable frequency drive — one that is flexible and gives the best freedom in choosing the right drive motor combination — is becoming more important than ever before.
A Snow Removal System for Solar Panels
The system is capable of melting five pounds of ice per foot in just under three hours.
Northern White Rhino Recovery with Test Tube Technology
Hybrid embryos from southern white rhino eggs and northern white rhino sperm were created in a test tube using assisted reproduction techniques.
Poll: Majority of Americans Respond Favorably to Solar Panel Mandates on New Builds
Two-thirds of American adults are at least somewhat supportive of a mandate requiring that new homes be fitted with solar panels, according to a July 5 Morning Consult poll.
Research Vessel to Float with Fuel Cell Power
The zero-emissions marine research vessel can travel at least 2,400 miles or 15 days before requiring a refuel.
Forming a Floating Park from Plastic Waste
Plastic waste retrieved from rivers can be transformed into floating islands for recreational and aquatic biota benefits.