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Major Hurdle Overcome in the 3D Printing of Organ and Tissue Engineering
Prellis Biologics’ technology is up to 1,000 times faster than other methods.
See All Archived Images from ESA's Rosetta Mission
All high-resolution images and data from Rosetta’s pioneering mission at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko are now available.
New Switchgear Reduces Floor Space by 60 Percent
Schneider Electric announced CBGS-0, an industry-leading gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric busbar for applications up to 38 kilovolts, 2,000 A and 31.5 kA.
Ammonia, Renewables Combine in Energy Storage Demonstrator
The world’s first demonstrator to show the complete cycle of renewable power, storage as ammonia and conversion back to electricity is operational in the U.K.
Bringing Multifunctionality via Sensors to the Contact Lens
Soft contact lenses that not only correct vision but that also monitor glucose and medical conditions and can be used for drug delivery.
Researchers Convert CO2 to a Usable Resource Through Sunlight
Artificial photosynthesis may make it possible to convert CO2 into a potentially valuable carbon resource using sunlight as the energy source.
Chemists Develop Possible Plastic Alternative That is Biorenewable, Biodegradable
Polymer chemists from Colorado State University are one step closer to developing a biorenewable, biodegradable plastic — a possible alternative to the much-maligned material.
Confirmed: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity
An international team of researchers has now validated the theory on a galactic scale.
European Eels Impacted by Environmental Cocaine Concentrations
According to research published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, there are other unintended victims of human drug use: eels.
Seattle Set to Ban Plastic Straws, Cutlery Beginning July 1st
Seattle is set to become the first major city in the United States to outlaw plastic straws and utensils with a ban that will go into effect on July 1st.
Cryogenic Storage Solution for LNG Fuel
With the final test phase complete, a new storage solution for LNG fuel has addressed needs in the marine industry. Not only is it compact and easy to install, but it has the ability to maintain higher pressures than traditional membrane tanks, offering an attractive solution for storage capacities ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 cubic meters.
How to Prevent Costly CNC Machinery Repairs
There are many steps that can be taken for optimal CNC maintenance.
New Regulation Addresses Challenges when Drilling on Alaska’s North Slope
A new regulation as of June 18 requires operators to set the surface casing below the base of the permafrost when drilling in Alaska. The new regulation is in response to a leak that was discovered last year on one of BP’s onshore wells on the North Slope of Alaska.
New Report Recommends PFAS Level 80% Lower Than EPA’s
New research suggests that the recommended safe levels of perfluorinated chemicals be lowered significantly from current U.S. EPA levels.
Be Prepared with the National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Plan
Preparing for a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster is one thing. Preparing for incoming extraterrestrial objects is another.
Fly Ash Strengthens Concrete with Low Carbon Dioxide Footprint
A composite binder made primarily of fly ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants, can replace Portland cement in concrete.
How Luck Ran Out in Vegas for This Overseas Flight
Two seconds after hearing a “bang” during the takeoff roll at McCarran International Airport, the captain aborted the takeoff and the Boeing 777 came to a stop. Here's what happened.
This Railroad Is Buying 50 New Locomotives
The order includes GE’s Tier 4 Evolution Series locomotives and software to help optimize power distribution, train handling, brake control and fuel use.
This Energy Storage Project Is One of Europe's Biggest
The system will generate revenue from Europe's primary reserve market by providing reactive power to stabilize the transmission grid.
Uber Starts Incentive Program for EV Drivers
Following the news that its competitor Lyft plans to use autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, Uber is launching a pilot program — called EV Champions Initiative — where Uber drivers accrue perks for driving EVs.