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Researchers Find Environmental Cost in Tearing Down Homes in Vancouver
Although the newly constructed homes will operate using less energy, their construction is expected to result in one to three million tonnes of additional emissions between 2017-2050.
Saving Priceless Works of Art with Nanomaterials
In danger of deteriorating, canvases with works of art from artists like van Gogh, Vermeer and Picasso, to name just a few, may get a helping hand from nanomaterials.
Volvo to Ban Single-use Plastics in its Facilities
In support of the Environmental Clean Seas campaign, the company will outlaw single-use plastics such as food containers, cutlery, plates and cups by the end of 2019 in its facilities around the world.
Video: Organ-on-Chip Platform Mimics Human Physiology
Imec has introduced a new multi-electrode array chip with a microfluidic well plate.
Biomimetic Silk Moth Fibers Provide Potential for New Textiles, Image Transport
Cocoon fibers of the Madagascar comet moth have exceptional capabilities to reflect sunlight and to transmit optical signals and images.
Snakes Help Engineers Better Understand Friction
Through evolution, snakes have adapted to move efficiently and survive in their various habitats immediately. “These environments can be brutal on even our most advanced machinery, so applying what we know about snake texturing could help our technology adapt as well,” reasoned Hisham Abel-Aal, an associate teaching professor from Drexel University’s College of Engineering.
NIST Roadmap for Reducing Fire Hazards from Materials
The roadmap provides guidelines for developing science-based approaches to solving numerous fire problems for multiple materials and prioritizes the most urgent fire hazards to which they can be applied.
Rotary Union Design Factors and Sealing Technologies for Machining Center Applications
Advanced mechanical seal materials and seal technology lie at the heart of every high-performance Deublin rotary union.
Redox Flow Battery to be Tested by Siemens Gamesa
The vanadium redox energy storage system is integrated with a wind turbine, solar-photovoltaic modules and a diesel generator.
Puerto Rico Sets Rules for Electric Microgrids
The new rules set up classes of microgrids, define types of electric power generation they can use and seek to clarify the role of utilities and municipalities.
Video: High Energy Lithium-ion Battery Launched by Saft
Xcelion 6T-E battery technology will power rail, marine, space, defense and remote location applications using Saft’s Super-Phosphate technology.
NTSB Report Calls for School Bus Safety Upgrades
The report also addressed safety enhancements for school buses, ranging from lap/shoulder belts to technologies such as electronic stability control, automatic emergency braking and event data recorders.
The United States' Biggest Energy Partner Is Closer Than You May Think
For the past decade, the value of U.S. energy imports from Canada has consistently exceeded the value of U.S. energy exports to Canada by a large margin, the Energy Department says.
Consumers Feel Ownership of Physical Books, Not E-books
Although it seems that tech-savvy millennials would prefer getting their literature from convenient e-books, it turns out that this generation of readers would prefer actual books over e-readers — maybe even more than older readers — according to a study from the University of Arizona.
Pratt & Whitney Plans Investment for Military Contract Work
Current work at the facility includes testing the F-135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Work Starts on $250m Electric Transmission Line
Much of the transmission line will be co-located on existing rights of way in northeastern Missouri.
Greenpeace Study Reveals Rome Worst, Copenhagen Best for Clean, Safe Roads
The results of a recent Greenpeace study reveal that bike-friendly cities Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam offer the cleanest and safest transport systems in Europe, while Rome holds the unenviable distinction as having Europe’s worst.
Google Employees Quit Over Pentagon Drone AI Program
According to recent reports, a number of Google employees have resigned from the company amid its involvement with the military pilot program Project Maven.
Tea Leaf-based Nanoparticles Destroy Cancer Cells
In a surprise discovery, new research shows that nanoparticles derived from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, destroying up to 80 percent of them.
Wearable Device Fosters Collaboration in Rugged Environments
A wearable device designed for rugged environments features dual cameras that capture optical high-definition video, pictures and thermal images. The device is available with a rugged explosion-proof camera with Ex-certification pending.