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Deep-Water Export Terminal Moves Ahead with Three Partners
The project will offer 3.4 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity and two deep-water vessel docks capable of berthing very large crude carrier petroleum tankers.
Former VW Exec Charged with Conspiracy and Wire Fraud in Emissions Scandal
If convicted, the former CEO faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the conspiracy charge, and up to 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine on the wire fraud charges.
Philadelphia to Launch City-owned Mussel Hatchery to Improve Water Quality
In an effort to improve water quality in the Delaware River Basin, officials in Philadelphia have announced plans to restore dwindling mussel populations by launching a city-owned mussel hatchery.
New MW Industries Energy Solutions Provides Precision Metal Components for Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Applications
Five MW Industries brands are brought under one umbrella to help provide solutions pertaining to springs, heavy fasteners, energized seals, custom shims, edge-welded and electrodeposited bellows.
New Material Means Stride for Bioprinting
Researchers have developed a new material that can mimic multiple types of natural human soft tissues.
An Artificial Retina Based on Organic Pigment Photocapacitors
An inexpensive photoactive film converts light impulses into electrical signals, which in turn stimulate nerve cells.
NASA Proves Nuclear Fission System Fit to Fly
Kilopower was confirmed to operate and handle multiple failures during simulated power reduction, failed engines and failed heat pipe events.
New Device is a Successful, Eco-Friendly Method to Create Hydrogen Fuel
A new device provides stable artificial photosynthesis and doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart fresh and salt water.
Ancient Solar Stills Get an Upgrade with Carbon Paper for Clean Water Production
Black, carbon-dipped, triangular paper is used to absorb and vaporize water at incredible rates in solar stills.
MRI Method Diagnoses Battery Defects
The method quickly determines what ails lithium-ion batteries — from determining how much charge remains to detecting internal defects — without opening them up.
Large-capacity Hydrogen Storage Systems for Trucking Applications from Agility Fuel Solutions
ProCab H systems include 350 bar composite cylinders with fuel capacities of 23.5, 28.2 or 33.9 kg of hydrogen.
Large-capacity Hydrogen Storage Systems for Trucking Applications from Agility Fuel Solutions
ProCab H systems include 350 bar composite cylinders with fuel capacities of 23.5, 28.2 or 33.9 kg of hydrogen.
China Trialing AI Body Scanners at Some of its Airports
Airports in China will soon be outfitted with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered body scanners capable of detecting nearly 90 different banned items in under a second.
This Floating Nuclear Power Plant Has Set Sail
Outfitted with two 35 MW nuclear reactors, similar to nuclear-powered ice breakers, the plant left the construction shipyard in late April.
Amid Data Use Controversy, Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down
Steeped in a data-use controversy that will likely shape how personal data is used and gathered in the future, political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica announced that it will be closing its doors.
Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Over-the-Counter Sunscreens That Threaten Coral Reefs
If signed, the ban will go into effect on January 1, 2021.
Changing Food Consumption in Cities Could Reduce Carbon Emissions
Limiting fossil fuel-based delivery, eating more chicken and producing less waste could significantly battle climate change.
An Advance in Polymorphism: the Ability of a Material to Adopt Multiple Crystal Structures
A new technique turns high-density materials into a lower-density one by applying the chemical equivalent of negative pressure.
Adaptive DFS Drives All Flow-type Fasteners
No matter whether your fasteners are flow-form, flow-drill or flow-push, the DEPRAG Adaptive DFS will automatically adjust itself to process any of these fasteners and varying materials.
Harmful Compounds Formed by Oxidation During Water Treatment
Water treatment process converts commonly used chemicals into harmful compounds that affect cellular function and metabolism.