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A Slippery Solution for Water Harvesting
Both pitcher plants and rice leaves inspired the design of a slippery rough surface that outperforms state-of-the-art liquid-repellent surfaces in water harvesting applications.
Miniature Sensor for Precise Speed Measurement
Sensoronix has introduced a new miniature Hall effect speed sensor to measure magnetic field distortion created by a ferrous target, such as a tooth in a gear. The new sensor features a 303 stainless steel, 1/4-40, UNS-2A, threaded body that is 0.880 in. long.
Scientists Have Discovered a New Human Organ that may Explain Cancer’s Spread
The discovery was made by pure luck through a routine endoscopy. In a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from New York University's School of Medicine say they have found a new organ they're calling the "interstitium."
The Challenges of Meeting Ever-evolving International Oil and Gas Sealing Requirements
Sealing materials need to satisfy standards from three bodies — industry, super majors (the six largest non-state-owned oil and gas suppliers) and OEMs. Qualifying elastomer materials to these testing standards is challenging due to the sheer number of different standards as well as wide test parameter variations within each standard.
Watch: Wearable Medical Electronics, Cyber Defense Tool, Protecting Coral Reefs
In today's news highlights, wearable medical electronics, cyber defense tools and protecting coral reefs.
Microgrids Empowering an Innovative Approach to Ski Resort Developments
A new project in the Northern Tahoe Region known as The Olympic Valley Microgrid Project aims to leverage Tesla’s battery technology to harness surplus wind and solar power. The microgrid would deliver the necessary power for daily operations at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows backed by an 8 megawatt battery storage bank that brings tangible benefits to surrounding communities.
What Requirements Must Pressure Sensors Meet in HVAC?
Learn how flow-based sensors reliably measure the smallest differential pressures — even in dusty environments.
'Designer Flypaper' Targets Disease
A new process for creating ultrathin, self-assembling sheets of synthetic materials with selective binding properties has the power to detect or inactivate pathogens.
Once Carbon Dioxide is Captured, Here’s What You Can Do With It
The waste from power plants could be used to create molecules for feedstock, biofuels, drugs or renewable fuels
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How to Guarantee Success on Your Next EPC Project
Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects are developed to address needs for critical infrastructure as well as non-processing infrastructures, such as buildings and bridges. The EPC contract encompasses engineering design, procurement of the necessary equipment and materials, as well as construction. It relieves the purchaser of all of the risks associated with the project, which are instead transferred to the contractor who bids on and delivers the asset at a fixed price. How is success measured and how can you guarantee success in your next EPC project?
With Reentry Imminent, the Exact Timing of Tiangong-1’s Fiery Demise Remains Uncertain
The latest predictions place the date of reentry into Earth’s atmosphere on April 1. The exact moment of reentry remains ambiguous due to uncertainty in variables of the reentry prediction models.
Permian Basin Consolidation as Concho Makes a $9.5b Buy
Unconventional plays in Texas and New Mexico now account for nearly one of every three barrels of U.S. oil production, spurring consolidation.
The Case for Repowering UK Wind Farms
Repowering U.K. onshore wind farms as they reach the end of their service lives would be a highly cost-effective way to increase generation of cheap, low-carbon electricity.
Climate Caution: Draining Peatlands Increases Nitrous Oxide Emissions
A global survey reveals that draining wet soils or irrigating well drained soils boosts the emission of nitrous oxide significantly.
Autonomous Vehicles Could Shrink Parking Lots
A new study shows how a solid autonomous vehicle grid could significantly reduce the amount of urban space devoted to parking lots.
This Utility Is Using Pig Waste to Generate Power
The project injects methane gas from pig farms into the Piedmont Natural Gas system, which transports it to Duke Energy's Smith Energy Complex where it is used to produce electricity.
Chinese Government Previews Mega Bridge
Nine years in the making, the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, made its debut this week thanks to a preview offered by the Chinese government.
Three Nukes Face Closure as Operator's Woes Continue
With a total generating capacity of more than 4,000 megawatts, the three Midwest power plants employ about 2,300 people.
New Service Follows Users Across Multiple Devices
Amid the recent controversy over Facebook sharing the data of its users with a political consulting firm to influence elections, software company Adobe announced that it has organized an initiative to help companies create personalized experiences for its customers across all devices.