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Here's How Walmart Aims to Cut Emissions from Its China Supply Chain
The retailer aims to enroll all of its export and domestic suppliers in China, starting with 100 of its top suppliers, into an emissions reduction program.
Going Vegan May Solve Issue of Hunger in the U.S., According to Researchers
The US Department of Agriculture estimates that millions of people in the United States are at risk of going hungry. Recent research suggests a potential solution: adopting a vegan diet. Turning to a vegan diet might solve other problems too.
Semi-automated Subsea ROVs Enable Faster and Safer Projects for Oil and Gas Industry
RTI’s automation software to power TechnipFMC’s new generation of remote underwater robotics
Franchising or Owning a Laser: Which Option is Best for a New Business Owner?
Should you purchase machinery to start your own business or look into franchise options for existing enterprises?
Heat Exchangers: Your Questions Answered
Four of the most common questions about Hexoloy silicon carbide (SiC) and its use for fabricating shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
Video: NASA Preps New Satellite to Search for New Worlds
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite will launch on April 16.
Autonomous Snowplows Clear The Way
The Yeti Snow Technology company, owned jointly by the Norwegian companies Semcon Devotek and Øveraasen, announced the pilot deployment of the expected working full-scale self-driving snow removal vehicle at the Fagernes airport in Norway. This is the first project of this type in the world designed to keep runways clear of snow.
Tin Selenide Nanostructures Show Promise for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Tin selenide nanostructures and thin films may be useful for miniaturized, low-cost thermoelectric and cooling devices.
Survey Reveals That People are Willing to Pay to Improve Water Quality
The study, "Water quality improvements elicit consistent willingness-to-pay for the enhancement of forested watershed ecosystem services," was published in Ecosystem Services.
This Giant Crane is Building an Offshore Wind Farm
The 25,000 ton Asian Hercules III lifted and installed the first 1,800-ton structure March 25.
Here's How U.S. Energy Imports Hit a 30-year Low
Energy exports rose 27 percent from 2016 to hit the highest annual U.S. energy exports on record.
Conversion Efficiency Record for 6-inch HBC Solar Cell
Sharp Corporation reports the world's highest full-size conversion efficiency of 25.09 percent using a 6-inch-size silicon solar cell.
Cyber Defense Tool Is an Early Warning System for Grid Attacks
The tool uses micro phasor measurement units to collect information about the physical state of the power distribution grid to detect even the most subtle of intrusions.
Flat Earther Launches Himself into the Sky in Homemade Rocket
In his ongoing journey to determine if the Earth is flat or not, “Mad” Mike Hughes reached an altitude of 1,875 ft (572 m) before a hard landing.
Saudi Arabia Plans $200b Solar Energy Push
Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp. announced a $200 billion solar power project in Saudi Arabia.
Coal Plants Were Key During Bomb Cyclone: DOE Report
The study says that coal was the most resilient form of power generation and that removing coal from the energy mix would worsen threats to grid dependability during future severe weather events.
The Reason Why Seats in Most Airplanes are Blue
Afraid of flying? Most airlines may be relying on some not-so-obvious strategies to keep you calm. One such strategy: the color scheme of the airplane.
EPC Contract Signed for 475 MW Power Plant
Gemma Power Systems says it will build a 475 MW natural power plant in North Carolina.
Consumers to Pay Bottle Deposit in the UK
In a bid to fight pollution, Britain announced this week that it plans to charge consumers a deposit on single-use drink containers sold in England.
A Breakthrough for Metallic Glass
Researchers have transcended the limitation of critical casting thickness through an innovative additive manufacturing technique.