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Researcher Creates High-tech, Interactive Map Showing How the Irish Potato Famine Impacted Ireland
The Great Irish Famine is getting the high-tech treatment thanks to a Queen’s University Belfast researcher who has developed an interactive map of Ireland that details the devastation of the event on specific regions of the island.
U.S. a Net Natural Gas Exporter in 2017, a First Since Sputnik
The U.S. passed Russia in 2009 as the world’s largest natural gas producer as shale gas production drove natural gas production higher. The latest milestone was passed in 2017.
Subsea Boosting and Regulating System
Access extra energy storage capacity from subsea accumulators without increasing the pressure ratings of the existing subsea piping and subsea hydraulic control system in order to assure compliance with API 53 and BSEE.
Walmart May 'Employ' Robo Bees to Pollinate Crops
Robot bees may soon be employed by Walmart, according to patents recently filed by the retail giant.
Help NASA Find STEVE
A beautiful new celestial phenomenon that glows purple and green is the delight of photographers and astronauts alike. The fantasy-like display has been playfully named STEVE by the group of citizen scientists who made the discovery.
Watch: A Flying Robot, Testing Our Drinking Water, Uber Autonomous Trucks
A Flying Robot, Testing Our Drinking Water, Uber Autonomous Trucks
Chemical Cleanup with Heteropolymer Fiber Mats
Fiber mats composed of random heteropolymers and stabilized proteins effectively soak up and trap chemical pollution.
Finding the Optimal Metal Tubing for Medical and Critical Applications
Selecting the best alloy for a tubing application can be a daunting task considering the wide variety of stainless steel and metal alloys available.
National Nuclear Power Profiles for 2017
Nuclear power now supplies about 11 percent of the world’s electricity, with 12 countries using nuclear power for at least 30 percent of their national electricity generation.
Watch: Platypus Protein Could Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Platypus milk contains unique antibacterial properties that could be used to fight superbugs.
'Space Harpoon' in Development to Help Clean up 'Space Junk'
With over 20,000 pieces (larger than the size of a softball) of space debris floating around outer space, according to a 2013 report from NASA, European company Airbus has been at work developing a “space harpoon” to help with clean-up efforts.
Adidas Sold 1 Million Pairs of Ocean Plastic Sneakers in 2017
Since introducing a shoe line that includes parts made from recycled plastic, Adidas is announcing that it sold 1 million pairs of the eco-friendly sneakers in 2017.
Amazon Purchases Could Soon Be Dropping from the Sky
The sky will soon be raining online purchases if Amazon has its way. The online retail giant is considering a delivery scheme where drones would drop off delivery packages from as high as 25 feet above instead of flying down and dropping packages at ground level.
Entrepreneur Corner: SmartHalo Technologies, the Startup that Converts Bikes into Smart Bikes
SmartHalo Technologies, a startup born in Montreal, Canada, developed the SmartHalo device, which converts a standard bike into a smart one.
Spherical Catalyst Carriers with Unprecedented Size Uniformity
What sets Accu Spheres apart from other catalyst carriers is that the micro-sized spheres are produced with a narrow size distribution. This allows for high-geometric surface area, uniform packing and even flow distribution, which has drawn wide appeal in numerous markets, including chemical, petrochemical and refinery applications.
Ten Startups Identified for OGTC’s TechX Pioneer Program
The Oil & Gas Technology Centre’s (OGTC) TechX Pioneer Program launched in December 2017. Seeking to fill technology gaps with revolutionary companies and products it provides game-changing funding – with up to £100,000 available to startups with new technology ideas.
OEM vs. Independent Facilities: The Right Choice for Repair Needs
For facility managers, placing machinery in the hands of someone else requires trust and confidence. Deciding on a course of action means he or she will need to evaluate the pros and cons of each option. Keep these facts in mind when deciding who will handle your next round of repairs.
ARMEX™ Versus Crushed Glass: Seeing the Bigger Picture
One of the most important differences between blasting with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) versus blasting with any other abrasive medias are that baking soda’s attributes allow it to remove contaminants without damaging the underlying substrate. Baking soda is all about surface preservation.
You Could Live in This Concrete Pipe Tiny House
The units are built from 2.5-meter-diameter concrete water pipe, and can accommodate a 100 sq.ft. apartment for as many as two people, with space for living, cooking and a bathroom.
Export Terminal to Supply Chinese Petrochem Plants
Ethane exported from the $630 million terminal will feed a 320-million-ton light hydrocarbon project in East China’s Jiangsu province.