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Levi Strauss Announces Project to Laser Finish its Jeans
On February 27, clothing manufacturer Levi Strauss & Co. announced Project F.L.X., a modernized denim finishing process.
Effluent Treatment Halves Palm Oil Mill Methane Emissions
Removing organic matter from the palm oil mill's wastewater by a belt press offers many environmental benefits.
Concrete Buildings and Intermediate Seismic Risk
The expected behavior of a 10-story reinforced concrete building was studied under design-level seismic shaking.
More and More Farmers Relying on Nature to Reduce Pesticide Use
All over the world, farmers are attempting to reduce their dependence on the pesticides used to protect their crops and are instead turning to nature for assistance.
Battery Energy Storage Can Thank EVs for the Lift
A 65 MW project is coupling solar PV with battery energy storage, beating out natural gas for generating capacity for the hottest summer days.
Middle East Looks to Nukes as Power Demand Grows
Fossil fuels accounted for 97 percent of electricity production in the Middle East in 2017, the Energy Department says.
Porsche Mulls Plan to Develop Flying Passenger Vehicle
While it is expected that operation of the flying cars will mostly be automated, reports are that Porsche will still allow passengers some control over the flying vehicles, even for those passengers without pilot licenses.
Nanotech Eliminates Need for Refrigeration in Biospecimen Transport
Using an emerging class of nanomaterials, a team of researchers has developed a low-cost technique that creates a protective shield around protein biomarkers in biospecimens destined for long-distance travel.
New Compact Single Phase AC DIN-Rail Switch Mode Power Supplies
Carlo Gavazzi introduced two new single-phase AC DIN-rail switch mode power supply families in housings that are among the most compact available. The new Slimline Power Supplies include features and price points that are well-suited for a wide variety of markets and applications.
Uber Health will Let Those Without Smartphones Ride Safe
Uber has saved many from getting behind the wheel after too much to drink or gotten people to the airport when all one’s friends are busy. But now, with a new service, the ridehailing service is hoping to help people get to where they need when it comes to what’s most important — health.
Study of DNA in Cow Stomachs Could Aid Meat, Dairy Production
New research led by the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) focused on microbes found in a cow's rumen — the first of its four stomachs. The study paves the way for research to understand which types of microbe — such as bacteria — are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say.
First A350-900ULR Ultra-Long Range Airliner Rolls Off the Assembly Line
Upon entering service with Singapore Airlines by the end of 2018, the A350-900ULR will have a longer range than any other jetliner, with the capability to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles (nmi) or 20 hours nonstop.
Asian Refineries Increasingly Fuel West Coast Air Traffic
The West Coast’s relative isolation from areas of production means that imports from South Korea, China and Japan have largely met the region’s growing jet fuel demand.
Japanese Utility Opts not to Restart Two Nukes
Ohi 1 and 2 have been offline since July 2011 and December 2011, respectively, and faced more than $7 billion in safety-related upgrades.
Rigless Plug and Abandonment of Gulf of Mexico Well
An expandable dual-string casing section-milling tool was used to successfully plug and abandon a well in the Gulf of Mexico. It was powered by a mud motor for truly rigless operation.
The Material Importance of Fit, Form and Function
The willingness to customize and the expertise to do it right, represent the value-added engineering culture at SMC.
The City of Dubai Announces Plans to Test the DNA of its 3 Million Residents
In what is being called an ambitious initiative, the city of Dubai has announced plans to test the DNA of all of its residents.
High-performance CO2 Reduction with Single Atom Catalyst
Single nickel atoms are an efficient, cost-effective catalyst for converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals.
Amazon Takes Pictures of Your Front Door as Proof of Package Delivery
As Amazon Logistics — the delivery arm of Amazon — grows, so too do the features offered by the company, including an option to receive pictures of delivered packages placed at or near entrances to customers’ homes.
LNG Shipment Sails as Cove Point Commissioning Continues
The $4 billion liquefaction facility in Maryland is undergoing final commissioning by Dominion Energy.