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'Nanobulb' Shines for Cheaper, Faster Microscopy
Overcoming the "diffraction limit" in microscopy has proved challenging. Researchers at ITMO University have developed an innovative solution.
Energy-efficient Recycling of Li-ion Battery Cathodes
The process involves hydrothermal treatment of cycled electrode particles followed by short annealing, and can be applied to batteries with different capacity degradation conditions.
EPA Moves to Reclassify "Always In" Emission Sources
The agency says its 20-year-old “once in always in” policy has discouraged power plants and other facilities from pursuing voluntary pollution abatement and prevention efforts.
Billions of Pieces of Plastic Threaten World's Coral Reefs
It’s no secret that discarded plastic products, like water bottles and grocery bags are polluting our oceans. However, scientists are just now discovering the impact that waste is having on the world’s coral reefs.
Shape Memory Alloy Enables Foldable Aircraft Wings in Flight
Wing shape reconfiguration could enhance aerodynamic performance by providing the ability to adapt to various flight conditions.
Second FuelCell Energy Product Using On-Site Biogas Achieves California Air Resources Board Distributed Generation Certification
SureSource power plant solutions include proprietary biogas treatment technology to provide a comprehensive scheme for conversion of on-site biogas to clean renewable power.
Energy Storage Paired with Texas Wind Farm
The batteries are intended to provide ancillary services to the ERCOT market and can respond rapidly to shifts in power demand, improving system reliability and efficiency.
Layoffs Planned at Siemens Iowa Wind Blade Plant
A drop in demand is leading Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to cut more than 200 jobs at its Fort Madison, Iowa, wind turbine blade plant.
Fully Electric, Autonomous Container Ships to Set Sail This Summer
This summer, Port-Liner — a Dutch boat builder — will be set to launch a fleet of its battery-powered, autonomous barges in the Netherlands.
Imported Power Could Light Bay State Homes
The $1.6-billion project would build a 192-mile-long, 1,090-megawatt transmission line to import carbon-free power from Hydro-Quebec dams and reservoirs.
Why You Should Care About Copper
The future state of copper looks bullish, and while commodities are often seen as a highly volatile investment, increased demands coupled with declining ore grades from depleted mines supports an optimistic outlook.
Silicon Metamaterial Offers Advanced Color Capabilities
Monocrystalline silicon offers new possibilities for subwavelength-resolution color. Potential applications include anti-counterfeiting and three-dimensional displays.
Fastening Robot Assembly Cell Makes Parts Fast
Watch this screw driving robot, for production where floor space is premium, assemble parts quickly and accurately.
Remove Unwanted Solids and Recycle Coolant
A high lift vacuum system extends coolant life by removing chips, swarf and shavings. It is an ideal solution for machines with sumps, parts washers, tanks and storage containers of contaminated liquids.
Meet Kelly Ferneau, Nuclear Power Plant Manager
She is the sixteenth person to hold the position since construction of the Cook station began in 1969, and is the first female plant manager.
Video: Entergy Breaks Ground on a 994 MW Power Plant
The natural gas-fired power plant will employ about 30 people when it enters service in 2020.
Multiplier Mechanism Found to Improve Organic Solar Cell Efficiency
The singlet fission mechanism could boost efficiency by rapidly converting more of sunlight’s energy to electrical charges instead of losing it to heat.
Factoring Life Cycle Variables Helps Make Intelligent Motor-Drive Purchases
Today, the largest potential for electric motor energy savings lies in system- and process-level optimization.
Maria's Toll Widens as Puerto Rico Forecasts a Shrinking Economy
Puerto Rico's economy is forecast to shrink by 11 percent and its population drop by nearly 8 percent in 2019.
Study Investigates the Carbon Footprint of Sandwiches
Considering the number of sandwiches consumed each year -- over 11.5 billion in the U.K. alone, according to the British Sandwich Association, researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a first-of-its-kind study examining the carbon footprint of both home-made and pre-packaged sandwiches.