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10 Movies for the Snowbound Engineer
A list of 10 movies, in no particular order, for the bored or snowbound engineer.
Considerations When Storing Hazmat Materials
Effective handling and management of hazardous materials are addressed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regional building codes and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Implementation of their control measures and labeling requirements helps personnel identify potential risks and minimize the potential for exposure when dealing with hazardous materials.
10 Safety Precautions You Must Be Aware of When Performing Conveyor System Maintenance
Follow these 10 safety precautions when performing conveyor maintenance to keep your personnel safe and your equipment running efficiently.
Video: CERN Celebrates the Highlights of 2017
The accomplishments posted during 2017 by researchers at Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN), or European Council for Nuclear Research, star in this video.
New Electrolysis System Greatly Improves Hydrogen Production Efficiency
The Hybrid Solid-Oxide Electrolysis Cell exhibits four times the hydrogen production efficiency of existing high-efficiency water electrolytic cells.
Researchers Get One Step Closer to Successfully Printing Replacement Body Parts
Printed replacement human body parts might seem like science fiction, but with the rapid development of technology, it is actually closer to reality than you think. Three-dimensional printed replacement body parts could greatly contribute to regenerative medicine.
Watch the First Flight of the World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft
The craft is about the size of a Boeing 737 and is designed to conduct marine rescues and fight forest fires.
Micro-Needle Patch Could Potentially Reduce Weight by 30 Percent
Researchers have developed a new approach to reducing stomach fat. This approach has shown promise in initial laboratory trials.
Boeing Unveils a Drone Capable of Landing on an Aircraft Carrier
The competition for an uncrewed aircraft capable of landing on an aircraft carrier for the Navy is heating up.
New Driverless Train in India Keeping Driver for Now
Despite being equipped with driverless technology, a metro train recently launched in India will still operate using a driver for at least the immediate future.
Even Low Air Pollution Levels Possibly Deadly for Seniors
Despite being considered safe by U.S. government standards, lower levels of air pollution are still likely to prematurely shorten the lives of elderly Americans, according to recent research.
American Girl and NASA Collaborate on Astronaut Doll
Inspired by the number of STEM–themed toys aimed at kids this holiday season, the American Girl brand will be welcoming a new doll to its stores on January 1.
'Sleeper Cells' May Hold the Key to Antibiotic Resistance
‘Sleeper cells,’ which can survive doses of antibiotics and lie resting in a dormant state, may hold a key to understanding antibiotic resistance.
Engineers Hack Cell Biology to Create 3D Shapes Out of Living Tissue
Many of the complex folded shapes of mammalian tissues can be recreated with simple instructions, according to UC San Francisco bioengineers.
"Gaming Disorder" to be Added to WHO's List of Diseases
Expect excessive video-game playing will be recognized as a mental health disorder come 2018, when it is added to the World Health Organization's (WHO's) official list of diseases.
Using 'Living Shorelines' to Protect Against Storm Damage
After suffering $50 million in damages during Superstorm Sandy, Earle Naval Weapons Station in New Jersey is following the lead of other U.S. military bases steeling themselves against future storms using oysters.
Team Hopes to Improve Health Care Access in Tanzania with Ambulance Carts
Hospitals and other medical facilities are often located far from rural villages in Tanzania, complicating matters for anyone experiencing a health crisis, particularly expectant mothers.
10 Kinds of Thermoplastics and What You Can Do With Them
Thermoplastic — plastic material that is pliable above certain temperatures, capable of being molded and re-shaped but that can also solidify when cooled — is a common ingredient found in everything from toys to electronics.
Waste Processing Facility to Supply Fuel for City Trucks
The first closed-loop and fully-integrated organics waste management system in Canada will produce biomethane to fuel waste collection trucks.
White Noise May Improve Learning, According to Study
According to researchers, white noise — background noises at the same volume but different frequencies, for instance, the sound of a passing jetliner or the ocean — can enhance learning performance.