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Growing U.S. Offshore Wind Market Gets a Boost
To gain traction, experts say the U.S. will need to replicate the cost cuts that Europe has implemented.
The Mathematical Inevitability of Aging
Try as we might, there is no stopping the aging process, according to researchers from the University of Arizona.
New, High-tech Terminal Opens in Singapore Airport
A new terminal in Singapore’s Changi Airport opened this week, offering travelers a fully automated experience.
See Russia's Sukhoi Su-30SM Multipurpose Fighter Jet in Action
The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showcasing their Sukhoi Su-30SM multipurpose fighter jet performing aerobatics and deploying weapons.
Canadian Energy Firms Announce Merger Plans
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. will buy Alterra Power Corp. for $860 million, including the assumption of Alterra's debt.
Marine Grade Stainless Steel is 3D-Printed
Marine grade stainless steel produced by 3D printing features the desired combination of high-strength and high-ductility properties.
New Eco-Friendly Jet Fuel Being Developed from Corn Cobs and Wood Chips
University of Delaware researchers are working to develop an alternative jet fuel. Instead of petroleum, UD researchers want to power planes with corncobs and wood chips — stuff that people generally don’t care about.
Better Hearing with Spider Silk
Use of spider silk could improve microphones for hearing aids by replacing conventional pressure-based systems.
Elon Musk Reveals First Photo of Boring Company’s Tunnel Under LA
The tunnel is intended to be part of an underground transportation network carrying cars and “people pods” on electric sleds at speeds up to 150 miles per hour.
Denver Airport Officials Boost Gate Additions by 50 Percent
The additional gates could cost around $1.5 billion to build. That is in addition to the public-private partnership contract the city approved in mid-August for an overhaul of the terminal.
Energy Storage Appears Poised to Enter the Mainstream
Long considered the holy grail of electric power, energy storage increasingly is seen as a viable option for multiple utilities, including Caribbean island electric grids buffeted by hurricanes in 2017.
NASA and JAXA Find Moon Tunnel Ideal for First Moonbase
Scientists at JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, found a network of tunnels on the moon that would be perfect for the first lunar settlement. The Moon cave would shield lunar settlers and their equipment from cosmic radiation and meteorites.
Small Words May Reveal Identity of Email Author
According to a research team from Nottingham Trent University, an email’s author can be determined from just a couple of words.
Coal Export Terminal Wins a Round in Court
The $680 million Millennium terminal would ship coal from Montana, Wyoming and other states to Asia, and could boost U.S. coal exports by 40 percent.
Hot Electrons and High Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
Long-lived hot electrons are responsible for the high conversion efficiencies of hybrid organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite solar cells.
CO2 Concentrations in Atmosphere at All-time High
Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are at an all-time high, according to a statement from the United Nations.
PREPA Set to Cancel Whitefish Power Grid Contract
The contract between Whitefish Energy Holdings and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) was criticized by local officials and U.S. federal authorities.
Scary Stories Using Artificial Intelligence
The stories that result from this back and forth between participants and the AI system are often weird and unpredictable, according to researchers.
Watch: Materials and Systems We're Only Beginning to Understand
Our Oct. 30 weekly newscast delves into the inner workings of materials and systems that are only beginning to be fully understood. Topics: getting clear on glass; portrait of a nanoparticle; our self-driving brains.
Smaller Concentrating Solar Receivers Feature Fractal Designs
Fractal-like concentrating receivers for small- to medium-scale use are up to 20 percent more effective in absorbing solar radiation than current equipment.