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Group Proposes 'Atomic Fingerprinting' to Curb Counterfeiting
A research group at Lancaster University, U.K., has proposed an anti-counterfeiting measure at the molecular level.
Plastic World
A new study provides the first global analysis of the production, use and fate of all plastics ever made.
Wine Industry's Bottom Line Improved By AI
Using a technique called “prescriptive analysis,” the AI program considers all of the factors that go into the mass production of wine, including temperature, inventory and the changeover from white wine to red wine production.
Court Tosses Challenge to Nuke Zero-Emission Credit
Illinois did not overstep its authority in granting zero-emission credits to two nuclear power plants that had been slated to close. Independent power producers are appealing the ruling.
Russia Illegally Diverted Power Equipment, Siemens Claims
Siemens cited “credible information” that four turbines delivered in 2016 for a power plant project in Russia’s south were “locally modified and illegally moved to Crimea.”
Sharks, Whales May Solve Problems Plaguing the Shipping Industry
A University of Portsmouth, U.K., marine biologist is looking to nature for solutions to problems plaguing both the environment and the shipping industry.
Pay for Reducing Carbon Emissions
Currently, deforestation (the removal of trees) lends to a significant amount of human-induced carbon emissions.
Video: Making 3-D Printed Parts Stronger by Using Traditional Welding Concepts
The goal is to make the parts applicable for real-world use and beyond prototyping
Video: Making 3D Printed Parts Stronger by Using Traditional Welding Concepts
The goal is to make the parts applicable for real-world use and beyond prototyping.
Platform Tests USB Power Delivery and Type-C Compliance
Teledyne has expanded its series of testing platforms to four devices.
Lockheed Martin to Build Prototype of NASA's NextSTEP Habitat
The cislunar habitat will be made from a refurbished shuttle-era cargo container
Technology and Processes Behind Steel Production
No other engineering material comes close to matching the versatility of steel. What are the raw materials and equipment required to produce steel? A high-level overview is provided on iron making, steel refining and finishing operations.
The Human Factor in Climate Prediction
A new integrated computational climate model incorporates feedback from human activity into climate prediction.
Video: Boosting Battery Performance Using Molecular 'Pulleys'
A new method expands and contracts to relieve the stress on the anode inside the battery.
Ultra High-purity Chemical/Solvent Heater
Process Technology has released the Frontier Ultra in-line ultra high-purity chemical and solvent heater. The Frontier Ultra provides indirect heating with PFA and PTFE wetted surfaces for the handling of flammable solvents. It is a high-wattage, high-flow inline chemical and solvent heater for use in a variety of applications and industries.
Texas Wind Project Secures Financing
The 200 MW Flat Top project in central Texas is contracted to sell most of its power under a 13-year power hedge with an affiliate of Citi.
A 3-D Method for Gauging Flood Impact
Researchers are using the power of supercomputers to create more accurate, predictive flood simulations.
Elasticity Could Soon Be Adjusted with the Push of a Button
University of Nebraska-Lincoln physicist Christian Binek found that the magnetic properties of a material could predict the relationship between the materials’ elasticity and temperature under certain conditions.
EOR Boosted by Nanosand/Surfactant Combo
A new nanoparticle-surfactant complex increases oil recovery to 58 percent compared to 45 percent recovery using surfactant alone.
Damaged Gas Storage Field to Resume Limited Service
The Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility can reopen at a greatly reduced capacity in order to prevent an energy shortage in southern California. Jerry Brown wants it permanently closed.