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Mapping the Tobacco Genome to Help Reduce Nitrogen-based Fertilizers
The research could also be used to help reduce the level of some carcinogenic compounds found in cigarette smoke.
Advanced Elastomers Solve Old Sealing Problems, Prevent New Ones
While elastomers used for O-rings, seals and gaskets don’t seem like a major point of design concern, selection of their material is critical to reliable semiconductor processing due to issues of plasma-induced erosion, UV/ozone exposure and electrostatic discharge.
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The Specialist is answering questions with some help from Special Agent Harwin!
Safer Methods for Hydrogen Production
Steam methane reforming is a well-developed technique that accounts for the majority of commercially produced hydrogen, although the process is highly endothermic and the byproduct is a gaseous waste stream of carbon dioxide. Alternative methods of hydrogen production include coal gasification and a number of electrolysis techniques that fail to gain universal acceptance either due to economics or process volatility. Recently developed techniques that address these shortcomings include the hydrolytic oxidation of organosilanes with a heterogeneous gold nanoparticle (AuNP) catalyst as well as alkaline water electrolysis.
Microcontact Printing Update for Microfluidic Assays
A new sequence of microcontact printing steps rectifies diagnostic issues encountered with printed microfluidic devices.
See How U.S. Energy Consumption Has Changed Since 1776
America's founders might be startled to see the variety of energy sources that shape the country today.
London City Airport Taps Bechtel for Expansion Work
The work includes expanding existing terminal facilities and creating new airfield infrastructure for a further 30,000 permitted flight movements.
Male Fish Demonstrating Female Characteristics Thanks to Houshold Cleaners, Birth Control Pills
Professor Charles Tyler and colleagues from the University of Exeter in Britain have observed male fish laying eggs and, in some cases, found male fish becoming transgender. Tyler and his colleagues believe that the chemicals being flushed down toilets (many of them found in our urine) are causing the problem, particularly birth control pills.
UK Nuke Cost Rises 10%, EDF Says
The project, Hinkley Point C, is a 3,200 MWe nuclear power station with two EPR reactors.
Iran Signs Natural Gas Deal with France and China
The project will have a production capacity of 2 billion cubic feet per day or 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day including condensate.
LA Port Upgrade Planned by New Owners
Growth strategy includes capital investments in cranes, other handling equipment and technology to increase capacity and efficiency.
Extreme Weather Boosted By Half-Degree Warming
Half a degree Celsius is all it took to increase the occurrence of heat waves and heavy rainfalls worldwide, according to researchers.
New Platform for Metal-seated Ball Valves
Cast metal-seated ball valves are suitable for most processes with fluid slurries and high temperatures.
Researchers Develop New Method That Could Pave the Way for Cheaper, More Accurate Sensors
Employing nanoscale devices that use electromagnetism, researchers found that the devices were sensitive enough to discern the mass of viruses a hundred billion times lighter than a human hair strand.
Video: Three 3D Printing Industries
3D printing technology is putting the tools for creation into the hands of small-business startups and entrepreneurs.
Steel Tower Raises Wind Energy Profile
Nordex Group has successfully tested a 3 megawatt (MW) wind turbine on a 134 meter tubular steel tower.
A Scorpion-Milking Robot
The machine could replace the traditional method, which is dangerous and harms the animal.
Artificial Reefs Trialed in the Mediterranean Sea
Small biodegradable plastic structures that mimic natural coralline algae are being used to install 90 synthetic mini reefs.
Lightweight Materials Launched for Shipbuilding
An EU project was initiated to obtain recognition and an established role for advanced materials in the European maritime industry.
No Drip Atomizing Spray Nozzle Has 360° Range
The 1/4 NPT no drip internal mix 360 degree hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle from EXAIR (Cincinnati, Ohio) atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions.