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China's C919 Completes Maiden Flight
The successful flight is seen as a crucial step in earning its manufacturer, COMAC, a position alongside Airbus and Boeing as a major player in the large passenger aircraft industry.
US Hybrid in JV for Fuel Cell Drayage Truck
The fuel cell tractor, a Navistar International ProStar day cab, features an 80 kilowatt PEM fuel cell engine, and a 500-horsepower traction motor with 2,900 foot pounds of direct drive torque.
Creating Touchscreens with a Can of Spray Paint
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are turning unconventional surfaces into touchpads using simple tools like spray paint cans.
New Process Could Change How We Filter Water
As researchers continue to look for new and better ways to meet clean water demands worldwide, a recent study appearing in the journal Nature Communications details a water filtration process using carbon dioxide that consumes 1,000 times less energy than traditional processes.
LA Mayor to Chair Infrastructure Task Force
The task force will focus on working with the Trump Administration and Congress to develop and pass the infrastructure package that President Trump campaigned on and has promised since his election.
Automated Laser Process Cuts Sheet Piling Under Water
Using a disc laser for torch cutting leaves divers with only a supervisory role.
Proppants: Achieving the Best Value for Your Fracturing Operation
Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is a technique of stimulating a drilled well to make it produce more. It applies pressure underground to fracture rocks and release trapped hydrocarbons.
Watch: Apple plans to invest in advanced manufacturing here at home. Stacked batteries may help electric vehicles go the distance. SpaceX plans to launch a constellation of satellites into earth orbit.
Watch: Apple plans to invest in advanced manufacturing here at home. Stacked batteries may help electric vehicles go the distance. SpaceX plans to launch a constellation of satellites into earth orbit.
First Italian-built F-35B Ready to Roll
This is the first short take-off/vertical landing F35-B assembled outside the U.S.
UN Atlas Charts Africa's Energy Potential
About one-third Africa's population still lacks access to electricity and 53% of the population depends on biomass for cooking, space heating, and drying.
New Soil Remediation Additives Based on Cattle Biowaste
Phosphorus-based soil additives could have remediation costs at gasoline service stations.
Biomass Replaces Coal at Japanese Power Plant
Palm kernel shells now fuel the 50 MW facility.
Preburner Tested for AR1 Rocket Engine
Hot-fire tests have validated preburner design for Aerojet Rocketdyne’s AR1 rocket engine developed to replace the Russian-built RD-180 engine.
Huisman Unfolds New Crane for Offshore Wind Industry
A folding boom results in a small footprint when in storage position and a much lighter crane compared to conventional options.
Optical Fiber Advances May Mean Quicker Diagnoses for Bridges, Dams... and Even Humans
A newly-developed optical fiber sensor shows promise for structural health monitoring and new applications such as biomedical sensing.
Reducing Biofuel Costs by Recycling the Waste it Produces
Researchers have developed a new enzyme that helped them learn how to decode the process of turning waste into usable materials.
Bulk Cable Built to Withstand Harsh Environments
The cables can also be used for outdoor Ethernet applications.
Stain-resistant Textiles without Chlofluorocarbons?
A cooperative project between researchers in two departments at Cornell University has produced a greener stain-repellent coating for fabrics.
World's Largest X-ray Laser Generates First Laser Light
European XFEL has generated x-ray light at a wavelength of 0.8 nanometers, 500 times shorter than that of visible light
DIY: Engineering Your Own Beer
When it comes to homebrewing, you can make the process as easy or as complicated as you’d like. You can choose to spend thousands of dollars on pumps and equipment that take up an entire garage, or you can start small with a few items in your kitchen. The craft itself will open your mind and provide you with creative freedom to build the beer of your dreams.