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Canada Sets Rules for Recreational Drone Use
Drones will not be allowed to fly higher than 295 feet; within 245 feet of any buildings, vehicles or people; or within 5.6 miles of airports.
Shale Gas Squeezes Out Canadian Producers, Report Says
U.S. markets are moving toward self-sufficiency and the U.S. gas industry is also beating Canadian competitors in the race to enter global liquefied natural gas markets, a report from the Conference Board of Canada says.
Utility Tests a 2MW Storage Battery in Deal with Sumitomo
During the four-year demonstration project, SDG&E will research if flow battery technology can enhance the delivery of reliable energy to customers, integrate growing amounts of renewable energy, and increase the flexibility in the way the company manages the power grid.
Retirement for First Offshore Wind Farm
After 25 years of service, the Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm is to be decommissioned by owner/operator DONG Energy.
Solar Farm Opens on Nevada Tribal Lands
The project includes more than 3.2 million thin film photovoltaic solar panels. This equates to more than 25 million square feet of solar panels, or enough to cover more than 450 NFL football fields.
IEA Report: Evidence for Decoupling of CO2 Emissions, Economic Growth
Increased use of renewables, coal-to-gas switching, and energy efficiency improvements contributed to stalled emissions growth in 2016.
Scientists Create “Beating” Human Heart for Cardiac Research
Scientists at the University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional “beating” human heart muscle from stem cells.
Testing the Largest Redox Flow Battery in the U.S.
The largest redox flow battery of its kind in the U.S. is being evaluated for grid stabilization service in California.
Silk Sensor Could Speed Development of New Infrastructure, Aerospace and Consumer Materials
Consumers want fuel-efficient vehicles and high-performance sporting goods, municipalities want weather-resistant bridges and manufacturers want more efficient ways to make reliable cars and aircraft. What’s needed are new lightweight, energy-saving composites that won’t crack or break even after prolonged exposure to environmental or structural stress.
Biosensor Detects HIV One Week After Infection
The total test time is 4 hours, 45 minutes, meaning clinical results could be obtained on the same day.
Methane Reforming in Four-Stroke Engine Cycle
A modular reforming reactor could provide hydrogen at the point of use for residential fuel cells and vehicle refueling stations.
Telemedicine Tech in a Backpack
The lightweight plug-and-play system includes everything needed for a reliable video telemedicine encounter.
Safer Uranium Extraction via Cluster Chemistry
Surfactants were used to extract uranium from an aqueous solution into a kerosene solution in the form of hollow clusters.
Polymer Packaging for Farms and Pharma
The polymers are designed to encase cancer drugs for more targeted therapeutic delivery, and to coat seeds and fertilizers to improve agricultural efficiency.
Car Tires: Where the Trees Hit the Road
Fossil fuel-derived isoprene for tire manufacture might soon be replaced with isoprene produced from trees, grasses, or corn.
Drone Inspectors Take On Live Flare Stacks
GE Oil & Gas is exploring the deployment of ground- and air-based robots or drones equipped with sensors to check the stack while it’s still active.
Testing 3D-Printed Gas Turbine Blades
Gas turbine blades produced using additive manufacturing technology were tested at 13,000 rpm and temperatures in excess of 1,250 C (2282 F).
Medium Maximizes Microalgae Harvest
The new growth medium transitions from solution to a gel through small temperature variations, simplifying the harvesting process.
Got Soybeans? Make Graphene
A simplified single-step process for graphene fabrication has been developed by Australian researchers.
Super-hard Windows from Transparent Ceramic?
Requirements for durable, ultra-hard windows might be fulfilled by a new cubic silicon nitride ceramic,