HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Study: TV, Film Roles Underrepresent Women in STEM Careers
The Lyda Hill Foundation and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University have teamed up to create a new study on the way movies and TV portray women in STEM careers.
War of Words Erupts as Vogtle Partners Seek a Way Forward
Facing increased costs, one of four owners of a nuclear power project now wants cost caps. A partner says that everyone knew what they were getting into when they signed on to build the reactors.
OSHA Cites Five Firms in Fatal Florida Bridge Collapse
The five companies collectively received seven violations, totaling $86,658 in penalties, related to the March bridge collapse.
With Costs Rising and Lawsuits Filed, Vogtle Nukes Face an Uncertain Future
A pair of lawsuits and an upcoming vote by the project's owners could seal the fate of the only two nuclear reactors under construction in the U.S.
New Labeling System Simplifies Labeling for Difficult Tapered Containers
ID Technology will premiere the LSI-9135 wrap labeling system at this year’s Pack Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, October 14-17.
The Rise of High Tech in Insurance
Referring to the transformation as "Insurance 2.0," conventional insurers are equipped to compete against well-funded and nimble software-based companies that advance the marketplace by focus-ing on consumer demand, cost savings and providing new services.
Supporting Construction Sustainability in India: Plastic Waste as Partial Replacement for Sand
Use of PET fragments graded as sand at a replacement ratio of 10% in concrete mixes could save 820 million tons of sand a year, help reduce levels of plastic waste and bolster sustainable construction technology.
Are Carbon Nanotubes More than Just a Yarn?
CNT's physical strength has led to predictions of new materials, particularly super strong threads, yarns and cables. Although progress has been made in the laboratory, industrial-scale production of CNTs has been elusive. Are CNT's all hype or will they really someday revolutionize materials science?
Work Begins on $1.3b Ohio Power Plant
The gas-fired power plant will use two natural gas turbines each paired with a heat recovery steam generator and a steam turbine generator.
Which Aerial Lift Do You Need on Your Job?
If you are purchasing a new aerial lift, or more likely renting one, how do you decide which lift best suits your needs?
As Hurricane Florence Approached, Researchers Watched This Town Far from the Coast
Researchers chose Lumberton, NC, after Hurricane Matthew flooded it in 2016. They are working to develop models that communities may use to plan for and recover from natural disasters.
Oroville Dam Repair Cost Now Exceeds $1 Billion
The dam ranks as one of the highest in the U.S. and was damaged in February 2017.
Graphene Gives a New Lease on Millennia-old Gilding Techniques
University of Illinois (UI) at Urbana-Champaign researchers have improved a millennia-old conservation technique with modern metals.
Study Finds Larger Trucks are Major Contributors to Black Carbon Emissions
A new study from the University of Toronto says that large trucks are a major contribution to black carbon emissions, and that living near their roadways can have negative health effects.
Hardening the Infrastructure: Flood-Management Controls
Engineers must tackle both technical and human-related complexities to ensure the integrity and safety of dams and levees across the country.
Dubai Reveals Plans to Become a 3D-Printed City
Thanks to a recent government mandate, new buildings in Dubai will need to be at least 25% 3D printed by 2025 — helping to cement the city’s future as “the world’s 3D printing hub.”
As Flood Events Increase, River Towns Take a Step Back
Cities and towns are rethinking their relationship with their river, and in some cases, their reliance on levees and other gray infrastructure to protect them.
Video: Electrification Could Lead to Emission-free Quarry
The feasibility of electrifying quarry operations is being weighed at a Skanska aggregate production mine near Gothenburg, Sweden.
Tall Timber Building Tops Out in Norway
The Mjos Tower will include apartments, an indoor swimming pool, a hotel, offices, a restaurant and common areas.
Morandi Bridge Is Leaning on Nearby Buildings and Will Be Removed
The risk of collapse on parts of the Italian bridge that remain standing stands at 4 out of a maximum of 5, news reports say.