HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Federal Funds Are Awarded for Infrastructure Repairs
More than a fourth of the total amount will be used to repair damage in Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
This State Just Ordered 83 Unsafe Bridges to Be Closed
The bridges will remain closed until they are in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and standards.
Making Concrete Stronger with Wood Waste
By mixing biochar from sawdust with cement, concrete constructions can be made 20 percent stronger and 50 percent more watertight.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.
Wetland Losses Are Outpacing Land Building in Mississippi Delta
Over the past century, the rate of land loss in coastal Louisiana has averaged 15 to 20 square miles per year, reversing centuries of land growth.
Airbus to Put Beds in Passsenger Plane Cargo Holds By 2020
More Airbus passengers will be able to experience first-class luxury, with a twist, when it introduces passenger beds located in passenger-jet cargo holds.
3D Printed Metamaterial Isn’t Constrained When Compressed By Magnets
The 3D printed material has the ability to change between active control and passive states.
Google Breaks Ground on $600m Data Center
The project was announced in June 2015 and is the state's first large-scale data center and Google's eighth in the U.S.
Puerto Rico Needs Another $50b for Rebuild, FEMA Says
The head of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency says that the U.S. territory is not ready for another disaster.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Solar Energy Shines as Global Investment Rises in 2017
A new U.N. study says that China saw some 53 gigawatts of capacity added in 2017 – more than half the global total – and $86.5 billion invested.
New Method For Producing Ammonia is Eco-friendly and Happens on the Small-scale
University of Notre Dame researchers are focusing on developing a new method that synthesizes ammonia using renewable energy.
Protective Coating Material for Metal is Self-Healing, Liquid-Like and Made of Aluminum Oxide
A solid oxide protective coating has been discovered for metals to protect against any gaps or cracks that pop up over time with regular wear and tear.
Work Starts on $200m Dam Strengthening Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a dam safety study in 2006 to address seismic, overtopping, and seepage issues. A major part of the project is now under way.
CLT Panel Fails in Timber Building Project
The cross-laminated timber failed and collapsed after it delaminated at one end.
NTSB Looks at Tensioning Rods as Bridge Collapse Probe Continues
Workers were adjusting two tensioning rods at the north end of the span when the bridge collapsed, killing six people on the road below.
Confined Space Monitoring of Refrigerants
A refrigerant monitor specifically designed for VRF/VRV (variable refrigerant flow/variable refrigerant volume) systems helps mitigate safety risks. LED flashers and a buzzer alert users when a leak is detected, while a feedback loop is used to isolate and confine affected spaces while corrective actions are carried out.
Employee Benefit Trends in the US: Small Firms at a Severe Disadvantage
How do insurance benefits compare between large and small companies?
Chinese Maker to Locate Solar Panel Plant in Florida
JinkoSolar will supply NextEra Energy with up to 2,750 MW of solar modules — roughly seven million solar panels — over four years.
Watch: This Wallpaper is (Fire) Alarming
When exposed to heat, the wallpaper is transformed from an electrically insulating state into an electrically conductive one, causing it to automatically trigger sound and warning light alarms.