HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The Boring Company to Sell Life-Sized, Lego-Like Bricks
In a scheme meant to help fund its ongoing underground tunneling projects, The Boring Company will soon be selling life-sized, ‘Lego-like blocks,’ according to a recent announcement from Elon Musk.
Pfannenberg USA Launches Newly Redesigned, Modern and Easy-to-Navigate Website
Past and future customers will love all the updates that the new site provides.
Phoenix Airport to Expand People Mover System
The $305 million agreement covers a 2.5-mile extension, two new stations, an expansion of the system's maintenance facility and 24 additional driverless vehicles.
Partners Target 1 GW of Rooftop Solar in China
GLP and Brookfield Asset Management are forming a joint venture to install 300 MW of rooftop solar in China over the next three years. Their development pipeline is as large as 1 GW.
ISRO Explores Using Igloo-like Shelters on the Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) — India’s space agency — is exploring options for erecting structures on the moon to safely house astronauts.
New Robot Can Crawl Through Pipes and Detect Uranium Levels
These robots will be implemented at the U.S. Department of Energy’s former uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio and they will identify uranium deposits on pipe walls.
After Bridge Collapse, Investigators Search for Root Causes
The 950-ton bridge segment, which was under construction, fell onto a busy Florida highway, killing six people. The 174-foot-long segment had been lifted into place on March 10.
You Could Live in This Concrete Pipe Tiny House
The units are built from 2.5-meter-diameter concrete water pipe, and can accommodate a 100 sq.ft. apartment for as many as two people, with space for living, cooking and a bathroom.
Export Terminal to Supply Chinese Petrochem Plants
Ethane exported from the $630 million terminal will feed a 320-million-ton light hydrocarbon project in East China’s Jiangsu province.
Engineers Develop More Efficient and Durable Material for Insulation
Engineers from the University of Maryland have developed a material to compete with Styrofoam™ and other insulation materials that is lighter, more durable and environmentally friendly.
Wetlands Renewal Project Advances with Stantec Selection
The project will include an inlet channel, a gated structure at the Mississippi River Levee, a conveyance channel, outlet channel complex, interior drainage improvements and highway accommodations.
Reducing Carbon Emissions is Good for the Planet, But Also Good for Your Wallet
Researchers from Concordia University’s Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering have found a power method that reduces carbon to help the environment, while also cutting costs.
Concrete Buildings and Intermediate Seismic Risk
The expected behavior of a 10-story reinforced concrete building was studied under design-level seismic shaking.
More and More Farmers Relying on Nature to Reduce Pesticide Use
All over the world, farmers are attempting to reduce their dependence on the pesticides used to protect their crops and are instead turning to nature for assistance.
How to Improve Your Facility to Meet LEED Standards
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It provides a framework to create sustainable buildings that are designed to support both public health and the environment.
As Ride-Hailing Services Grow, so Does Urban Congestion
As services such as Uber and Lyft grow in popularity, recent studies suggest that urban traffic congestion may be growing worse and transit ridership may be suffering.
New Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Scientists have used advanced computational techniques to search for new materials to reduce the cost of producing highly-efficient solid oxide fuel cells.
Expandable Space Habitats Promise Versatility in Low-Earth Orbit and Beyond
Bigelow Aerospace’s space stations launch in a compact configuration, expand to their full size in orbit, and offer a greater ratio of living space to launch mass compared to traditional aluminum designs. Their sale and operation will be managed by new subsidiary Bigelow Space Operations.
FirstSolar to Build 200 MW Solar PV Project in Georgia
The plant will be one of the largest stand-alone PV solar plants in the southeastern United States.
Video: Improving Rubber Using Compost
Using food waste as a potential filler for natural rubber may make it suitable for electronic sealants and sensors.