HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Retailer Adds Rooftop Solar and Energy Storage
The projects will reduce electricity grid demand by as much as 30-35 percent annually at each store. The average store roof, at approximately 104,000 square feet, will hold 1,000 panels.
Discarded Office Chairs Now Repurposed Backpacks
By dismantling the office chairs, student Thomas Howell-Jones determined that the backrest of the chair could be converted into a durable, water- and impact-proof bag that can be carried like a backpack or attached to a bicycle (bicycle panniers).
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Crop Yield May Decline Due to Climate Change
"Each degree Celsius increase in global mean temperature is estimated to reduce average global yields of wheat by six percent," said the report.
Center to Study Chemical Water Contamination
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard University are joining forces to establish a center focused on investigating how chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses are getting into water at sites around the U.S.
Bringing STEM to Developing Countries
Started by a Peruvian college sophomore, United Technologies for Kids is an NGO startup that promotes science and technology education in developing countries.
Calls for Simpler Passwords
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is revising its guidelines concerning passwords.
"Binge-Watching" Is Making Us Sleepy
Thanks to streaming services such as Netflix, the way we watch television has changed entirely, which is great news for staying up-to-date on the latest shows, but bad news for how it is affecting our sleep.
Report Debunks "Myth" About Crime and Well-Lit Streets
In fact, the results were surprising to researchers who found that streets with higher densities of light experienced roughly 60 percent more nonviolent (i.e., no use of force and no injury) crimes than streets with fewer light densities.
Emoji Use in the Workplace
With a vast catalog of emoticons available to express our moods and feelings on an array of subjects, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) are exploring the appropriateness of using emoticons in work-related e-mails.
Monorails for Bangkok Transit Are Coming from Bombardier
Bombardier will design and supply the mechanical and electrical elements for the two monorail lines, and deliver a combined total of 72, four-car trains.
New Weapon in the Fight Against Food Contamination
Plastic film may be the secret weapon in the fight against food contamination, according to research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Target Boosts Kansas Wind with Power Commitment
The deal supports Infinity’s 474 MW Solomon Forks Wind Project and is intended to offset 100 percent of the energy used at 150 Target stores throughout the region.
A Program to Simplify Scientific Communication
The program, called the De-Jargonizer, offers scientists a chance to simplify the language of their text so that it can appeal to larger audiences with varying degrees of understanding.
Are Your Messages Secure?
In a recent study of popular messaging apps, the researchers found that most users don’t take that extra step to protect themselves either because they think they are safe enough or because they are unaware of steps available to them to ensure an extra layer of security.
Asphalt May Solve a Big Butt Problem
Asphalt mixed with cigarette butts can handle heavy traffic and also reduce thermal conductivity. The product could be useful in reducing the urban heat island effect common in cities.
Technology to Improve Appearance
Because, according to the researchers, women in particular aren’t always aware of their true body shapes, they tend to dress in items of clothing that are unflattering. To combat this, the researchers developed digital avatars to mimic the body types of study participants using TC2 Body Scanners.
Reinforcing Stereotypes in Film
An analysis of movie scripts finds that gender, race and stereotypes are created and reinforced in films.
Lead Levels Still High in Recently Replaced Pipes
With the recent drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, continuing to make headlines, many utilities are responding to a deteriorating water infrastructure by removing sections of aged pipes responsible for lead contamination.
7-Eleven Japan and Toyota Agree to Work on Hydrogen Concepts
The two companies aim to contribute to what they say will be a low-carbon and hydrogen-based society by introducing vehicles and power generators to be developed by Toyota.