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Video: US-made plutonium fuel to power NASA's Mars rover
Plutonium produced at U.S. Oak Ridge National Laboratory will power multi-mission radioisotope thermoelectric generators in the Perseverance rover.
UL489, UL508 and UL1077 busbars
Altech busbars save time, space and money.
Video: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly
The assembly phase has begun for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor under construction in southern France since 2010.
Video: Demand for fiber optic cable increases during COVID-19 pandemic
The increased demand for broadband capacity spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has translated into increased installation activity for fiber optic cable developer AFL.
Industry partners sought for lunar nuclear power system
A request for information seeks prospective partners to design and validate a fission surface power system that can be operated on the Moon as well as the Martian surface.
EIA tracks US power plant conversion efficiencies
More than 60% of the energy consumed by U.S. utility-scale power generation facilities in 2019 was lost during conversion to electricity.
New LSZH and PVC, USB 3.0 cables with ferrite beads
Cable assemblies with ferrite beads prevent interference from or to a connected device and help to reduce electromagnetic interference from either being radiated by or received by a cable.
Video: Seismic noise falls globally as air quality and solar energy gain during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the global lockdowns, air quality and solar energy output have improved while seismic noise has lowered.
Soft but solid electrolyte extends lithium battery life
A new battery chemistry combines ceramics and polymers to ward off the formation of dendrites, which undermine the performance and operating life of lithium metal batteries.
Watch: Spinal cord stimulators restore sensory feedback to prostheses
Commercially available spinal cord stimulators commonly used to treat chronic pain restored natural sensations for prosthetic arm users.
Microgrid to power Pittsburgh International Airport
The system will pair five natural gas-fired generators with nearly 7,800 solar panels to supply 23 MW, exceeding the facility's peak demand of 14 MW.
New turbines tested for Swiss hydropower plant upgrade
Two Pelton turbines, each up to 60 MW capacity and with a 60 MW storage pump, were successfully tested as part of the refurbishment project.
Video: Online tool supports environmentally sound wind system siting
An interactive map provides a tool for avoiding conflicts between wind system siting and wildlife habitat protection in the central U.S.
Video: Integration of hybrid electric drive into a combat vehicle under US Army contract
Integration of a hybrid electric drive onto a Bradley Fighting Vehicle is planned to increase vehicle efficiency and boost power generation.
Solar flow battery teams with tandem cells
High-efficiency perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells combine with aqueous organic redox flow batteries to form a high-performance, stable solar flow battery device.
Putting pressure on perovskite solar cells
Compression was demonstrated to improve perovskite solar cell stability against photoinduced halide segregation.
Longer lithium-ion battery life with new cathode coating
The new polymer coating enhances battery performance by facilitating lithium ion and electron transport in and out of the cathode.
Researchers give biofuel production effluents a jolt
An electrochemical oxidation process demonstrated to efficiently remediate these effluents may also be applicable in the pharmaceutical and pulp and paper industries.
UL plans new wire and cable training in the virtual classroom
Three virtual classroom training workshops are aimed at delivering firsthand industry and technical training to customers and stakeholders worldwide.
Waterproof USB 3.0 cable assemblies enable harsh environment connectivity
New waterproof USB cable assemblies are USB 3.0 compliant and feature a waterproof, panel/enclosure mount connector on one end of the assembly.