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Researchers Create Artificial Materials, Atom-by-Atom
Researchers at Aalto University have manufactured artificial materials with engineered electronic properties.
Corona Detection Goes 21st Century High Tech
High Definition and Layered Views Contribute to a New Zenith in Hand Held Corona Detection
Now Online: World’s Largest Residential Virtual Power Plant
To date the system has produced more than 300 kW of battery capacity, with more than 200 kW of associated solar capacity in Adelaide, Australia.
“Lab-on-a-Glove” Could Bring Nerve Agent Detection to a Wearer’s Fingertips
Researchers have developed a fast way to detect the presence of dangerous compounds in the field using a disposable "lab-on-a-glove."
Hydraulic Transmission Gains Traction with Diesel Rail Routes
A new type of hydraulic transmission for diesel-powered rail vehicles is designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve engine performance.
Retirement for First Offshore Wind Farm
After 25 years of service, the Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm is to be decommissioned by owner/operator DONG Energy.
Testing the Largest Redox Flow Battery in the U.S.
The largest redox flow battery of its kind in the U.S. is being evaluated for grid stabilization service in California.
Alstom Tests Fuel Cell Passenger Train
The world’s first fuel cell-powered, low floor passenger train has completed its initial test run at 80 km/h (50 mph).
Electric vs Diesel Buses: Wireless Charging Cuts Emissions
Using electric buses charged with a wireless rapid rechargeable battery system resulted in reduced carbon dioxide emissions relative to diesel bus use.
New Flexible Sensor Holds Potential for Foldable Touch Screens
Picture a tablet that you can fold into the size of a phone to put in your pocket, or an artificial skin that can sense your body's movements and vital signs. A new, inexpensive sensor developed at the University of British Columbia could help make advanced devices like these a reality.
North Sea Wind Power Hub Planned
Wind farms are to be connected to Power Link Islands, which will facilitate wind energy distribution and transmission to the North Sea countries.
Video: Intelligent Use of Aviation Lights at Wind Farms
If an approaching airplane is detected within the 8 km range of the system’s radar, it monitors distance, speed, and heading to determine whether or not the aviation lights are to be activated.
New Process Takes a Giant Step Toward In-Home Printing
New process combines better quality with low cost and less waste, a giant step toward home 3-D printing.
Improving Charge Stability of Li-S Battery
Researchers at the University of Delaware have demonstrated a new polysulfide entrapping strategy that greatly improves the cycle stability of lithium sulfide batteries.
New Material Helps Record Data with Light
In the new study, the scientists from ITMO University in Saint Petersburg, Leipzig University in Germany and Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands could generate excitons at room temperature by changing the light parameters.
A Dam Good Approach to Transformer Oil Containment
Smart fabric technology was used to construct a secondary oil containment system on the tailrace deck of the Big Bend Dam.
Restoring Communication for Locked-In Patients
A brain-computer interface enabled four paralyzed patients suffering from complete locked-in syndrome to convey their thoughts.
Long-lasting Flow Battery Technology
The technology promises to be a practical storage system for renewable energy, developers say.
Paper Beats Felt as Microbial Fuel Cell Electrode
A durable, low-cost bioelectrode material for microbial fuel cells was demonstrated by University of Rochester, NY, researchers.
New Gas Turbines for Oil and Gas Service
GE Oil & Gas has expanded its gas turbine portfolio with the addition of an aeroderivative gas engine and a heavy-duty gas turbine for the oil and gas sector.