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Franchising or Owning a Laser: Which Option is Best for a New Business Owner?
Should you purchase machinery to start your own business or look into franchise options for existing enterprises?
The Reason Why Seats in Most Airplanes are Blue
Afraid of flying? Most airlines may be relying on some not-so-obvious strategies to keep you calm. One such strategy: the color scheme of the airplane.
Consumers to Pay Bottle Deposit in the UK
In a bid to fight pollution, Britain announced this week that it plans to charge consumers a deposit on single-use drink containers sold in England.
Cell-free Biotechnology is the Next Big Thing in Medicine and Biomaterials
A team of researchers from Northwestern University has developed a new manufacturing technique for developing proteins outside of a cell.
Tandem Perovskite Solar Cell Posts 26.3 Percent Conversion Efficiency
The tandem cell combines good cell efficiency with a very high near infrared transparency of 93 percent.
Rocket Engine Nozzles Produced with New 3D Printing Technology Hot-fire Tested
Hot-fire testing of a regeneratively-cooled rocket engine nozzle which has water jet-milled coolant channels, sealed by a new additive manufacturing process, was carried out at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
Laser System Can Detect Even the Smallest Methane Leak on a Gas Production Site
Researchers have developed a new laser-based system that can pinpoint exactly where tiny methane leaks are over a surface area of several square miles.
Structural Membranes Help Buildings Achieve Iconic Status
Roofs employing permanent structural membranes have been in use for over forty-five years. Examples run the gamut: large installations include concert halls, sports stadiums and airports; small installations include transit centers, covered walkways and awnings.
Suzlon Manufactures India's Longest Wind Turbine Blade of 63 Meters
The rotor blade for the new S128 series of wind turbines incorporates advanced aerodynamics and carbon fiber technology.
New Transportation Valve Technology Produces Cheaper, Environmentally Friendly Engines
University of Waterloo researchers have developed new technology that gives internal combustion engines a big upgrade.
Affordable and Low-Tech Solutions to Improve Water Quality in Water Tanks Developed
Researchers from Michigan Tech’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department are focusing on developing new solutions to simplify the water purification process that are cheap, low tech, improve water quality and remove micropollutants while using renewable materials.
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.
Cheaper 3D-printed Model Allows Medical Students to Practice Procedures
An inexpensive 3D-printed model of blood vessels has been found to be just as effective for medical students as the much more expensive models that are currently used.
ESA Looking at Ocean Plastic Pollution from Space
To better assess the severity of ocean plastic pollution, the European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a big-picture look at the issue…from space.
Synthetic Diamond Sandwich Developed for Use in MEG Scans
The designs of synthetic diamonds grown in a lab have been further improved and they could soon be used in biosensing applications like magnetic brain imaging.
Maiden Flight of the World's Largest Jet Engine
The GE9X produces up to 100,000 pounds of thrust — several times more than the thrust of many fighter jets.
Watch: Eight Solar and Energy Storage Market Trends to Keep an Eye On
IHS has created a list of eight trends that will have the most effect on the solar market in 2018. Read these trends here!
Adidas Sold 1 Million Pairs of Ocean Plastic Sneakers in 2017
Since introducing a shoe line that includes parts made from recycled plastic, Adidas is announcing that it sold 1 million pairs of the eco-friendly sneakers in 2017.
OEM vs. Independent Facilities: The Right Choice for Repair Needs
For facility managers, placing machinery in the hands of someone else requires trust and confidence. Deciding on a course of action means he or she will need to evaluate the pros and cons of each option. Keep these facts in mind when deciding who will handle your next round of repairs.
Some Brand-Name Bottled Waters Contaminated With Plastic Particles, According to Report
Some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands, according to a recently published report, contain an unwanted ingredient: plastic.