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Liquid-filled flexible fiber strengthens data transmission
A new stretchable optical fiber consists of a continuous liquid glycerol core contained within a transparent fluoropolymer sheath.
The road to artificial photosynthesis
Artificial photosynthesis is being pursued as a promising source of sustainable energy.
Shielding: The essential ingredient for protecting systems in spaceflight applications
While radiation-hardened devices are mandatory in all spaceflight applications, the use of thin metals provides broader protection beyond the devices themselves and can be applied to any subsystem within the spacecraft.
Turning sunflower pollen into 3D bioprinting ink
Bioprinting ink derived from sunflower pollen could be used in the making of tissue scaffolds.
Oil refinery CO2 emissions will only get worse without restrictions
Researchers recommended distinct mitigation strategies for refineries in different regions and age groups.
CITGO’s proactive Worst Case Drill safeguards employees, community
The company holds training drills every year, including the Worst Case Drill every third year.
New recycled polymers offer promising solution to the plastics pollution problem
Despite scientific advances in the area of plastics sustainability, the pollution that results from its use remains a serious problem.
Computational modeling is key to protecting a key US energy industry hub
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory has invested $25 million in Louisiana State University (LSU) to create a digital dome protecting Port Fourchon and the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port.
Taiwan’s CTCI and partners lead construction, mechanical completion of the world’s largest mega mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) processing modules
The project was created in regions around the world including Taiwan, the U.S., China, Mexico, India and Malaysia.
Farmer-owned cooperative makes E15 available at 19 additional fuel terminals
The company is the only refiner to remove barriers for its retail brand locations by establishing a misfueling mitigation plan that is approved by the EPA, and establishing E15 as a qualifying grade of fuel, in order to make E15 more accessible.
Welding camp empowers girls to enter manufacturing, STEM fields
Chicago-area GLoW camp teaches middle school, high school girls how to weld, grind and cut metal.
Over one-third of electrical steel sales to concentrate in energy generation
The increasing demand for electrical steel from diverse industries such as automotive, power generation and home appliances is shaping the growth outlook of the electrical steel market.
Interactive US map flags areas of water quality concern
The tool provides users with information on state policies and programs to test for lead in school drinking water.
Study: Lead production trends linked to lead level trends in human body
As worldwide lead production increased so did the rates of lead absorption found in people who lived during that time, even if they were not direct participants in lead production.
LED device detects lethal gases, rotting food
Device could improve safety of consumers, firefighters, miners and military personnel.
Cold forging: Understanding the process and some key calculations
Cold forging is a metal shaping and manufacturing process that plastically deforms and compresses a piece of raw material under a punch and a die.
Double-sided tapes increase competition with alternative bonding technologies
Double-sided tapes continue to gain popularity over other fastening systems due to their greater strength and ability to outperform similar market offerings.
The Post-COVID-19 hospital: Part 2
Part 2 discusses remote monitoring, masks and telehealth.
Windows as transparent solar-thermoelectric systems
The transparent power generating window combines solar-thermaloelectric conversion with a wavelength-selective film.
New stainless steel material proves to stand the test of time
Its resistance to corrosion is 15 times higher than any material drilling screw on the market and can ensure no rust for over 200 years outdoors.