Drought hits Taiwan drive to plug global chip shortage
Taiwan's drive to plug a global shortage of microchips has hit a snag—a lack of water for its foundries caused by a drought.
Feb 25, 2021
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Engineering
Researchers harness 3-D printing to open new doors for microfluidics
Where two of the hottest fields in engineering intersect, Montana State University researchers have made a small breakthrough—literally—but one that could have a big impact across a wide range of applications.
Jun 23, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Government proposes release of Fukushima water to sea or air
Japan's economy and industry ministry proposed on Monday the gradual release or evaporation of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water being stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
Dec 23, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Algae and bacteria team up to increase hydrogen production
In line with the fight against climate change and the search for a sustainable future, there is the idea of a future society based on hydrogen used as a fuel. This biofuel of the future could be what cars and engines run ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Engineering
Electronic eye: Technology for breakdowns prevention
Detecting deformations and the wear-out rate of underground water mains is one of the functions of the measuring optical device created by the scientists of Ural Federal University in collaboration with D-TEST Optical Measurement ...
Jul 22, 2019
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Ethane storage seen as key to revitalization of Appalachia
Plans are underway in Appalachia to create two underground facilities to store ethane, a byproduct of natural gas drilling seen as integral to revitalizing a region still struggling from the loss of industrial and manufacturing ...
Apr 29, 2019
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Security
Warning issued on industrial plants as 'Triton' hack resurfaces
Security researchers this week confirmed that they spotted new activity by hackers using "Triton" malware capable of doing real-world damage to oil, gas or water plants.
Apr 12, 2019
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Garment with gills will do nicely as we swim to the bank
A breathable garment has been designed for underwater wear and it has futurists thinking along the lines of a wearable that we actually may need for daily tasks. To what extent would this clothing come in handy if sea levels ...
