Petroleum Product of the Week: Diesel Fuel Additives
Winter is coming. No, not “season 7.” Literally, the season. The winter season is coming. Cripes. We're talking about diesel fuel…
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Trump, Clinton, and their plans to revitalize the US manufacturing sector
Little over a week ago, most American eyes and ears were busy scrutinizing the back-and-forth exchange of generalities and unused campaign slogans…
The Ancient History of Petroleum: A Hydrocarbon Built for Industry
The history of oil is often told in a modern context: James Young, Edwin Drake, the sprouting oil wells of…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Baseballs
It’s football season again, and for the second year in a row, I can happily admit that I do not…
Will we ever REALLY run out of OIL?
“There will still be oil in the ground 10 years from now, and 50 years from now and 500 years…
Turn your trash into cash: 5 of the coolest DIY Sandblasting Projects
As the fleeting summer lapses into its cooler counterpart visibly through your office window, you may find yourself longing for…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Polyester Clothing
In my hometown, t-shirts are a bit of a luxury. We may be in the latter days of summer, but…
Recycling your Motor Oil: is it actually possible?
My grandfather used to wear spent grease as if it were a fashion statement. It stained his finger nails and…
This incredible laser technology removes rust instantly — but you definitely can’t afford it
Rust is a nightmare for vehicle owners. It likely began somewhere hidden from your line of sight, and for the…
The Circulatory System: The Hydraulics of the Human Heart
In 1648, a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal proved that when applied to a fluid, pressure will be evenly dispersed…