Sealing Oil Well Leaks with Artificial Magma
There are thousands of inactive oil wells across North America and throughout the world. Several wells were disabled in order…
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The Science Behind Trailer Tails and Skirts
I remember the first time I saw the odd flaps on the back of a truck driving on the highway.…
The Invention and Application of Safety Grooving
I was running around with some friends in the rain one night when I witnessed something both horrible and hilarious…
Steam and STEAM: How We Can Power the Next Industrial Revolution
History repeats itself, they say. And they, of course, often attribute this to the mistakes we make. Humans like to…
The Future of Carbon Fiber is Looking Rather Green
Carbon fiber, as it is, is stronger than steel while being much lighter. And while it’s found in everything from…
Dive into the Internet’s Undersea Cables
Today’s internet connection is essentially wireless and can be used in almost any location through wi-fi hotspots. Phones, tablets, and…
Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Industrial Environments?
Artificial intelligence encompasses more than you might think. Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence (AI) as “a branch of computer science dealing…
Biomimicry: When Nature Inspires Technology
Sometimes the best inventions just grab you and stick with you. In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral went on…
Technological Advances in the Oil and Energy Industry
Technological progress in the oil and energy industry lower production costs. In the 19th century, the industrial revolution discovered oil…
Soft-Robots Heal Themselves with Specialized Rubber
Scientists derive rubbery materials naturally from trees or manufactured synthetically from petroleum. When referring to synthetic rubbers, the term elastomer…