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The latest news and updates on engineering technology, construction, energy and manufacturing.

2019—2020

This is How Earth Could be Entirely Powered by Renewable Energy

Powering the entire world by renewables is not possible at the moment, however, what may seem as a fantasy now, could soon become a reality. A collaborative team of scientists has just demonstrated that this dream is…

Aimal Khan29 Dec 20203 min read

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New Offshore Wind Turbine Can Power a Home in Just 7 Seconds for 24 Hours

General Electric’s Haliade-X prototype wind turbine with a capacity of 12 MW is the world largest offshore turbine currently in operation, it has been upgraded and is now operating at a 13 MW output (8% increased…

Aimal Khan07 Dec 20202 min read

A RESEARCHER TRANSFERS INFORMATION FROM A CHIP IN A WATCH BY TOUCHING A SENSOR CONNECTED TO A LAPTOP

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New Technology Promises Data Transmission Through Human Touch

Purdue University engineers in Indiana, USA have developed a new technology that makes it possible to send information through human touch. This technology is said to be the first of its kind that can transmit…

Aimal Khan06 Dec 20203 min read

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Elon Musk Will Reveal New Updates about Neuralink in a Live Webcast

Finally, after a year we have an official update from CEO Elon Musk on the brain-machine interface (BMI) neurotech firm – Neuralink. A speculation that’s circulating about Neuralink is that Musk will demonstrate how…

Aimal Khan27 Aug 20202 min read

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World’s First Molten Salt Fresnel CSP Plant Starts Operation in China

China is considered to be a leader in renewable energy industry, especially photovoltaic energy. China has started developing solar thermal energy generation and storage with molten salt. The China Lanzhou Dacheng…

Aimal Khan04 Jul 20202 min read

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Amazon Buys Zoox – The Autonomous Driving Startup

The eCommerce business giant, Amazon has announced Friday that it has acquired the self-driving vehicle company Zoox. Amazon’s deal to buy Zoox was reportedly valued at $1.2 billion, however, both the companies did…

Aimal Khan30 Jun 20202 min read

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Now you can copy-paste handwritten paper notes using Google Lens

Google Lens app has a new useful feature that allows users to detect text on papers (or photos) and copy-paste it to a computer or another device. You can now copy and paste your handwritten notes from your phone to…

Aimal Khan09 May 20202 min read

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Engineers are Converting Old Shipping Containers into Mobile ICUs

Engineers are playing a vital role during this COVID-19 pandemic. Engineers around the world are trying to build cheap ventilators, personal protection equipment (PPE) and now intensive care units (ICUs). Now, a team…

Aimal Khan16 Apr 20203 min read

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A Colorado Neighborhood Now Runs on a Virtual Power Plant

The Basalt Vista is a new affordable housing project in Basalt, Colorado in the north of Aspen. It’s also a living laboratory to test advanced power grid technologies and systems. They are now testing a new method…

Aimal Khan11 Apr 20203 min read

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Turning Wi-Fi Signals into Electrical Power Using Energy-harvesting Design

Nowadays, Wi-Fi signals are everywhere. Every device that emits Wi-Fi signals also emits a kind of high frequency electromagnetic waves with a frequency range of somewhere in between microwaves and infrared light.…

Aimal Khan31 Mar 20204 min read

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MIT Engineers Develop a Cheap Ventilator for COVID-19 Treatment

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit 177 countries and territories as of now and is spreading rapidly. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, medical centers in most countries have started running short of vital…

Aimal Khan29 Mar 20202 min read

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Breakthrough Solar Technology that Can Turn Any Surface into Solar Cell

Engineers at the University of Queensland in Australia have made a breakthrough on solar PV technology that could possibly turn any flat surface into a solar generator. The team, led by Prof. Lianzhou Wang has been…

Aimal Khan18 Feb 20203 min read

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Germany to Invest 86 Billion Euros to Upgrade Railway Infrastructure

Germany plans to invest 86 billion euros for upgrading its railway infrastructure. Germany signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (railway operator) on Tuesday to upgrade the railway network of the country, what is…

Aimal Khan17 Jan 20202 min read

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Newly Developed Device Captures and Stores Solar Energy

Engineers from the University of Houston have developed a new device that can both capture and store solar energy. This device promises application in a wide range of areas where solar energy can be used, including…

Aimal Khan22 Nov 20193 min read

Engineering Breakthrough: Fully Recharge Electric Vehicle in 10-minutes

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Engineering Breakthrough: Fully Recharged Electric Vehicle in 10-minutes

A team of engineers at Penn State University has developed a means for electric vehicle owners that will help them to recharge their lithium-ion battery cars in just 10 minutes. Thanks to this new engineering…

Aimal Khan01 Nov 20193 min read

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Hyundai Joins the Flying Vehicle Race

The lofty flying vehicle dreams! This time South Korea’s well-known multinational automotive manufacturer Hyundai has announced that they are entering the growing list of automotive and tech companies that are…

Aimal Khan02 Oct 20192 min read

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Google Loves Renewables! Investing $2 Billion in New Energy Infrastructure

Solar energy is a great source of energy as it is sustainable and environmentally friendly, but sometimes not everyone knows that this also includes commercial applications. The benefits of solar energy for…

Aimal Khan21 Sept 20192 min read

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Canada’s Largest Solar Project Gets Approval for Construction

Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the sun that reaches us on earth. It has been harnessed for a variety of uses since ancient times. On a small scale, solar energy can be used to keep your home warm…

Aimal Khan10 Sept 20193 min read