The Rationale for Distributing Carbon Storage Risk
Even the most optimistic estimates for the rapid deployment of solar, wind, and other low-carbon resources recognize that coal, natural gas, and other fossil fuels…
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Electromagnetic Clutch
An electromagnetic clutch is a form of clutch that uses electromagnetic force to engage and disengage the machine’s driving and driven components. This type of…
Insulated-gate Bipolar Transistor
An insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is a three-terminal power semiconductor that functions primarily as an electronic switch. It is a semiconductor device that is widely…
Crossatron – in Electronics
A crossatron is a high-power pulsed modulator device made up of a cold cathode gas-filled tube that incorporates features from thyratrons, vacuum tubes, and power…
Food Security in Wealthy Nations demonstrates resiliency to Climate Change
According to a study conducted by the University of Southampton, market forces have delivered good food price stability over the last half century, notwithstanding extreme…
Better Medical Record-keeping is required to Fight Antibiotic Misuse
A lack of precise record-keeping in clinics and emergency departments may be impeding efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage, according to two recent investigations by…
Arcing Horns
Arcing horns (also known as arc-horns) are projecting conductors that shield insulators or switch hardware in high-voltage electric power transmission lines from damage during a…
Climate Inaction has a Substantial Global Cost
Historically, assessments of how climate change will affect global economy have been based on annual temperature fluctuations. However, the extra effects of variability and extremes…
Discrimination may Speed up Aging
Discrimination may accelerate the biological processes of aging, according to a new study headed by academics at the NYU School of Global Public Health. The…
Electric Power Quality
Electric power quality refers to how closely a power supply system’s voltage, frequency, and waveform adhere to defined criteria. A stable supply voltage that remains…
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is a method that employs mirrors or lenses to focus a great amount of sunlight on a small area. This focused…
Metamaterial Cloaking – use of metamaterials in an invisibility cloak
Metamaterial cloaking uses artificial materials known as metamaterials to modify the behavior of light or other electromagnetic waves. These materials are engineered to have unique…
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