ng Former NASA engineer serves up sweet justice to package thieves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:04:21 +0000 A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Is print reading better than digital reading? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:46:40 +0000 Studies have found that we're more likely to skim digital words than we are printed ones. This affects our reading comprehension. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng How to cut the cable cord and not miss a thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:15:27 +0000 Cable TV is no longer a must when you have an Internet connection. Here's how to cut the cable cord. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng What's wrong with batteries? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:02:33 +0000 This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng How the smartphone changed our cities and our lives in the last decade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:05:42 +0000 The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Should texting while walking be banned? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:42:31 +0000 More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:54:33 +0000 Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng 10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:58:21 +0000 From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
ng What burrowing owls think of hidden cameras By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:21:02 +0000 This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera. Full Article Animals
ng Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:41:24 +0000 Scientists have been working to resurrect the woolly mammoth for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it? Full Article Animals
ng Why researchers are teaching rats how to drive By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:19:15 +0000 Scientists got rats to drive little cars, and it could help improve mental health treatments for humans. Full Article Animals
ng Researchers find 'alarming' loss of insects in large-scale study in Germany By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:25:38 +0000 insects in German forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade. Full Article Animals
ng This fluffy newborn flamingo is here to steal your heart By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:02:46 +0000 A newborn flamingo baby is going viral after posts by the Denver Zoo. Full Article Animals
ng Scientists recruit albatrosses to patrol the ocean for illegal fishing boats By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:16:37 +0000 Scientists are outfitting wandering albatrosses with radar to spot illegal operations in the open sea where technology fails. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng Ants have a brilliant strategy for determining friend from foe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:47:16 +0000 Ants determine if a newcomer is a friend or foe based on how certain chemical markers are decoded in their brain — and getting along is the default setting. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS to Introduce MHPS-TOMONI® Digital Solutions for Geothermal Power Plant in Mexico -- Real-time Plant Monitoring and Diagnostics to Improve Efficiency, Enhance Operational Performance and Redu By www.mhps.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ・ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers Full Article
ng [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Group Company Personnel By www.mhps.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0900 YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following group company personnel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2020. Full Article
ng [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Announces Changes in Executive-level Personnel By www.mhps.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:30:30 +0900 YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (March 26, 2020) - Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced the following executive-level personnel changes effective June 19, 2020. Full Article
ng MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO<sub>2</sub> to produce methanol<br>-- The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techno By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0900 Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) were selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to conduct joint research on the effective recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the refinery at Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Japan where the CO2 is captured and stored by the existing demonstration plant. Further utilizing of the demonstration plant currently employed for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS), the three companies will collaborate on research activities for CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) in order to produce methanol from captured CO2. The research is expected to run until February 2021. Full Article
ng [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />Second Commercial-use MEGAMIE System Begins Operations at HAZAMA ANDO Technical Research Institute -- Supplying Clean Power with Low CO2 Emissions -- By www.mhps.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Supporting an energy management system with low-CO2 distributed power generation and self-consignment ・ Switch to CO2-free hydrogen fuel planned for the future Full Article
ng MHI Thermal Systems Launches New Air Conditioner Ads on Concept of "Comforting the World with Heat," Featuring Popular Actress Keiko Kitagawa <br>-- First New Ad for Residential-use Lineup in 20 Years -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:01 +0900 ・ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ・ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency Full Article
ng [Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.]<br />MHPS Receives Order from China's Baotou Steel for Two Blast Furnace Gas-fired Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) Power Generating Units By www.mhps.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:30:00 +0900 ・ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ・ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology Full Article
ng [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels Full Article
ng Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Bombardier Inc. have agreed on a June 1, 2020 closing date for the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet Program.<br />-- Program to be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Grou By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0900 Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing. Full Article
ng Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:00:33 +0000 You don’t have to go to the boondocks to go hiking or horseback riding in deep woods teeming with deer, raccoons and even coyotes. You can do that in Rock Cre Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Hot Springs National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:31:27 +0000 The therapeutic qualities of these springs have drawn visitors for more than 200 years — and the history and architecture of this Arkansas hot spot provide ev Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Kings Canyon National Park: A user's guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:09:26 +0000 Towering granite walls, picturesque valleys carved by glaciers, jaw-dropping giant trees, waterfalls. It sounds like Yosemite National Park. Kings Canyon Nation Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Carrizo Plain: Exploring 'the Serengeti of the West' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:26:12 +0000 Carrizo Plain — hot and dry for much of the year — is a diverse, bountiful but fragile ecosystem. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng Marin Headlands: Open spaces, wildlife and a fascinating history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:44 +0000 Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ng The 8 Most Dangerous Places in Your Home and How to Fix Them By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:25:59 +0000 An HSC survey found that more than half of American adults couldn’t think of anything they should do to make their homes safer. Full Article Protection & Safety
ng Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:13:18 +0000 You're probably not washing your hands the right way, a new study shows. And if you use hand dryers, you're spreading germs everywhere. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Are we panic buying or just stocking up? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:51:56 +0000 Fear, survival instincts and herd mentality all contribute to panic buying. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Do I have a cold, the flu or something else? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:53:07 +0000 You feel horrible with a cold, the flu or coronavirus, but there are some differences. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng What does proximity to fast food have to do with longevity? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:44:42 +0000 A new study looks at the community factors behind the dip in American life expectancy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Why hunkering down for coronavirus matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:51:31 +0000 We're closing schools, canceling events and staying inside because of the coroanvirus so we can save lives. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng The coronavirus is causing a dangerous shortfall in blood donations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:51:44 +0000 With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng A pandemic isn't the time to worry about being Employee of the Month By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:14:08 +0000 Why the last thing you should stress about while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic is productivity. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng 4 things you can do for science from home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:29:07 +0000 Whether you're counting penguins or stars, you can do a lot for science from your couch, even during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng An etiquette guide to surviving a pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:15:09 +0000 Here's how to get through the socially challenging times of coronavirus with grace, dignity and good health. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng What is social distancing and why does it matter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:52:15 +0000 Social distancing is one way public health officials limit the spread of disease by keeping people from meeting in large groups. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Our food supply system is shaky, but it's not breaking, say experts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:46:53 +0000 The U.S. food supply is experiencing problems, from milk to chicken to produce, but it's functioning and shoppers can get the food they need during COVID-19. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng This is why Zoom meetings are so exhausting By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:09:01 +0000 The human brain hasn't caught up to the technology of video conferencing yet. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng Everything you need to know about face masks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:28:20 +0000 We answer all your questions about coronavirus face masks, from how to make one to who needs to wear one and what each kind of mask does. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ng These electric-blue night clouds are expanding around the globe, says NASA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:37:44 +0000 Beautiful phenomenon of noctilucent blue clouds may be growing due to greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article Climate & Weather
ng The scientists are gone, but this ghost lab is still doing vital research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:12:24 +0000 The Halley VI Research Station is spending its first winter without humans. Full Article Research & Innovations
ng Cleaning the waters of Chesapeake Bay By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:47:01 +0000 The unique ecosystem found in Chesapeake Bay has been under strain due to water pollution, but with partners like Siemens, the community is making strides to im Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Reducing your water footprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:02:31 +0000 Siemens reminds the public that water scarcity is a serious, global concern and there are everyday steps we can all take to reduce our water footprint. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng 11 surprising facts that will change your water usage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:53:30 +0000 Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng Greensburg, Kansas: Thriving in the wake of disaster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:16:35 +0000 Turning tragedy into an opportunity for growth, the Greensburg, Kansas community is rebuilding with an emphasis on sustainability. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
ng 5 questions to ask before you bring chickens home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 15:30:18 +0000 Whether you want them for eggs or see them as pets, chickens can be fun — if you do your homework. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening